10/11/2017
It is with heavy hearts, but full glasses that we toast to the official closing of G•A•Y. We toast to you – the community that immediately embraced us, supported us, defended us and made us an absolute success here in Mount Vernon. Opening G•A•Y was our dream. It was a dream that came to fruition, and that was because of you, our loyal and steadfast patrons - Thank you. You have made us feel more welcome and wanted than we could have ever imagined.
Unfortunately, when we entered into this venture, we entered with what we thought, was a concrete contract with the previous owner. Contract and legal jargon aside, the bottom line is that this contract has become more fluid than we are comfortable with, and at this time, we do not have the ability to keep up or comply with the ever-changing demands and expectations. After much deliberation and with sadness in our souls, we have been forced to make the difficult decision to close G•A•Y.
Greek Philosopher and all around Bad Ass, Aristotle is quoted as saying, “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” That said, while today we announce that we are closing our doors, we also make a promise for the future – This is not the end. We want you to know that we have every intention of coming back, and coming back better than before. When the time is right and the cards fall back into place, we plan to recreate this dream of ours and rekindle the spark that ignited so quickly here in a small corner bar in Mount Vernon.
Again, we thank our faithful community and we apologize if we have let you down. Know that while we are heartbroken now, even more so in the possibility of disappointing you, we plan to reemerge when the time is right.
Thank you for your love and support. Xoxoxoxo
-G•A•Y Lounge
