Catch 35 to shutter downtown Naperville restaurant after 21 years
After 21 years, Catch 35 is closing in downtown Naperville at the end of next month, the seafood restaurant said in social media and website posts.
The announcement comes just over seven months after it shut down its downtown Chicago location.
Owners could not be immediately reached for comment Wednesday.
Catch 35's last day at its 35 S. Washington St. location will be June 28. The post did not cite a reason for the closure.
'We so appreciate all the years you have allowed us to serve you, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for making our dream a reality and a journey that we shall never forget,' Catch 35 wrote on its website and on Facebook.
The first Catch 35 opened on Wacker Drive in Chicago in 1990. The Naperville location followed 14 years later.
Last October, Catch 35 closed its Chicago location.
Katie Wood, executive director of the Downtown Naperville Alliance, confirmed Catch 35's impending departure and said she's not yet aware of any plans for the restaurant's soon-to-be former space.
'As Catch 35 fades into the Naperville culinary landscape of memories, we will always remember the friends we developed, the relationships we built, and especially you, our patrons, without whom our successes would not have been possible,' Catch 35's Facebook post read. 'It is always hard to say good-bye, but, as we do, we want to thank you for your steadfast loyalty and the opportunities you afforded us over the past 21 years.'
On behalf of the Downtown Naperville Alliance, Wood said in an email, 'We extend our heartfelt thanks to Catch 35 for 20+ incredible years in downtown Naperville — a remarkable run in the ever-evolving restaurant industry.'
Wood said that while 'we will miss (Catch 35), we're excited for what's to come as downtown continues to grow and (welcome) many new businesses — both shops & restaurants.'
Catch 35's closure is the latest change in the comings and goings of downtown Naperville.
Last month, Naperville officially welcomed Barnes and Noble back to town after the retailer left its longtime downtown brick-and-mortar location early last year.
Also last month, Molly's Cupcakes closed at 30 W. Jefferson Ave. The store shuttered after debuting to big crowds in January 2019.
This summer, Pronto Italian Sandwiches is due to open a new location at 221 S. Washington St., which formerly housed BD's Mongolian Grill.
Earlier this winter, Home Sweet Gelato announced on social media that it would be closing at 50 S. Main St.
And late last year, Bev's closed at 245 S. Washington St.
Still, several other businesses are on their way, including: The White Sheep at 22. E. Chicago Ave.; ALO Yoga, an activewear brand at 21 W. Jefferson Ave.; Le macaron, a French pastry shop at 23 W. Jefferson Ave.; and Birkenstock, a footwear brand at 20 W. Jefferson Ave.
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