SASKATOON -- The Grassroots Restaurant Group, which operates some of Saskatoon's most popular eateries including Ayden Kitchen & Bar and Little Grouse on the Prairie, says its restaurants will close Tuesday until further notice.

"As for many independent businesses, this has not been an easy decision, but at the end of the day, as a restaurant, we serve our community, and right now that means keeping our community safe," the company said in an Instagram post. Sticks & Stones and Avenue Restaurant are also affected.

"As a restaurant and purveyor of food, embracing community, social gatherings, and connection is at the core of what we do, so during these times, we hope that while your community may get a little smaller, you spend that time with those close to you."

The decision comes with growing concern over the potential spread of COVID-19 and under the recommendation of government and health officials, the company says.

"Although we will be closed temporarily, we encourage you to support those local businesses who have made the difficult choice to stay open. Upon our re-opening, we hope you’ll join us for a meal, so we can continue to celebrate the beautiful community in our city!"

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

With growing concerns over COVID-19, and under the recommendation of government/health officials to keep everyone safely at home as much as possible during these uncertain times, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close all Grassroots Restaurant Group restaurants (Ayden Kitchen & Bar, Little Grouse on the Prairie, Sticks & Stones, and Avenue Restaurant) starting tomorrow, March 17th, until further notice. ⁣ ⁣ As for many independent businesses, this has not been an easy decision, but at the end of the day, as a restaurant, we serve our community, and right now that means keeping our community safe. As a restaurant and purveyor of food, embracing community, social gatherings, and connection is at the core of what we do, so during these times, we hope that while your community may get a little smaller, you spend that time with those close to you. ⁣ ⁣ Cook more, read more, be more present for your loved ones. While many of us will be limiting our gatherings, thanks to technology that doesn’t mean we need to limit social interaction. We hope this time will allow all of us to reconnect with those we haven’t spoken to recently, or with ourselves, by finding peace in slowing down through these uncertain times.⁣ ⁣ Although we will be closed temporarily, we encourage you to support those local businesses who have made the difficult choice to stay open. Upon our re-opening, we hope you’ll join us for a meal, so we can continue to celebrate the beautiful community in our city! ⁣ Stay safe, stay connected, and we’ll see you soon.⁣ ⁣ The Grassroots Family

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