As we were driving past “restaurant row” tonight, critiquing the offerings, my daughter mentioned that she’d heard on the radio that Cooker’s closed all their restaurants yesterday, to the surprise of the employees. Their website confirms this www.the-cooker.com Any Dopers work for them, or know any more details?
I am sorry to hear this. I have fond memories of Cookers in Tennessee from my college years. Two of my friends worked there, so my group of friends ate there a lot. In recent times, RickQ and I ate at the one in Troy quite a bit. They had a killer steak and asparagus salad.
RIP Cooker.
Dang.
First Ground Round… now Cooker.
What’s next?
Chi-Chi’s?
Probably. From what I hear, it’s in a deep hole right now.