Dec 12, 2022 - Food and Drink

Garland chef Cheetie Kumar will open a new restaurant next year

Lucille Sherman

Anisette's storefront — Anisette's store front, which has been under construction. Photo: Lucille Sherman/Axios

Raleigh and Triangle foodies were devastated earlier this year when Garland, which served Indian and Asian foods with a Southern flair, announced that it would be closing for good after almost a decade in business.

Driving the news: Cheetie Kumar, the restaurant's award-winning chef and co-owner, told Axios that she'll open a new restaurant in the Aniesette Sweet Shop building off of Capital Boulevard sometime this spring.

Why it matters: Garland's closure in August meant Raleigh lost a beloved spot with diverse, creative food created by Kumar, whose cooking is well-loved far beyond the Triangle — she's been a finalist for James Beard's Best Chef in the Southeast twice.

Her move to open a new place in the near future means all is not lost in Raleigh's downtown food scene.

Details: In collaboration with Anisette, Kumar's eatery will be located in the same building Anisette has been serving pastries out of for years.

The pair has been renovating the building and have dreamed up an indoor- outdoor space where you can enjoy Kumar's cooking and Anisette's pastries.
Kumar plans on serving grilled skewers and bright, fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.

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