More than 100 Years of History On the Books for Ladue Business
Busch's Grove "Inspired Gourmet Market" will close Jan. 8.
Like a Grand Dame whose time to take a final bow has come, Busch's Grove has survived and thrived for 111 years, first as a restaurant and recently as an upscale grocery. Almost 40 employees will soon be looking for work. Clerk Kevin King, who joined the market on opening day two years ago, was stunned and moved to near tears to hear the news. "I've been here almost two years. I couldn't believe the news. Things were starting to get better. I thought we were going to make it," he said. Breaking the news to staff and loyal customers was no easy chore. "It came during the holidays. Everything just seems like a blur right now," said General Manager Tim Hollenbach. "The comments we've gotten from nearly everyone have been nothing but positive…
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