"The only constant in life is change."
It is with great sadness and immense gratitude to you all that we share this news. Real estate development has claimed the building we've called home for sixteen wonderful years. On December 31st, 2019, our beloved Candle 79 will close its doors.
Since 2003, Candle 79 has been at the forefront of the movement to bring plant-based eating into the mainstream. As we've grown, we've watched in awe as people throughout the world have changed ...minds, hearts and lifestyles to embrace a way of eating that is healthier, kinder, and gentler for all. We are proud to know that our work helped light the fire for this beautiful revolution of the spirit.
Candle Cafe East, at 1307 Third Avenue, (our flagship location), will remain open. There's still time to book a table or two and enjoy our fall menu, or celebrate the holiday season with us. We'd love to see you, and we hope you'll share your own stories of Candle 79. And, mark your calendars for New Year's Eve to help us blow out Candle 79 in style!
To our wonderful employees both past and present: Thank you for bringing your passionate hearts and dedication to work. We will miss you all. We wish you new adventures and bright futures full of curiosity, hope, and happiness.
And to our guests: We thank you for the privilege of serving four generations for the past sixteen years. It has been our honor to feed you, celebrate with you, and call you our family. Keep on “being the change.”