Friends & Fans Remember Colin Devlin & His Restaurants

Following the tragic news that Brooklyn restaurateur Colin Devlin died of an apparent suicide this morning, fans and colleagues took to Twitter to share remembrances of Colin and his restaurants. Here's a glimpse at some of the instant reactions from critics, bloggers, restaurateurs, and diners:

From a fan:

R.I.P. Colin Devlin. Your burger joint has satiated me many a lonely night in Brooklyn. Your memory will live on. Thank you.

— James Greene, Jr. (@HoneyIShrunkJG2) July 25, 2013

Complex's Foster Kamer:

Devlin's places were a lot of people's first dates, meals in Williamsburg (like me)—or Brooklyn, or NY. Gave a lot of people great memories.

— Foster Kamer (@weareyourfek) July 25, 2013

From the Brooklyn Brewery team:

Our hearts go out to Colin Devlin's family, friends & staff. We'll miss you, friend. http://t.co/C2RSzkxX94

— The Brooklyn Brewery (@BrooklynBrewery) July 25, 2013

From Times critic Pete Wells:

Hard to reconcile the happiness I felt at Dumont & Dressler w/ pain of learning their owner is dead, apparent suicide, & his wife a widow.

— Pete Wells (@pete_wells) July 25, 2013

From Gael Greene:

I loved Dumont,wrote about Dressler just after it opened in June 2006.http://t.co/ameLDMB69d Shocked by owner's suicide.

— Gael Greene (@GaelGreene) July 25, 2013

From blogger Clay Williams:

Sorry to hear about Dumont/Burger owner Colin Devlin - Dressler was a key date spot for me & @digitam when we first got together. Tragic.

— clay williams (@ultraclay) July 25, 2013

The Meat Hook:

Dumont was one of my first meals in NYC. Our thoughts are with Colin Devlin's wife and family. Crushed.

— The Meat Hook (@themeathook) July 25, 2013

Bloomberg's Ryan Sutton:

So sad to learn Colin Devlin has died. Fond memories of al fresco cocktailing at Dressler with my friends, quoting True Romance & Godfather.

— ryan sutton (@qualityrye) July 25, 2013

Former Times critic Sam Sifton:

Reviewed Dumont in 2002, a Fanelli's for the Bklyn new-parents set. Loved that chicken and, obvs., the burger: http://t.co/YeiDUs0cPw.

— Sam Sifton (@SamSifton) July 25, 2013

From the people at Whisk in Williamsburg:

We are heartbroken to hear of the sad news about our friend Colin Devlin. Sending all of our love and light to his family, friends and staff

— whisk (@whisknyc) July 25, 2013