Raleigh's iconic 42nd Street Oyster Bar closed its doors for good Sunday, nearly a century after it opened as a grocery store that served oysters and beer.
Why it matters: Since it re-opened as a restaurant in 1987, 42nd Street has continued its tradition of bringing the city together over seafood.
For decades, the restaurant has been frequented by our state's most powerful lawmakers.
Pop in on a Wednesday night during the legislative session and you'd catch at least a handful of elected officials who had wandered over to the corner of Jones and N. West streets after a long day at the state legislature.
Driving the news: The restaurant was unable to renegotiate its lease, per WUNC, and announced its closing last month.
What's next: You'll still be able to find plenty of state lawmakers camped out at the nearby Sullivan's Steakhouse a few nights a week, but with 42nd Street's closing, it might be a little more crowded — at least until legislators find another place to decompress over drinks.
(We'll let you know when we figure out where that is.)
