02/25/2026
this little bar on ives has given me so much. to give words to years of labor is difficult, and like many others have said before me, there’s no easy way to share news at the end. the short version: glou’s final days are this week, thursday — saturday. the slightly longer version: this space was a dream of mine and has and will hold so many incredible memories, made possible by so many (even more) incredible people. there’s been so much talent that’s come through here: chefs & bartenders & servers. there’s been so much support from all of you in fox point, providence, beyond. you’ve thrown weddings & birthdays & baby showers. we’ve seen 4 years of graduations. we’ve had engagements, book launches, anniversaries. we’ve mourned deaths & cried & screamed & felt the deep exhaustion of life from nearly every angle. I think one of the most important pieces has been being a place of comfort & security & friendliness without pretension. I have a deep gratitude for every person who’s spent time with us, and a well of appreciation for everyone who has worked here. the truth is, I can’t give glou what it needs anymore & it can’t give me what I need either. I think endings are both beautiful & sad, but necessary. I built everything in here with my own hands, worked morning through night for years, and I’ll leave proud of what we’ve made happen with our time. I’m excited to see what happens next in this space. I hope you’ll come say bye one last time (or maybe two or three) this week. more soon. yours - E
