The 10 Most Notable Bar and Restaurant Closings of 2011

Here, now, a look at the carnage that 2011 hath wrought, in order of most significant and shocking to more expected and mundane:

1. Alto [3/4/2011]
2. Convivio [3/4/2011]
3. Mars Bar [7/18/2011]
4. M Wells [8/30/2011]
5. Elaine's [5/26/2011]
6. Falai [9/13/2011]
7. Savoy [6/18/2011]
8. Matsugen [3/5/2011]
9. Shang [Fall 2011]
10. Life Cafe [9/12/2011]

Also pour one out for: Asia de Cuba, Kenmare, Water Taxi Beach, Don Hill's, Acme Bar & Grill, The Eldridge, Compose, The Oak Room, and Cafe Charbon.

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