Cadence, the most popular BYOB restaurant in South Kensington, will cease to exist later this summer.

The owner stated on Instagram this week that the restaurant will permanently close its gate at 161 West Girard Avenue in mid-August, largely due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Due to financial obstacles, we initially opened Cadence as BYOB, and we hope to use it as a springboard for other projects,” said the restaurant owner. “Unfortunately, the pandemic and other forces have prevented these ambitions. We have found that even outside the past year, the independent BYOB model has brought challenges for us as husband and wife operators. We need to find the necessary balance to achieve and Our personal goals separate our professional lives.”

The owners of Cadence also stated that during the public health crisis, they were unable to contact their families across the country, which forced them to reassess their business.

“Needless to say, the past year+ has been challenging for everyone,” said the restaurant owner. “Although it is not unique to us, we cannot contact family members spanning half a country-especially when they can use our support-let us take a closer look at our priorities.”

The owner of this restaurant said that they will now leave Philadelphia, “While we still have the energy to make a major career transition, we will be closer to our family. The goal is to focus on our personal lives as much as our career.

“In the past ten years, we couldn’t ask for a more immersive restaurant experience in Philadelphia, and we are grateful for that,” said Cadence’s boss. “During this unstable period, it is really exciting to see so many regular and new customers come into our door. We thank everyone for your support.”

Chefs Michael Fry, Samantha Kincaid and Jon Nodler opened Cadence in March 2018. Kincaid and Nodler arrived in Philadelphia in 2012 and joined other restaurants such as Will BYOB, R2L, High Street on Market, Fork and a.kitchen.

Cadence serves new American cuisine, focusing on seasonal ingredients from the region. It offers a la carte options and a four-course fixed-price menu, as well as a choice of non-alcoholic beverages.

This restaurant is also famous for its Tex-Mex grilled food series on Sundays, when they sold grilled platters and tacos.

The rhythm is named Best New Restaurant in Food & Wine Magazine In 2019 and included Bon Appétit’s annual “best new restaurant” list In 2018.

Cadence is also one of the first restaurants to increase surcharges to help pay for the medical allowances of its seven full-time employees. Inquirer.

But like many other restaurants, Cadence has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the public health crisis, this restaurant was almost forced to provide takeaway services.

However, this restaurant did receive a lot of financial help in helping to make ends meet.

As a project named “Feeding the Frontline” last year During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 76ers and the Giants jointly provided 2,500 meals to the medical staff of the local hospital, and the restaurant staff received financial support.

Cadence is also one of about 60 Philadelphia restaurants Received a $5,000 grant from DoorDash in December last year Help maintain business in cold weather.