Chef Mica Talmor announced the permanent closure of her restaurant Pomella, which will serve its final day on May 26. Citing ongoing financial instability and the impact of rising ingredient costs, Talmor expressed gratitude towards her staff and patrons in her farewell message on Instagram. Pomella, which opened in 2020 after the closing of Ba-Bite, became a local favorite for its Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly during Passover. The closure highlights the challenges faced by restaurateurs amid economic fluctuations and changes in consumer habits.
"I tried to hold on as things were getting a little better at the end of last year, but the epic storm that 2025 has been so far leaves me with empty coffers and little hope for change in the near future."
"Pomella has not been financially stable for a while now. The rising costs of ingredients, coupled with diners feeling their grocery prices have gone up, have meant fewer diners in seats."
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