Marcel’s, a renowned fine dining establishment in Washington, D.C.'s West End, is closing its doors after 25 years. The closure, announced by chef-owner Charles Phan due to high construction costs, marks the end of an era in the District's fine dining scene.
Marcel’s landlord sent an email to tenants saying the restaurant “was unable to meet even reduced obligations for extended lease terms.” Owner Robert Wiedmaier told the @washingtonpost that lease negotiations were the reason for the closure. https://t.co/OD7jXJdrp1 https://t.co/16apSO0ERf
In a statement, chef-owner Charles Phan said construction costs to remodel the long-dormant space were too high to make an opening feasible. https://t.co/KPGjDjPUlm
Marcel’s, by renowned chef Robert Wiedmaier in D.C.’s West End, will close permanently on May 12, ending a 25-year run as part of the District’s fine dining scene. https://t.co/lYmkp9AzEQ
End of an Era: "Marcel’s by Robert Wiedmaier after 25 years is closing its doors May 12th." https://t.co/9kaCY4DaNR
Wow, DC fine dining institution Marcel’s is closing after 25 years https://t.co/gjEsvcoLtz
Marcel’s, the West End establishment that for much of its existence represented the epitome of fine dining in Washington, D.C., announced Wednesday that it would close its doors. https://t.co/KrpDaV42mN