Root and Square Root closed

I never cared for either place

Too expensive

One of the best Charcuterie's in town

I read about the closures...it's a reminder that a good & lasting restaurant is as much a play or theater event as it is a place to eat. Root and Square Root never seemed terribly welcoming or hospitable to me, so I didn't go back. Unless you're a hotel restaurant with an endless stream of new faces, you've got to have repeat customers or your business will fail. People want to be dazzled by food, but more than than, they want to enjoy themselves. Managing to capture both (innovation as well as comfort/familiarity/welcoming hospitality) spells success. Root, et al never seemed to figure this out.

The concept & pricing doomed them from day 1. I’m surprised they lasted this long as I never hear(d) them mentioned in any of the circles I run in,

whoa, i went to a party upstairs at Root on Friday. I guess this explains why they ran out of a bunch of beer.

Damn, food was excellent at both