Not so fast, pardner.
It has been three weeks since Cosmic Bird’s final month was to have concluded, except the purveyor of fauxltry and other vegan specialties at 619 Baxter Ave. in Irish Hill hasn’t ended.
Cosmic Bird made a closing announcement at social media on Sept. 6, then reversed course on Sept. 18. I apologize for being unaware of this.
A few days ago the Courier Journal‘s food and dining (lower case) reporter Amanda Hancock checked back.
‘Miracles do happen’: Vegan fried chicken restaurant in Highlands ‘fighting to stay open’
The vegan restaurant opened at 619 Baxter Ave. earlier this year. In September, Cosmic Bird announced via Instagram it would be shuttering its doors by the end of the month. Fans of the eatery then showed up in the form of social media comments and in-person to the Highlands spot. The outpouring of support gave Cosmic Bird a bump in business, general manager Sabrina Felts told the Courier Journal. And that helped Cosmic Bird owner, James Morier, decide to stay open.
“We’re fighting to stay open,” Felts told Hancock. “The fear is still there.”
If you’re a fan of Cosmic Bird, and given that an election fast approaches, probably the best course of action is to vote Cosmic Bird with your wallet, early and often.
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