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Popular coffee chain launches first-ever food menu
By Leila Ahmed
Emerald Cocktail Kitchen to permanently close following owner's sabbatical
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
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Emerald Cocktail Kitchen, a popular Tipperary Hill rooftop bar, is closing down for good, according to social media. Owner Michele Roesch originally planned on taking a six-month sabbatical to rest back in August. But after seeing how stepping away has improved her overall health, Roesch no longer wants to return to the restaurant business.
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