Ruthie’s , the powerhouse of soul food and southern cuisine will close its Myrtle Avenue business for good on Sunday, August 23rd.  Owners, John and Stephanie shared that “after 10 wonderful years on Myrtle Avenue, it is time for us to make a change. Change and growth is a good thing, it is always necessary.”

The business owners went on to say that “we are so grateful. we want to thank our customers for the love and patronage they have shown Ruthie’s all of these years as we could not have persevered without them.”

To remain connected to Ruthie’s Restaurant, please like them on Facebook. And although only 10 days until closing seems an extraordinarily small and unfair amount of time to enjoy the delicious cuisine of Ruthie’s, please come out and support them and let them know how missed they’ll be. Their doors will remain open until 8pm on the 23rd.

The restaurant is named after John’s mother, Ruth West, who started cooking out of her own kitchen the foods she grew up with as a child in Bayboro, North Carolina. Her delicious dishes quickly grew in popularity, resulting in her opening her first storefront nearly 40 years ago.

The business will hold a restaurant equipment auction on Tuesday, August 25th , starting at 3pm.

Ruthie’s , 560 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson Place & Classon Avenue, (718) 399-2400.