The Hafers published "The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes" in 2001 and Ted passed away in 2007, with Greene carrying on as the restaurant's owner. Its been an Athens institution since the 1990s, when non-vegetarians were a little wary of an all-vegetarian restaurant. founded by jennifer hartley, peggy cozart, and melanie reynolds as an art gallery/cafe in (what some might consider) athens' 'golden age', the grit ended up changing between friendly hands a couple times before ending up in those. location in 1990 and was bought by Ted Hafer and Jessica Greene (née Hafer) in 1996. Specialties: lunch and dinner vegetarian and vegan cuisine world-wise and down-home recipes gluten-free friendly options housemade desserts Established in 1986. In the fall of 2020, The Grit was among the first Athens restaurants to modify outdoor space into a parklet, a patio-like area where guests could dine with a reduced risk of contracting COVID-19. The Grit settled into its 199 Prince Ave. The Hafers published 'The Grit Cookbook: World-Wise, Down-Home Recipes' in 2001 and Ted passed away in 2007, with Greene carrying on as the restaurants owner. "We love Athens and we love the community, so it's sad that we won't be able to continue to serve in that capacity."įounded in October 1986 by Jennifer Hartley and Melanie Haner Reynolds, The Grit began as an art gallery and café that evolved into a restaurant that became popular for the crossover appeal of its menu, which continually surprised vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike with just how good the food was. "Our first concern is for the employees," said Totty, who has been working at The Grit for nearly 25 years. Still going strong: From folk music to fried green tomatoes: How Last Resort became a downtown dining staple More restaurant news: Japanese-American chicken restaurant opens near UGA campus with unique flavors and design General manager Jay Totty told the Banner-Herald that The Grit staff were notified of the closure before the announcement was made. 7, the restaurant announced in a statement posted on social media. "Unfortunately, things have changed due to the pandemic and we’ve had to reevaluate our business goals," read the post, which acknowledged The Grit's long history with the Athens community and invited people to come say farewell. The Grit, a Classic City vegetarian mainstay for more than 30 years, will close on Oct. Serving a globally-inspired menu of simply good, healthy eats, The Grit is an Athens destination, beloved by vegetarians and omnivores alike for its diverse. The announcement came via the beloved Athens vegetarian and vegan restaurant's official Facebook page on Thursday. After 36 years in business, The Grit will permanently close on Oct.
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