GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - After serving Grand Rapids for nearly 14 years, Marie Catrib's announced on Tuesday that the bakery and cafe is closing.
The restaurant made the announcement on Facebook saying that their last day will be Saturday, Oct. 20. Fouad Catrib wrote that "after much careful thought and consideration I have decided that now is the time to start the next chapter in my life."
Fouad Catrib is Marie's son, and he became the owner of the restaurant after his mother passed away.
Marie Catrib's is located in the middle of the East Hills neighborhood, and it features a number of vegan and gluten free food options.
"We have been blessed with amazing guests and community," said Catrib.
The Facebook post also thanks the employees and the relationships that Marie Catrib's cultivated with local businesses and farms.
"Take care and don’t forget: We Love You, Pass It On," said Catrib.
The post also described a few funny memories from the past 14 years. "We just put our soups out for the day. We went to ladle the first cup for a customer and there was a full yellow legal pad swimming in the soup unnoticed until that moment. My mother said 'Oh my gosh, that is where my recipes went!'"
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