Slate closes in Dr. Phillips

The business on Sand Lake Road closed unexpectedly earlier this week.

By Annabelle Sikes
| 11:28 a.m. January 5, 2024

Southwest Orange
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A popular Dr. Phillips staple has closed its doors.

Slate, which has been operating since 2015, took to social media to make the unexpected announcement Wednesday, Jan. 3.

The business' website and Instagram post sports the same message: "To our wonderful customers, it is with a heavy heart we announce the permanent closure of our restaurant. We extend our sincere gratitude for your loyalty and support throughout the years. Farewell, and thank you for being a cherished part of our community."

Slate, located next to Trader Joe's at 8223 W. Sand Lake Road, was known for serving modern American cuisine.

No other statements from the business have been made regarding the closure. The eatery's Instagram has been wiped of all posts except the closure announcement.

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Annabelle Sikes

News Editor Annabelle Sikes was born in Boca Raton and moved to Orlando in 2018 to attend the University of Central Florida. She graduated from UCF in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Her past journalism experiences include serving as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, a reporter at The Community Paper, managing editor for NSM Today, digital manager at Centric Magazine and as an intern for the Orlando Weekly.