Mon Chéri, the rose wall–packed champagne café in Old Town Scottsdale, is calling it quits this week. Owner and chef Lexi Caliskan shared a lengthy message saying a mix of personal turmoil and financial pressure left her with no choice but to walk away. The decision abruptly ends a short but loud run that began in 2024 and was marked by everything from packed brunches to a widely shared October break-in caught on camera.
Owner cites personal and financial strain
The restaurant’s homepage now flashes a “we are closing this week” banner and directs visitors to its social media channels, according to Mon Chéri’s website. In a video posted to the restaurant’s Facebook page, Caliskan said her bank called in the mortgage and described a “tragic divorce and…..