Mallorie Sullivan

msullivan@enquirer.com

Jimmy Gibson, chef of Jimmy G's steakhouse in Downtown Cincinnati, has resigned from his eponymous restaurant.

Gibson announced his departure from the restaurant in a Facebook post Friday evening. He opened the restaurant in 2012 after serving many years as the Jeff Ruby corporate chef.

In his Facebook post, Gibson cited "irreconcilable differences in the operation and management of the restaurant," as well as "ownership's failure to meet financial obligations," as his reasons for leaving.

Gibson's post was met with a mix of emotions by many, several of whom gave their support to the longtime Cincinnati chef and said they'd follow him wherever he took his menu.

Cincinnatians aren't the only ones familiar with Gibson's creations, which include "perfect steaks, creativeentrees and fun appetizers." His Barge Bash Burger at Jimmy G's recently caught the attention of Michael Symon, host of the Food Network's "Burgers, Brew & 'Que."

When contacted by The Enquirer on Friday night, Gibson said he wasn't yet ready to talk about his departure.