Is Phil's Bar B-Q Closed Permanently in Eureka?

Eureka-Wildwood Patch received several inquiries and concerns over the past week about if Phil's Bar B-Q is closed for a short-term, specific reason, or if the potential bite is worse.

Like the restaurant, the automated newspaper stand located just outside the front door of Phil's Bar B-Q in Eureka is empty, and a bit forlorn-looking. Through the front window can be seen a hand-drawn, dry-erase sign that communicated:  "For Sale, Closing Sunday." Several Eureka-Wildwood Patch readers recently emailed regarding why the open pit barbecue eatery was closed over the past two weeks. Merchants in the barbecue's vicinity said the future of the barbecue restaurant appeared to be unclear. Julie Wood, economic development director for Eureka, said owner Phil Polizzi gave City Hall his cell phone number, and indicated he would sell the property or may reopen. Click here to sign up for the free Eureka-Wildwood Patch morning …

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