Pihakis' Restaurants Face Lawsuit, Chelsea's Valley Post Shuts Down

0:00It's April 28th. This is Birmingham News today, driven by AI. A food supplier called Evans Meats just slapped a lawsuit on a bunch of restaurants linked to Alabama restaurant tour, Nick Bihakis, claiming they owe. Nearly $400,000 in unpaid bills for meat, seafood, and other goods. The total comes to $394,238.73, plus interest and fees. This hit spots like Hero Donuts, Little Donkey, Luca, Sido, Rodney Scott's BBQ and Tasty Town spread across Alabama and Georgia. Meanwhile, all the eateries at Chelsea's Valley Post Development have shut down abruptly, leaving the whole entertainment district empty. That spot opened just last December 15th, 2025, and was packed with nothing but restaurants. Folks in Chelsea are worried, especially residents and workers left hanging, as the sudden closure sparked real concerns about jobs and the local vibe. That Bihakis group didn't respond to questions about closures or the suit.

1:03Instead, an auto reply said the contact was a former employee as of April 27th, 2026. City officials, including Mayor Cody Sumners, say they know about it, but details are scarce with legal stuff ongoing. They're staying positive about the economy and hoping for a quick fix. It's still unclear if more locations are closing or if any will bounce back, but we'll keep watching this one closely as it unfolds.