Ravenous Restaurant will be serving their final sweet and savory crepes and pommes frites at 21 Phila St. in downtown Saratoga Springs at the end of November.
After 21 years, owner David Zuka made the announcement On Nov. 2 that he will close the creperie on Nov. 30.
“It is with heavy heart that I’ve made this decision to close Ravenous and move on to my next chapter,” said Zuka. “I am indebted to this community, moreover, to the outstanding efforts of the staff who have helped me build upon the reputation of Ravenous since I purchased it in 2014. It certainly has been an enjoyable ride.”
Zuka purchased Ravenous in 2014 in a partnership. He became the sole owner in 2018.
“Maintaining the restaurant in the midst of the 2020 pandemic has resulted in a restructuring of the business model to accommodate a new volume of take-out offerings. Mission accomplished,” he said.
“Despite this regained stability, and the many pinnacles for the business over the years, I’ve decided to cease restaurant operations for personal and family reasons. Although a difficult decision, I’ve always preached and supported my staff in putting themselves and their families first, and now I’m following my own advice.”
Zuka said he thanked the “loyal customers for the opportunity to serve them and express my creativity in coming up with new fillings and menu items to tantalize and satisfy their taste buds. For some reason, they kept coming back. We’ve had a loyal following and I am grateful for their continued patronage throughout our history.
“My hope is that Ravenous provided them with a dining experience that left an impression that will be fondly remembered in the years to come.”
Ravenous celebrated 21 years of business in October of 2020. For two decades, Ravenous has been known for and committed to sourcing the highest quality ingredients available, to prepare daily from scratch – crepes, sauces, pommes frites, poutine and house-made beverages.
Ravenous will be open through Nov. 30 for lunch and dinner on Tuesdays through Fridays, and for brunch and dinner on weekends.
Due to limited seating capacity, reservations are recommended. For more information, visit www.ravenouscrepes.com/
For inquiries about the availability of the business, contact Zuka at info@ravenouscrepes.com.