Monday, May 25, 2020
• The full version of this story can be found HERE
Luciano’s Restaurant on East Bay Street has announced that it will be permanently closing.
In a statement released on Monday, the business, which has been in operation since 2004, cited the current economic climate, the restaurant’s reliance on the tourist market and the economic uncertainty in the coming months as reasons for the closure.
The statement added: “Despite increased competition in the industry, and a shift in the customer base, Luciano’s management had remained committed to its staff despite mounting losses each month. The economic impact of COVID-19 was the final nail in the coffin, leaving no choice but to close and make its team redundant.
“The sad reality is that the restaurant industry operates on very slim margins, and Luciano’s was no exception. The owners and management team have been struggling to make ends meet for the last couple of years, and have exhausted every avenue to keep the restaurant open and to keep the team employed. Nobody could have predicted the effects from COVID-19 on the economy and, sadly, the fallout has necessitated the permanent closure of the restaurant.
“The restaurant wishes to thank its customers for their support and patronage over the years, and its restaurant team for maintaining the reputation of quality and service that Luciano’s enjoyed.”
Comments
TalRussell says...
Isn't this a Brent Symonwette property?
Posted 25 May 2020, 4:17 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
Congratulations, Tribune, in providing no info whatever: Where the restaurant is located, who owns it, how long it has been in business, its style of fare, how many people worked there, etc., etc.
All you did was post a press release. No other effort whatever. This newspaper is the laziest bunch of shits ever assembled under one roof.
Posted 25 May 2020, 4:34 p.m. Suggest removal
truetruebahamian says...
Doesn't really matter if it is closed!
Posted 25 May 2020, 5:01 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
That’s like saying there is no interest in a person’s obituary because they are dead. Why run a story at all, then?
Posted 25 May 2020, 5:11 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Truth of the matter is they already have plans for this property to correlate with the downturn port development. So they use the Corona pandemic to part with staff
Posted 25 May 2020, 5:15 p.m. Suggest removal
TalRussell says...
The building and its circular driveway do remind me of the former residence Pop Symonette. I had excellent seafood lunch there with Pop and wife Margaret.
Posted 25 May 2020, 5:23 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
What? No “colony comrade queen’s imperial Bay Streeter red jacket,” etc.? I’m impressed, Tal!
Posted 25 May 2020, 5:38 p.m. Suggest removal
TalRussell says...
South Abaco's red coat House MP Jimmy, should've completely bypassed OPM's Erica to have addressed his polite letter of inquiry as a **succession letter of inquiry** to the colony's beloved Queen Liz.
Posted 25 May 2020, 5:44 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
Hahahahaha ... !!
Posted 25 May 2020, 5:46 p.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
You are acquainted with some of the rich poupolaces!!!
Posted 25 May 2020, 7:43 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
it is the former residence of rt Hon sir Roland.
Posted 25 May 2020, 9:24 p.m. Suggest removal
themessenger says...
Not to mention how ancient you must be, and a closet UBP to boot 😂🤣
Posted 25 May 2020, 8:20 p.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
I tell y'all Tal know the Queen's English better than all of us Members Ordinarys
Posted 25 May 2020, 9:30 p.m. Suggest removal
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