in the Pizzagate conspiracy theories that led a gunman to show up at neighboring pizza restaurant Comet Ping Pong in 2016. Carr had to call police and FBI because of online harassment and threatening phone calls.
Then, of course, came the pandemic. The businesses shut down in March of 2020, but reopened shortly after for takeout and delivery only—a lifeline to the community in the thick of grocery shortages and a scary global health crisis. “Our little neighborhood operation has maneuvered around every bump and turn and continues to thrive thanks to our incredibly hard working staff, our incredibly supportive community, and countless regulars who visit us almost every single day,” the Carrs wrote.
Already, new tenants are lined up: “Don’t worry, we know you’ll be very happy with the fabulous local businesses that will be taking over our spaces in the new year.”