In the midst of the demolition of the former Ramada Inn, Whiskey Creek is reaching out to customers to let them know it’s still open.

In the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Monday Morning Memo, Whiskey Creek Owner Jim Gardner said he thinks a lot of people are afraid to come into the restaurant because it looks like it’s about to be razed.

“But we are here, we are open and our staff is eager to serve you,” Gardner said. “We have wonderful, long term, hard-working employees that count on your support to get us through this demolition project.”

In the memo, Gardner said Whiskey Creek has a lease with several years remaining and can’t remodel or build a new store on the corner until the redevelopment plans are finalized. The new owners of the former Ramada Inn property are currently in the process of tearing down the hotel. Gardner said while they plan to bring in a new store eventually, right now they need the community’s support.

“We appreciate our guests and hope they will understand we are in a position not of our making, and hope they will continue to come in as the corner is being developed,” he said.

CLICK HERE to view the chamber’s memo.