“My dad and I used to eat these daily. ... including dining out. (Patrick Evans-Hylton/Freelance) “Being a restaurateur positions you to be involved in the community and to play a role in supporting it as well as community development,” he says. $100 million Sentara, LISC partnership begins with financial literacy and job training Among the menu items, Savvides highlights a New York strip steak prepared Pittsburgh-style (charred on the outside, very rare on the inside) and Michael’s Salad, named after his father. And it wasn't THAT busy for a Saturday night! Petite Sweets offers big flavor in small bite The years came and went, and the original owners sold to Michael Savvides, and Black Angus moved to a now-closed location in Virginia Beach. The current steakhouse, located on Atlantic Avenue at 7th Street, has been there since 1974. On January 15, 2009, American Restaurant Group itself filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. Like others, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected Savvides personally but professionally. In 1952, America was basking in a post-war glow of prosperity. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. "In addition to her own issues, Creasey says, she’s concerned about her employees, many of whom have been working for her for decades.The venerable burger-steak-plate lunch establishment has been around since 1960, first at Markham and Van Buren streets (now the site of a Subway shop) and then on South University Avenue before it moved again in 1990 into the Rodney Parham building that had previously housed an outlet of the now-defunct Kenny Rogers’ Roasters chain.Also complicating the search: Black Angus grills its steaks, burgers, etc., on charcoal, so any new spot will have to be able to accommodate that. Chris Savvides is owner of the venerable Black Angus Restaurant. Only outdoor seating allowed per state guidelines. "One-third of our business comes from the drive-through. He shares a little bit about his background, information about his restaurant, what the restaurant is doing during the coronavirus outbreak and a recipe for folks at home to enjoy. Chris Savvides, Michael’s son, grew up in the industry, wrapping steaks and helping the in-house butcher every day as a young teenager. Creasey says she was in negotiations on a new lease, "but they didn't have real numbers" on what it would have cost her, "and to know how much you're going to charge for a burger, you have to know how much your overhead is going to be. "I've been getting lots of community input, amazingly so," she says. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. "This is the community I've served and grown to love. The bankruptcy proceeded concurrently with an effort to re-brand and remodel the chain. I give Black Angus lower ratings than usual because it the first week they are open since Coronavirus. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on you own, there’s always a seat for you. You can join the discussion by using another browser, like Creasey says she has no idea what will happen to the building — "I guess we'll all find that out together," she says, on or about April 1. In-N-Out replaces Black Angus, ... It’s going to become a passageway from SDSU West to the campus,” said David ... “People are upset to lose that kind of old staple business,” he said. University of Virginia cuts $90 million from budget over pandemic Savvides notes the customer favorite is the filet mignon. "My phone number is quite well known; I've been getting texts and Facebook messages. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Black Angus has 44 locations. The exit date is March 31. WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. "It doesn't affect me at all. And there has to be, or at least there has to be the potential for, a drive-through window.She admits she might have seen it coming, but it arrived out of the blue. Here’s how to make sure your ballot is counted. All rights reserved.The notice to vacate gave her 30 days to move, 90 days if she chose not to sue. “We also have a $5 burger on Thursday that comes with fries, or a fried flounder sandwich on Friday for $10 with fries, or a flounder dinner with two sides for $13,” he says. Which turns out to be its old home. “It’s a rustic version of a Greek salad, with an emphasis on tomatoes, which we get from Madelyn Maggard, and crusty bread,” he says. Black Angus Restaurant is being forced to vacate its location at 10907 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, after 30 years. “We have managed to keep some to-go business alive but have elected to limit operations. Couldn’t they have waited until Thursday?” she adds. FILE — Black Angus Restaurant in Little Rock is shown in this 2009 file photo. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2020, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. COVID update: Black Angus Steakhouse has updated their hours, takeout & delivery options. We will also adopt practices that are best of our employees and guests whatever they may be at the time reopening will happen.” Workers can’t afford to live on the Outer Banks. "Owner Karla Creasey says she was "shocked" ("Actually, that's probably putting it a lot nicer — I was devastated”) when she received a notice to vacate — on New Year's Eve. She says she's been avidly scouting new locations, the search made more difficult because she wants to remain close to her current spot.COMMENTS - It looks like you're using Internet Explorer, which isn't compatible with the Democrat-Gazette commenting system.