Cedars of Lebanon — believed to be the first Lebanese/Armenian restaurant in Salt Lake City — will close after 38 years in business.
Owners Raffi and Marlen Daghlian say June 8 will be the final day of service at their Middle Eastern restaurant at 152 E. 200 South. The couple plan to go into semiretirement — continuing to operate a catering business and Daghlian Rugs at 2364 S. Main St.
The Daghlians already have leased the restaurant space to the local franchise owner of Curry Up Now, a fast-casual restaurant chain from San Francisco. That eatery is expected to open this winter and will also house the company’s bar concept, Mortar & Pestle.