Popular Washington Restaurant Closes Due To Pandemic

New Milford CT

29 May, 2020

8:13 AM

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WASHINGTON, CT — Hidden Valley Eatery, a breakfast and lunch spot that opened eight years ago, will close its doors for good, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page. The restaurant closed on March 13 due to the pandemic. "Not a day has passed that our family hasn't thought, watched, deciphered and tried to digest the situation handed to all of us," restaurant owners the Stichter family posted. "It's with a heavy heart we do not see it possible to continue business as usual at Hidden Valley Eatery... Our family greatly appreciates everyone's support that has made Hidden Valley Eatery a well loved and well run establishment. As of today, Hidden Valley Eatery's doors will remain closed and the business is available for purchase as a turn key operation." The family has more than 25 years of experience running Washington restaurants. The Facebook post on the closure swiftly garnered hundreds of reactions and comments. "This is the worst news I've heard in a long time... really brings tears to my eyes!" wrote one commenter. Another wrote: " Thank you for having been such a great place to go for a healthy meal which is hard to find around here! We really enjoyed every meal, especially the pizza yum!" The 88 Bee Brook Road restaurant scored high marks on Yelp, with a 4.5 star rating.