Kowbird, the fried chicken restaurant by pitmaster Matt Horn, closed its doors in early January amid unresolved building code violations and unpaid bills. The establishment faced complications over unpermitted kitchen equipment inherited from the previous tenant. Horn, after experiencing difficulties getting resolutions from the city, chose to negotiate an early lease termination knowing fines were forthcoming from the city of Oakland unless issues were resolved. This closure allows him to focus on the future growth of Kowbird despite the tough decision.
Horn expressed on Instagram that the decision to close Kowbird was painful but necessary for the future growth of the restaurant, despite the complicated violations.
The city's response indicated that fines were imminent if issues regarding permits and zoning weren't fixed promptly, leading Horn to negotiate an early lease termination.
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