The owners of Mojo Kitchen & Lounge at One Stop announced on July 23 intentions to close their brick and mortar restaurant, but not their festival-going truck, Lil' Mojo.

Mojo founders A.J. Gregson and Autumn Pittman will close the College Street restaurant at the end of business July 27, they told the Citizen Times in a statement.

Gregson and Pittman purchased Webo's BBQ in East Asheville last year, rebranding the casual barbecue eatery to Black Bear BBQ in February. That restaurant will remain open, and the couple will focus on operations there and grow their catering arm and presence at events and festivals, they said.

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Plans are for Asheville Music Hall, which houses One Stop and has been home to Mojo for more than five years, to bring kitchen operations in-house. Paul Casey and Brian Good purchased the popular music spot in May.

Good, a trained chef and founder of Asheville Sandwich Company, is also a business broker specializing in the food and beverage industry. Casey purchased French Broad River Brewing in 2017.

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Staff can keep their jobs

According to the release, all Mojo staff have the option to stay with the Music Hall, and there are plans are to bring back the popular bluegrass brunch after Labor Day weekend.

"You will still see us out at events and festivals more often with our signature Mojo items," Gregson said. "I'm also excited to see what barbecue influences are in store for future Lil' Mojo menus, and looking forward to hosting coursed dinners at our new location."

Follow the Mojo team on Facebook at Lil Mojo. More about Black Bear BBQ, at 800 Fairview Road, Suite C8, in the River Ridge Market Place, at www.blackbearbbqavl.com.