Upperline,closed in pandemic, won't reopen; sale possible

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Upperline has been closed ever since March 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, except for a handful of private events along the way.
Now, Clevenger and her family have decided not to reopen, and she is speaking publicly about it for the first time.

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It marks the end of the line for a New Orleans institution that has generated wide renown and deep-running loyalty through nearly 40 years in business.
Clevenger is 82. That is a big factor in the decision.
“If I was 62, I would definitely be reopening, but I’m not,” she said.

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