Channing Tatum's famous restaurant, Saints and Sinners, has unexpectedly closed its doors. The New Orleans eatery served its last customers on May 27.
Channing Tatum's Restaurant Closes Suddenly
Channing Tatum's famous restaurant, Saints and Sinners, has closed down. The establishment, located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, announced on its website that it had served its final guests.
"We will sadly be closing our doors. We want to thank our wonderful guests and employees for supporting us over these past years," the company stated. They also expressed gratitude for being a part of the French Quarter community.
Despite the warm farewell, the restaurant provided little explanation for its sudden closure. Visitors noticed that the iconic sign had already been removed and the gates had closed.
Tatum, well-known for his role in "Magic Mike," has co-owned the burlesque-themed venue with his friend Keith Kurtz since 2012.
The choice of location was influenced by Tatum's affection for New Orleans, which was celebrated for its 'let the good times roll' philosophy and vibrant history.
Saints and Sinners continued to receive glowing reviews from its patrons until just a week before its closure.
The U.S. Sun revealed that a visitor regretted discovering a charming spot in New Orleans only on their last day, wishing they had found it sooner. Another diner enthusiastically praised the establishment, highlighting the excellent staff, atmosphere, and especially the shrimp and grits.
Following the restaurant's closure, the team is directing their efforts towards their foundation, Love Thy Neighbor, which focuses on feeding families globally.
The restaurant team expressed gratitude to their patrons, noting that it was an honor to create memorable experiences at Saints & Sinners.
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Saints and Sinners: Mixed Reviews for Channing Tatum's New Orleans Eatery
Saints and Sinners has received many reviews on OpenTable, with patrons praising its ambiance and service but criticizing its maintenance, particularly the washrooms.
A diner from Houston expressed disappointment in the restaurant's upkeep.
Despite appreciating the restaurant's contributions to the community, the customer was deterred by the washrooms' poor condition, describing them as disrepair and uncleanliness. This issue was significant enough to discourage future visits, and the feedback was shared widely, including on OpenTable.
Contrastingly, other visitors left more positive feedback, highlighting the welcoming staff and excellent food. One reviewer from New Orleans praised the service and the historical insight provided by the staff, mentioning the great food and drink recommendations.
They strongly desired to return, appreciating the authentic New Orleans vibe of the location and decor.
Another visitor from Orlando highlighted the availability of a crawfish boil, noting it as a standout feature when many other places were not offering it. They praised the freshness and quality of the food.
The varied feedback underscores the importance of maintaining all aspects of a dining experience, especially in a city renowned for its high culinary standards and vibrant hospitality industry.
According to The U.S. Sun, Channing Tatum's Saints and Sinners is not recently the only celebrity-owned restaurant facing closure.
Turkish butcher Nusret Gökçe, famously known as Salt Bae, has closed his Nusr-Et Steakhouse in Manhattan's Meatpacking District due to underperformance. This marks the second New York location he has shut down in recent years.
A spokesperson for the restaurant confirmed plans to focus on expanding into international markets, explaining that while some locations have been successful, others have not.
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