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Restaurant news: Downtown Sarasota s Bijou Cafe sold to Sage owner
The restaurant group says it plans to continue normal operations at Bijou Cafe.
After 35 years, one of downtown Sarasota s longest-running dining establishments has been sold to a restaurant group that owns another popular downtown spot.
The Bijou Café has been sold to the Realm Restaurant Group represented by Sharon Carole, which also owns and operates Sage, according to a statement. Bijou Café had operated since 1986 under chef Jean-Pierre J.P. Knaggs and his wife Shay, who plan to retire with the transfer of ownership completed.
“I was so happy to sell to Sharon because I know she will continue it,” Knaggs said in the statement. “It’s like having a wonderful antique car and someone buys it who loves it. You know it will be well taken care of.”