One of downtown Benton Harbor’s most unique restaurants is closing. Anemel, the creative concept of co-owner James Galbraith in a long vacant gas station building, is calling it quits after more than two years at 225 Main Street, on the edge of the Arts District.
Anemel seemed to win many positive reviews from diners, but several social media posts today expressed regret for not returning more frequently to support the establishment.
Anemel will close at the end of next week, according to a Facebook announcement from Galbraith:
With heavy hearts, we’ve made the difficult decision to close Anemel.
Service will continue as usual next week, but our final dinner service will be on Saturday, April 26th.We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has walked through our doors and given us a try. We’ve met so many wonderful people and have felt truly embraced by this community. To our amazing staff—thank you. We’ve been beyond lucky to work alongside some of the most talented, kind, and hardworking people out there. We have really had some fun here.This may feel sudden, but the challenges facing small business owners today are no secret, and unfortunately, we’re not an exception. We just want to gently encourage everyone to show a little extra love to the local businesses you care about—especially now.For those interested, Anemel will be available for sale for a limited time. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more.With love and gratitude,James + Gabby
Galbraith recently opened his third restaurant in the region, ‘Post Boy’ in New Buffalo. He also co-owns ‘Houndstooth’, a boutique, fine-dining spot in downtown Benton Harbor.
