Shari, the Thornton Park sushi lounge that opened in 2002, is currently closed.
According to a source familiar with the situation, the owner, Chris Mistretta, no longer wishes to operate the sushi bar and is seeking a buyer. The closing is being classified as “temprorary.” The source said that the lounge’s sushi chef may be interested in taking it over. Mistretta did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
According to Shari’s Facebook page, it was voted one of the Top 50 Restaurants in the U.S. by OpenTable and has won numerous accolades from local publications over the years. Last year, the restaurant dropped Sushi Lounge from its name. It was remodeled and the menu was changed to feature Asian and Latin fusion dishes alongside the sushi selections.
This story is developing.