Relish, an eatery that specialized in gluten-free dining, closed its doors Tuesday, owner Scott Guman confirmed.
A sign posted on the front door read, "We would like to thank all our loyal customers for their support."
Guman, who had taken over the restaurant in mid-August, said in an email the business was not profitable. He had taken a chance at being his own boss following a layoff from Mack Trucks, where he worked 23 years.
"I'm sorry to see the business close," he wrote about Relish, "because I really felt we were serving a population that was not being served anywhere else in the [Lehigh] Valley."
The note posted on the restaurant door also extended an apology for any inconvenience.
Not that we could have come all the time, but wish you had used emails or Facebook to encourage others to come. We are very sad to see that you had to take this step. I guess my Living Social Deal and Restaurant.com certificates can be recyled. We will certainly miss you. Sincerely a partial GF family.
Thank you for your comments. Contact Restaurant.com and Living Social - you should be able to get refunds. Scott
Another disappointment for those of us that have very few food choices while eating out. I agree with Kathy above... I think it would have been good to market the place more. Very sad.
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Cheryl