The Asylum Restaurant is no more, as its last day of operation in the Jerome Grand Hotel was July 27.
The hotel’s owners, Larry Altherr and Ken Elliott, announced on social media on the morning of July 28, that “effective immediately,” the restaurant is closed.
“For 25 years, the Asylum Restaurant has been an important part of the Jerome Grand Hotel experience,” the hotel’s post reads. “We sincerely appreciate everything [Asylum owners] Rich [Pasich], Jenn [Pasich] and the many members of their staff have contributed over the years, and we wish them nothing but the best in whatever comes next.”
Plans for the space the restaurant was occupying has not yet been determined, according to several post.
“Last month, we had the honor of celebrating 25 years of serving unforgettable meals, breathtaking views, and creating lasting memories in the heart of historic Jerome,” the Asylum Restaurant posted on July 5. “For a quarter of a century, we’ve been privileged to be part of family traditions, anniversaries, celebrations, road trips, and so many special moments. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without the incredible support of our guests and community.”
The Jerome Grand Hotel later wrote it “was informed on the morning of Tuesday, July 28, that the restaurant would be closing effective immediately. This news came as a surprise to us as well. Following a cordial meeting with Rich, he departed to inform his staff of the closure” and added “Because there has been speculation regarding the circumstances surrounding the closure, we also want to clarify that the restaurant’s rent was not the reason for its closing.”
Contact asyluminjerome@gmail.com about the Asylum Restaurant and contact jghmanager@yahoo.com for information about future plans for the space
