One door closes, another one opens

The latest chapter of “one door closes and another one opens” features Café Succa and Kemosabe in Birmingham. Café Succa served acai bowls, smoothies, sandwiches and coffees and was owned by Anthony Toma who took to social media in a live broadcast to voice no regrets about closing the operation. “Café Succa is officially closed,” said Toma. “Thanks to everyone who came out and supported. Glad to be rid of it, I guess. Not so much rid of it, but glad I don’t have to be responsible for staffing and being here doing the retail thing. Brick and mortar is not my thing anymore. I’m the kind of guy that likes to be free and not buckled down to a physical location.” Toma then suggested that his customers support other similar dining options such in Birmingham such as Beyond Juice and Fruition. Café Succa was located at 600 N. Old Woodward Avenue, enjoyed a primo location at the north end of the city with a patio overlooking the Farmer’s Market. A new and completely different restaurant-concept, Kemosabe, is set to take over the space. Kemosabe is owned by Robert Esshaki and will be a French bistro style restaurant. The current design includes seating for 54 inside and 16 seats outside, with plans to construct a rooftop dining area. The restaurant has been granted permission by the Birmingham City Commission to seek a bistro license.