4th of July

Norma Jean's will be closed the 4th also. Not very busy with everyone at the lake or grilling out. Also we are closing the Tuesday before and we are normally closed on Mondays. This gives all of us a much deserved 3 day vacation. I get to take my son camping, I can't wait.

Derby City Espresso will be open and the first five people come in for a drink and mentions this posting will get a free bag of Kenya AA coffee beans.

The Oakroom will be closed on the Fourth of July.

[Robin Garr]

Okay, maybe I'm just oblivious, but I'm a little surprised to see so many "name" restaurants closing for the Fourth. Am I wrong, or is this a recent development? I don't think of the Fourth as the kind of "family holiday" like Thanksgiving or Christmas on which most restaurants have closed in the past.

If I'm right that more places are closing, then the obvious follow-up is why? Is the business getting soft enough that people figure it's not worth staying open on a possibly slow evening? Or is there some fear that the few remaining pro-Iraq War partisans will raise hell with a business that doesn't support the troops by honoring a patriotic day? Or am I just thinking too much?

Or am I just thinking too much?

Way, way, too much.

[Robin Garr]

Way, way, too much.

Okay, fair enough. I invited that.

But then, why ARE so many name eateries closing?

Anticipation of slowed business due to many people doing the 'Family' thing or get togethers with neighbors or even event like the 2 day thing on the Waterfront. I know where I live not too many people venture out to eat. Primarily at home with guests.

Come Back Inn (Louisville) will be closed on the 3rd and the 4th to take advantage of a long weekend. We tried being open on the 4th for for first few years of biz, but decided to close due to lack of participation from the customers end .

Robin, Melillo's is closing because of an extremely low customer base. We opened two years ago on the 4th and had nearly no visitors to the East Market location. We figured it was because we had recently relocated to this spot and people weren't venturing out on the holiday. We opened last year and had the same result. We decided this year that it was just a good business decision to be closed on this day. And in addition to that, restaurant staffs appreciate an unexpected day off. They work very hard and deserve to spend time with their families when they least expect it. With that being said, I do support our troops, but not our president!

[Robin Garr]

We opened two years ago on the 4th and had nearly no visitors to the East Market location. ... And in addition to that, restaurant staffs appreciate an unexpected day off. They work very hard and deserve to spend time with their families when they least expect it.

Well said, Michele. Thanks for the explanation!

With that being said, I do support our troops, but not our president!

I sure second <i>that</i> emotion!

I think the Fourth is just a "backyard" kinda family day. Play in the sprinkler, fire up the grill, wander out to a fireworks show.

And we've already established that a large number of people certainly don't want to get dressed up to go out anywhere. OK, sorry about that last part.

And we've already established that a large number of people certainly don't want to get dressed up to go out anywhere.

ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING MY @$$ OFF

Just wanted to let everyone know that Proof on Main will be open regular business hours on 4th of July!
Hope to see everyone join us!

Have a great day!

Okay, maybe I'm just oblivious, but I'm a little surprised to see so many "name" restaurants closing for the Fourth .....

If I'm right that more places are closing, then the obvious follow-up is why? Is the business getting soft enough that people figure it's not worth staying open on a possibly slow evening?

Robin -- this is our 5th summer selling to restaurants and July and August are ALWAYS slow months because of family vacations and such. A lot of our restaurants take vacation this time of year so that they can enjoy time with THEIR families.

PErsonally, I think of the 4th as a family holiday for relaxing, cooking out, and watching fireworks.

And yes, I agree, you were thinking too hard about the reasons.

BBC on 4th street will be closed, but the St. Matthews location will operate normal hours.