Kim's Restaurant Closes After Financial Losses

Kim's, a popular Uptown restaurant owned by award-winning chef Ann Kim, will close on August 30 due to 'ongoing financial losses'. This closure comes just two months after staff voted to unionize, seeking better wages and working conditions, amidst a backdrop of vandalism that affected the business. The restaurant, which opened in 2023 to celebrate Kim's Korean-American heritage, faced difficulties as management did not voluntarily recognize the union formed by about 65% of its workers. Following the vote, workers expressed frustrations over pay and scheduling, while Kim maintained the unionization was unnecessary. Reservations will be honored until the closure, with gift cards usable at Kim's other venues. The restaurant's situation reflects broader challenges in the revitalization of the Uptown area.