CNN —Prominent restaurateur and Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer announced he will be closing two New York City restaurants located in a hotel which has been repurposed as a shelter for the city’s growing migrant population.
Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group said in a statement they “admire and respect Redbury’s decision,” and that Meyer has previously advocated for expedited work permits for asylum-seekers.
The nationally known ones include Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafe.
In March 2020, Meyer closed all of his 19 restaurants in New York.
Currently, the Union Square Hospitality Group said the two restaurants it is closing are looking for a new location and for job placements for employees affected by the closures.
Persons:
Danny Meyer, Eric Adams, “, Communications Fabien Levy, Meyer, USHG, ” USHG, Mayor Adams, ”
Organizations:
CNN, Shake Shack, New, Communications, Meyer’s, Square Hospitality, Gramercy Tavern, Square, NYSE, Square Hospitality Group
Locations:
New York City, Marta, York, New York