Forté Restaurant
Forté Restaurant in Birmingham has closed for business effective Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Company spokesperson George Wyckhuyse, speaking on behalf of owner Toni Wisne Sabina, stated that "The sale conforms to our future growth plans. The focus of the company has shifted over recent years away from fine dining. We now concentrate on more casual dining concepts and our several catering operations. Selling Forté was a difficult decision, but it fits well into our future growth plans. We will continue to operate our successful Knot Just A Bar restaurants in Bay Harbor and Omena in Northern Michigan, as well as our several catering operations, and we will continue to evaluate future opportunities as they come our way."
Forté has been the recipient of plentiful accolades since its 1996 opening, and has been a favorite in the Birmingham restaurant scene for 15 years. Over those 15 years, many, many talented and dedicated service professionals and culinarians have worked together to help Forté gain the reputation it has proudly held. The dedication and service provided by the current staff to the success of the restaurant is truly and sincerelyappreciated.
Wyckhuyse added that "We (Epoch) are thankful for the tremendous support over the years from our loyal customer base, we have enjoyed the privilege of serving the Birmingham community for more than a decade, and we look forward to continuing to offer the same high quality of food, service and hospitality at our other properties that Epoch has been known for over the years."
Epoch Restaurant Group: 248.735-6010
