“The inconsistencies that have been created in all of our lives from COVID-19 are too much to manage for our restaurant financially,” Vitori said. “We have worked hard to pivot with take out, Vitori’s Market, and slimming down staffing and menus, but the pandemic has made it too erratic and unpredictable to make it financial feasible to continue at this time.”
Vitori said the restaurant is hoping by 2021 there will be a more normalized environment for finer dining, where our customers are back to their regular habits, and can re-open.
She said some of Gracie’s menu favorites in Vitori’s Market will continue to be sold, the business will continue to book private events and catering and it likely will host some ticketed coursed dinners.
“I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this beautiful experience so far,” Vitori said. “Like a child, Gracie’s has tested me, made my heart soar, brought me to tears, and made me feel so proud. It has been a true joy to bring such a wonderful place to Middletown, to hear people’s reactions to our food and ambiance, and feel the love from so many communities around us.
Vitori opened Gracie’s in June 2017 in the former TV Middletown Building, 1131 Central Ave., as part of her family’s Torchlight Pass dining and retail location that includes a boutique hotel. She is also a member of Middletown City Council.
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