WICHITA — After years of flirting with leaving their Olive Tree Bistro space at 29th and Rock, Joumana and Randa Toubia have finally decided to do it.
In a recent letter to customers, the sisters said with “deep regret and great sadness” they decided to move.
“We have great interest in relocating to the heart of the city but are not ready to announce our new location just yet,” the letter said. “However, we can say, we are absolutely committed to honoring the reservations on our books by helping to move events to mutually agreed upon venues and to provide the catering.”
In a statement to Have You Heard?, Joumana Toubia today said:
“After several months of attempts to effect a rehabilitation and betterment of the premises at 29th and Rock Road, continuing operations at The Olive Tree Bistro, Chelsea’s Bar & Grill and the associated Banquet Facility have unfortunately become threatened due to irreconcilable issues with the property owners. Until a satisfactory resolution is achieved, we are committed to finding alternate venues to fulfill the current contracts we have scheduled for our banquet services and facilities. Other Latour Management, Inc. food service operations, including those at the Piccadilly Markets, Bagatelle Bakery and The Olive Tree’s catering service, will not be interrupted.”
The Toubias’ landlord couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
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3 Comments
I was over there a few days ago for a meeting and I still think its a great facility, but its definitely showing its age… Also, they need to change up the food a bit, it wasn’t as good as it normally is…
Joumanna and Randa are impossible to work with and want everything given to them for nothing. Great place to eat, horrible place to work. Good luck with moving!
Seems they left out a detail or two, huh? Sheesh. However, you gotta give em credit for firing the first salvo in the court of public opinion.