Old Standard Fried Chicken, the Botanical Heights spot that helped usher in a high-end craze for the once-humble fried chicken, will close its doors after dinner service this Sunday.
That's according to owner Ben Poremba, who issued a press release with the news.
Poremba, who also owns Elaia and Olio in the neighborhood, as well as co-owning La Patisserie Chouquette and Parigi in Clayton, said in the release that he planned to reveal "an exciting new concept for the location" in the coming weeks.
“We want to thank our employees for their commitment to the restaurant, in addition to the hard work and service that they’ve shown since we opened our doors. We also want to thank our customers and friends for their support and patronage.…