Maverick Grille in Fort Myers will shut its doorways for good at three pm on Thursday, March 21.
“It's been improbable,” mentioned Amber Legislation, who opened the placement at 4480 Fowler St. in November 2018. “I simply wish to deal with the subsequent chapter.”
The fast-casual restaurant within the Starbucks-anchored plaza on the nook of Fowler Road and Colonial Boulevard was identified for its gyros, contemporary meals and wholesome elements.
Prospects walked across the counter making ready their bowls, salads, wraps and quesadillas.
“We've had a variety of prospects are available over the past 5 and a half or six years,” Legislation mentioned. “I’ll miss you”.
This was the final remaining Maverick Grille. Two others opened in 2018: the primary at The Discussion board in Fort Myers, adopted by one other on Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral. Each closed in 2019.
“We've finished very properly,” Legislation mentioned. “Till we stopped catering, we had been working and dealing.”
He mentioned it's time to maneuver away so he can have a extra versatile household life.
“I wish to be a extra current mom,” mentioned Legislation, who has a five-year-old son. “He deserves it. He was taking catering orders whereas he gave delivery. My son is right here when there is no such thing as a college.”
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And though he’s shifting away from the restaurant enterprise, he already has a brand new enterprise up and working.
“July is the deliberate date for us,” he mentioned. “As soon as I publish what’s there, it’ll make sense. “It’s an Amber factor.”
In the meantime, Legislation will deal with lastly fixing her Hurricane Ian-damaged residence, which she's been too busy to get to.
“Observe Maverick on Fb,” he mentioned. “I’ll change it to the brand new firm. It’s actually not the top. “It’s simply the top of this.”
Robyn George is a meals reporter for The Information-Press. Join at rhgeorge@fortmyers.gannett