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Cat City Grill Closing After 15 Years on Fort Worth's West Magnolia Avenue

WFAASeptember 5, 20251 min713 views
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End of an Era on West Magnolia

  • πŸ“Œ After 15 years, Cat City Grill in Fort Worth is closing its doors on September 28th.
  • πŸ’” The restaurant has been a familiar and comforting staple on the busy West Magnolia Avenue.

Reasons for Closure

  • πŸ“ˆ Rising prices, particularly post-pandemic, have impacted the business.
  • ⚠️ High insurance costs and periods of empty tables have made operations unsustainable.
  • πŸ’‘ Owners Denise and Martin Thompson acknowledge that "all good things must come to an end."

Community and Gratitude

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Regulars like Greg Franklin express loyalty, treating the staff like family and finding it tough to imagine a replacement.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Chef Osman Suarez, present since opening, plans to "light it up somewhere else" after closing.
  • πŸ™ The owners are deeply grateful for the community's support, especially during the final weeks with a full dining room.
  • ✨ They cherish the memories and the opportunity to serve their favorite people in their favorite place.
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