‘Sad to See’: Social Media Reacts to Crook’s Corner Closing

Posted Jun 14, 2021
The Chapel Hill restaurant scene received devastating news on Wednesday when Crook’s Corner announced that it has permanently closed its doors. The restaurant has been a mainstay in the Chapel Hill community since Gene Hamer and chef Bill Neal first opened it in 1982. Customers and fans turned to social media afterward to express their devastation. (Chapelboro.com)

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