One of the owners of the building that housed Everyday Kitchen on the Near West Side said the former owners of the restaurant are obligated to sublet the space, but he and his partner are also considering selling the property.
Everyday Kitchen, a restaurant, bar and cafe, opened in June 2020 and closed in February.
“It’s kind of a complicated situation because we still have a lease with the current tenant, so they’re actually looking to sublet it,” said Rich Arnesen, who owns the building with Tim Carey.
A note on the door at 2801 Marshall Court says "Lodgic Everyday Community is now permanently closed. We thank you for your support over the years."
The restaurant, bar and cafe opened in June 2020 at 2801 Marshall Court and closed in February. A note on the door says “Lodgic Everyday Community is now permanently closed. We thank you for your support over the years.”
Everyday Kitchen was part of a co-working space known as Lodgic Everyday Community, a nonprofit developed by Loyal Order of the Moose, a fraternal organization founded in 1888 and based in Mooseheart, Illinois. The facility also offered drop-in childcare.
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Everyday Kitchen at Lodgic Everyday Community on the Near West Side closed in February.
The spacious restaurant seated 100 and had a patio that allowed dogs.
The first Everyday Kitchen for Lodgic’s original co-working space opened in the fall of 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. Another location opened later in Louisville, Kentucky.
Lodgic’s website says “All Lodgic Everyday Community locations are closed. At this time, the real estate at all three locations is available.
Parties interested in the real estate should contact the applicable broker.” It has a link to the Madison broker’s contact information.
The works spaces overlooked Everyday Kitchen at Lodgic Everyday Community.
Margaret Ebeling, who planned to leave her job on Friday as CEO of Lodgic Everyday Community, said Lodgic closed its restaurants in the other markets in December with all Lodgic operations ending March 31.
Ebeling, who is based in Madison and was responsible for all three locations, said Everyday Kitchen was doing well with the Lodgic model, “but as a collective, it was time for Moose to move on.”
She said the fraternal organization needed to focus on its effort to serve families and children. “This really wasn’t panning out the way that they had hoped financially to be able to move forward. So, I think it’s a smart move on their end to be able to kind of reorient to their core mission.”
The Everyday Kitchen building is visible from University Avenue.
Ebeling said the only one of the restaurant and co-working properties Moose owns is the one in Champaign. It rented the real estate in Madison and Louisville.
Arnesen, the local property owner, said given that the restaurant, co-working space and daycare center opened during the beginning of the pandemic, it did well.
“It certainly could be resurrected and we would love to see a restaurant continue there,” he said. “It’s a beautiful facility and it’s a great restaurant spot. I think that area is kind of lacking in restaurant options.”
Everyday Kitchen at Lodgic Everyday Community could seat 100.
36 Madison-area restaurant, bar, bakery, coffee shop openings in 2022
Taqueria Los Atlantes
Taqueria Los Atlantes, a spinoff of Los Atlantes Mexican Restaurant & Bakery opened in Verona.
Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe
Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe, a second location for a popular Wauwatosa breakfast and lunch spot, opened in Sun Prairie.
Hot Lunch
Hot Lunch opened in the former Forequarter space on East Johnson Street, which was briefly home to Hone.
Zippy Lube Coffee, Donuts, and Fried Chicken
Zippy Lube Coffee, Donuts, and Fried Chicken, from Benjamin Altschul ("Tip Top Tavern") opened on Madison's North Side.
Tacos El Capi
Tacos El Capi from Paul Hernandez opened on East Washington Avenue in what had been People's Bakery.
Good Co. at Pioneer Pointe
Good Co. at Pioneer Pointe in Verona, from the same group that opened The Ready Set in Oregon.
The Bubbling Teapot
The Bubbling Teapot opened on East Johnson Street where Jade Mountain Cafe was.
Sabores Fusion Grill
Sabores Fusion Grill, a new State Street spot from the former chef at the old Dobhan and Chautara restaurants.
Nori Sushi & Grill
Nori Sushi & Grill opened in Fitchburg selling rolls by the piece.
North Shore Pizza and Subs
North Shore Pizza and Subs opened in the former Rossi's Pizza & Vintage Arcade in Monona.
Sookie's Veggie Burgers
Sookie's Veggie Burgers opened on State Street in what had been Koi Sushi.
Turn Key
Turn Key, from the owners of Settle Down Tavern, opened on East Washington Avenue where Pasqual's used to be.
La Pollera Colombiana Restaurant
La Pollera Colombiana Restaurant. This Colombian restaurant opened on East Washington Avenue in the former OM Indian Fusion Cuisine.
Eno Vino Waunakee
Eno Vino opened in Waunakee, a third Eno Vino restaurant for the upscale Madison-based Cobalt Restaurant Group.
BigSur Cantina
BigSur Cantina opened on Madison's Far West Side in the place of Martin O'Grady's Irish Pub.
Amara
Amara, from Rule No. One Hospitality Group, which manages Merchant and Lucille, opened at Hilldale in the former Pasqual's spot.
SASS Sauce + Shells
SASS Sauce + Shells opened on the Capitol Square from the owners of Tutto Pasta on State Street. It's in the former Merci space.
The Borough Beer Company & Kitchen
The Borough Beer Company & Kitchen on Park Street picks up where Rockhound Brewing Company left off.
Taza
Taza, a Mediterranean restaurant, opened in Middleton where the original Compadres Mexican restaurant was before it moved.
Swagat Sun Prairie
Swagat: The Indian restaurant on Madison's Far West Side got a Sun Prairie spot.
Little John's Lunchbox
Little John's Lunchbox, a self-serve cafe in the Madison Children's Museum is an introduction to Chef Dave Heide's pay-what-you-can concept.
AzTec Taqueria
AzTec Taqueria, a California-style, counter-service restaurant, opened in Verona.
Mishqui Peruvian Cuisine
Mishqui Peruvian Cuisine opened on Monona Drive in the former Rosie's Coffee Bar & Bakery.
Dirty Dog Taphouse
Dirty Dog Taphouse, the area's first self-serve taproom, opened in New Glarus.
Ollie's
Ollie's opened in place of Liliana's Restaurant in Fitchburg. A second restaurant in the divided space is in the works
Forward Craft & Coffee
Forward Craft & Coffee, a beer and coffee shop, opened where Barriques Coffee Roasters and Café was on Atwood Avenue.
Jacknife
Jacknife, a fast-casual sushi spot from the owners of RED, opened on East Washington Avenue.
The Ready Set
The Ready Set opened in the former Charlie's on Main in Oregon. Nate Herndon, Promega's former culinary director, is one of the partners.
FreshFin Poke Hilldale
FreshFin Poke, with five shops in the Milwaukee area and one near the UW-Madison campus, opened a restaurant at Hilldale.
Mom's Bar
Mom's Bar opened on University Avenue in the old Karaoke Kid.
Prost!
Prost!, a German-style beer hall opened on East Washington Avenue.
Tucumã
Tucumã, a Brazilian cafe and bakery, opened in Middleton.
Northstreet
Northstreet, a combination of Bloom Bake Shop, Young Blood Beer Company and Cafe Domestique, opened in Madison's Eken Park neighborhood.
La Taguara
La Taguara, which serves Venezuelan cuisine, got a second restaurant, in the former Uno Pizzeria & Grill on Madison's Far East Side.
Far Breton Bakery
Far Breton Bakery opened in a space next to the former New Orleans Take-Out on the Northeast Side and will eventually expand into that space, too.
Dagu Rice Noodle
Dagu Rice Noodle, a small chain, opened at 604 University Ave. after a brief appearance by Yummy Noodle.
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Wisconsin State Journal feature writer Samara Kalk Derby writes about the arts and brings you the latest news on the Madison area's eclectic restaurant scene. She can be reached at skalk@madison.com or 608-252-6439.
