Wine Country Bistro will close permanently after dinner service on Saturday, June 15.

Restaurateur and chef Jason Brady announced the closure on Monday, June 10.

In 2006, Wine Country Bistro opened inside Pierremont Mall in the South Highlands neighborhood in Shreveport

In 2016, after a renovation project, it was relocated to the shopping plaza across the street, at 4800 Line Ave. — the former location of Ristorante Giuseppe.

Brady stated that the restaurant is "unsustainable," leading to the decision to close.

“We are so grateful for our employees, from the kitchen to the waitstaff, and hope that our customers who come to Wine Country between now and June 15th will also show their gratitude to these loyal people," Brady said.

He will work with current employees of the restaurant to find other jobs, he said.

Brady will continue to operate in the local dining industry, focusing on his other ventures, Parish Taceaux and Southern Fork Catering, and possibly other "new endeavors."

"We are so grateful to our loyal customers who have patronized Wine Country through the years. It was a difficult decision to make, but sometimes you just have to know when it’s time to move on," he said.

Wine Country Bistro announced its closing to diners via a Facebook post:

"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of Wine Country Bistro. The restaurant will close after dinner service on Saturday, June 15th. We wish to express our deep appreciation to our employees, vendors, and customers who have supported us throughout the past 13 years of operation.

We will move our focus to Parish Taceaux and Southern Fork Catering. We look forward to seeing you this week for lunch, dinner or drinks between now and June 15th.

We look forward to new endeavors in the future. Thanks to all of you for your support."

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