NEW: Bravo Bistro in Providence to Close Permanently Due to Coronavirus Crisis
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Bravo Bistro in Providence is shutting its doors -- permanently -- due to the coronavirus crisis. The closure is the first of many that are expected to hit the restaurant industry.
Owners Joseph Martone and Kristen Destremps started a "Bravo Staff Relief Fund" on GoFundMe.
Restaurant Statement:
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"It is with a heavy heart and much sadness that we have to announce the terrible news that Bravo Bistro will not be reopening our doors due to the Coved-19 virus. Even after the effects of this devastating virus ends, Bravo will remain closed. We as the Bravo family thought losing our owner, mentor and dear friend Fred Goodwin to his battle with cancer would be the hardest obstacle we would have to face as a family.
Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, we are unable to keep our doors open to all of our dear friends and loyal supporters over the years. We have spent birthdays together. We have celebrated holidays together. We have enjoyed many Super Bowls together. We have mourned together. We have also raised MANY a glass together. We will get through this difficult time together as well. When this storm lifts the staff will no longer have a home to return to.
Bravo has a large extended family in Providence, RI, MA and all over the country. So many lives have been touched over the 15 years the restaurant has been open. Fred would be so proud we have all stayed together to continue his legacy. So here's a cheers to Fred, a cheers to Bravo and a cheers to all of you. Our final cheers! Salute'!
We are asking for your help because many of our employees cannot file for unemployment. Unfortunately, they do not meet the citizenship requirements. They, like many others, are finding it difficult to get employment during this crisis. We are very much aware that many industry families and friends have started reaching out to the communities as well. This fund is our attempt to help the dedicated workers at Bravo that have spent so many memorable moments with all of you. 100% of ALL donations will go directly to the Bravo staff. We thank and love you all for your support in this difficult time. Stay safe."
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