“We are heartbroken,” the March 16 post on the bakery’s Facebook feed read.
The bakery said on Facebook that the owner, Gene Bartlett, 80, had died of complications related to COVID-19.
Little George’s Bakery – a sweet staple in San Diego’s South Bay for more than 40 years – announced in mid-March 2021 that it would permanently close after its owner passed away. That's a Wrap: After 55 Years, Chiquita's on Home Avenue Folds It Up For the final time, the crew at Chiquita’s rung its closing bell, overcome with emotion. The eatery had a rich history (you can read more about that here) and reaction on social media was strong. The restaurant said the closure was “abrupt” and thanked locals for their support over more than five decades. Here's a sampling of local spots that have closed during the pandemic, so far:Ĭhiquita’s Mexican Restaurant (San Diego)Ĭhiquita’s Mexican Restaurant – around since 1967, with 36 of those years spent at its bright yellow location on Home Avenue (that triangle between I-15, I-805 and SR-94) – announced on Facebook on April 28 that it was permanently closing. We will also include any bars or nightclubs that have permanently closed during the pandemic on our list. Keep checking Eater's reporting for daily updates (and we will add updates on NBC 7, too). Although dining - both indoor and outdoor - is on at San Diego County restaurants, some local eateries just can't bounce back from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and have been forced to permanently shutter.Įater San Diego has compiled this running list of San Diego restaurants that have had to permanently close during the COVID-19 crisis.