Rick & Ann’s Restaurant to close after 36 years in Berkeley

Rick & Ann’s Restaurant, a beloved Berkeley spot for comfort food that opened in 1989, is closing down. The final day will be Aug. 3, owner Ann Lauer announced on the restaurant’s website.

“Thank you for all of your patronage over the last 36 years, and for allowing Rick & Ann’s Restaurant to be a part of your experiences,” said Lauer. “It has been so wonderful to be a part of this community and to experience all of your lives throughout the years. … I’ve enjoyed seeing customers that I held as children...