Brookside eatery to close, the latest Kansas City restaurant to fall victim to COVID-19
Brookside Poultry Co. announced Tuesday that it will be closing it doors in late January, becoming the latest Kansas City restaurant to fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chef Charles d’Ablaing announced in a news release that he will close the restaurant at 751 E. 63rd Street that features fried chicken and a curated Southern-inspired menu on Jan. 29. Pandemic challenges led him to the decision to close. He will continue to honor previously purchased gift cards through its closing date.
“We may emerge in a different space down the road with our fried chicken concept but for now, we’re taking a break,” d’Ablaing said. “All of us have experienced some type of challenge since March 2020 — our professional struggle has been to keep a strong and steady business during the pandemic. Our exceptional team has been instrumental in helping Brookside Poultry Co. provide excellent food and service.
“The community’s support of my dream restaurant means everything to me, my wife, Silvia, and the Brookside Poultry team.”
d’Ablaing, who head the kitchens at The Raphael, The Webster House and The Sorella, opened Brookside Poultry in 2018.
Chef Shaun Brady and Chef Graham Farris will open Brady & Fox’s, a casual, family-friendly Irish American restaurant and lounge, in the space during first quarter of next year.
This story was originally published December 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
