The Mermaid Cafe posted the following announcement on social media:
Since taking over The Mermaid Café after COVID in 2021, we have seen incredible growth, have shared great food, and most importantly, enjoyed a community of loyal customers who mean the world to us.We want to directly address recent rumors that The Mermaid Café has been sold. Cooper and I did NOT sell the business and have ALWAYS planned on being your neighborhood restaurant until the day we retired. We also had no intention of leaving the current location. That being said, the property and building housing The Mermaid Café is being sold to an individual who does not plan to continue to rent the space to The Mermaid Café. This is out of our control, and we wish the new operator the best in their venture.We have a lease extension in place that will allow us to serve the Lake Caroline community we love, and to remain open through June. Our last day of operation will be Saturday, June 20th. Cooper and I are actively planning for the future and will keep you updated regarding a new location, which we hope will be in Lake Caroline.You are more than just customers, you are our friends and family and the reason we look forward to coming to work every day.Matt TaylorOwner/GMThe Mermaid Cafe
Good luck.
24 comments:
No, obviously it WON’T. Why have such a misleading caption? Are you that desperate for clicks? This site is getting more and more similar to Clay Edwards’ nonsense clickbait every day.
I didn’t live out there but enjoyed it when I was in the area. I was like a private neighborhood cheers type vibe. That sucks they are being forced out. If I were lake Caroline, I’d find a place for them to reopen.
You are welcome to move on if you don't like what this private media business offers you for free.
Never heard of it
The Jackson is doomed. And if Caroline is no good, they can try Livingston out by the briar patch. Mermaid will BOOM out there!
I quit following the SaveJXN page about 6 months ago. Excellent move. I like listening to ignorant rednecks as much as I like experiencing Tha Cultcha.
This place sux, glad i don't live out there!
The new restaurant that’s coming in to this location will be 100% OUTSTANDING! I’ll leave it at that.
SaveJXN? Jackson doesn’t need saving. Jackson is what it is, and that’s the Jackson brand. That’s the “Soul” in “The City With Soul.”
While I'm not as vehement about my dislike as the first commenter, I somewhat agree that this headline leaves a bit of a bad taste (see what I did there?). The patriarch of Crechale's passed. They decided to cease operations because of that fact. The Mermaid is being forced to shutter because of property management and through no fault of their own. Completely dissimilar and somewhat misleading, KF.
Meh. Food isn't THAT great.
7:55 Is the place getting a remodel and lease increase. Any hint on the amount of the lease?
The headline was made in the context of two popular restaurants facing closure through no fault of their own. Hope they find new digs and preferably in a similar location as it is a favorite of the Lake Caroline community.
Just curious:
1-Does anyone know what new business will be coming to this location ?
2-Did the building owner give the owners of The Mermaid the chance to buy the building and stay ?
Some people are desperate to find something to b!+ch about
calling BS on 7:55(owner or friend of owner of new place?) "The new restaurant that’s coming in to this location will be 100% OUTSTANDING! I’ll leave it at that." You can't possibly know that. It might be great. It's a lot easier to fail in that business than succeed. I hope that the Caroline residents will let the new place know exactly what they think about them displacing a community gathering spot. Hope the Mermaid lands somewhere great. Who are the new owners and what is the concept? surely someone on JJ must know
Business is business. If the new owner brought in a Brennan's, I don't think anyone would gripe.
Betteridge's law of headlines is an adage that states: "Any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word no."
Kingfish, Brennan's is 100% not the vibe that makes Mermaid great. If they are bringing in something fancy, it will most assuredly not attract the regular patrons. Official Policy (from Brennan’s website)
No athletic or cut‑off shorts
No decal or sleeveless T‑shirts
No hats
No open‑toed shoes for gentlemen
Jackets preferred at dinner
08:02...It needs an asteroid.
Ridgeland had a Brennan's for a very short time a few years back.
The new owner of the building will lease it to McB's Bar & Grill.
Should have been more clear. Owned by Brennans. They have a variety of restaurants.
"If the new owner brought in a Brennan's, I don't think anyone would gripe."
I could see Pineapples Foster being a hit out that way.
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