Yesterday, Mike Andrzejewski, owner and chef of the popular SeaBar restaurants wrote to Bill Rappaport's Buffalo Restaurant Guide and announced that SeaBar would be closing it's Williamsville location and concentrating on it's SeaBar City location at 475 Ellicott St, Buffalo.
In an attached press release Andrzejewski stated that "in late April we will be punctuating our move with a full service Bar and Lounge, and an expanded menu. We will be proud to offer a contemporary, yet relaxing top shelf bar, a thoughtful wine list, and a larger selection of great sakes and beers. The Seabar menu will still feature the unsurpassed quality of seafood and sushi, as well as Mike and Sherri’s uniquely creative and beautifully executed cuisine."
While SeaBar's closing is a regrettable loss for the Williamsville community, it is an easy to understand decision. Great owner/chefs are driven, often single-minded in their pursuit of quality and running a successful restaurant at a consistent level. And often, the logistics of running several smaller locations can be a drain on artistic and expressive talent.
Regardless of the reasons behind the announced closing, we are optimistic that Andezejewski and crew will continue to shine in the city, and the expanded bar service at the City location will be a success.
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