WE ARE CLOSING

It is with mixed emotions that I announce an upcoming change here at Luna Bistro. As some of you know, the last 18 months have been full of personal challenges for my family and me, and it has been increasingly difficult for me to balance my family and a restaurant that I created from scratch and into which I have poured my heart and soul for the past 3+ years. After careful thought and consideration of all options, I have decided the best decision for both my family and the business is for me to step aside so that each can get the full attention they deserve.

During this process, it was very important to me to find a new owner who I felt confident would have the ability to grow this space to its full potential while also embodying a combination of significant restaurant experience, similar vision, humanity, and shared community values. I am proud to announce that I found all that and more in Bill Andreoli. Bill, along with his family and team, will be taking over on November 5, 2024, and plan to reopen later in the month under a new name. Bill has over 36 years in the restaurant business and currently owns and operates 4 successful Maryanne’s Diner locations and has a strong desire to branch into a new restaurant venture. While it’s expected that there will be changes to the menu and space, the atmosphere everyone has come to love at Luna will remain intact. Most importantly, you will still be able to find Luna’s entire hardworking team here, happy to help you, as always.

Luna Bistro’s last day of operations will be November 4, 2024, but anyone with Luna gift cards will be welcome to use them for up to six months after the transition. I look forward to seeing everyone over these next few weeks, as I have appreciated getting to know so many of you here in Salem and the surrounding communities. Words cannot express my gratitude for the support we’ve had over the years, and I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything. Please join me in welcoming Bill and his family and team; I’m excited to see what the future holds for them and this new endeavor.