After just one year in business, another Toronto restaurant has made the difficult decision to permanently close, citing financial limitations brought on by current COVID-19 restrictions.
Crosely’s, which opened in January 2021, was run by internationally renowned chef and sommelier J. P. Adamo (co-owner of Bar Piquette).
The restaurant was known for its changing menu of small share plates, which featured items that were simple and distinctly Canadian, with a European-inspired twist. Crosely’s chef, Chef Joachim (Joe) Hayward, had previously worked as the head chef at the now-closed Brothers Food & Wine in Yorkville, where he met fellow Crosley’s chef Myles Harrison.
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When an indoor dining ban was announced on Jan. 5., Crosley’s was one of many Toronto restaurants that pivoted to a takeout model, offering diners a variety of curbside pick-up options.
“Because of the Covid impact on the business, our financial partners have decided not to continue to finance the operation,” reads a snippet of an Instagram post from Jan. 11. “If you have any questions please speak to the respective parties. We had a nice moment cooking and pouring wine for you all.”
