Via Lago in Lexington to close after 37 years in business
Briefly

Via Lago, a prominent restaurant in Lexington with over 30 years of service, is set to close as owner Alan Jick announced he will not renew the lease due to continued low catering business after the pandemic. Jick expressed his gratitude to both the patrons and staff, emphasizing that the restaurant had been his life’s work. He cited current economic uncertainty as a significant factor in his decision, as a lease renewal posed too great a risk during these challenging times. The restaurant will serve its final meals at the end of the month.
Jick said that the restaurant's lease was up, and he decided now was not the time to renew it due to economic uncertainty.
Alan Jick expressed gratitude to their staff and patrons, stating, 'this crazy place has been my life's work.'
Via Lago, a staple in Lexington known for its casual lunches and candlelit dinners, will serve its final meals at the end of the month.
Corporate catering services never rebounded to pre-pandemic business levels, which contributed to the decision of not renewing the lease.
Read at Boston.com
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