Madam Woo has announced that it will be closing its Dunedin restaurant, citing “ongoing skilled labour shortages” as the reason behind the decision.
A note posted on the window of the Stuart Street location said that it was an “incredibly hard decision” to make, but the restaurant would be closing for good on Thursday. The move would allow the owners to focus on other establishments across the country.
“We remain committed to our vision to successfully grow Madam Woo and our new brand Hawker & Roll so more customers can experience the hospitality we have to offer.”
Madam Woo, the brainchild of Michelin-experienced chef Josh Emett and hospitality stalwart Fleur Caulton, was launched in Dunedin to great excitement in 2015. At the time, Caulton said that she and Emett saw Dunedin as the perfect “opportunity for the style of business we have.”
“We love Dunedin as a city and have spent a lot of time there and think it's a great place to have a business.”
Dunedin diners will have until Thursday to redeem their loyalty points, after which time the points will be accepted at other Madam Woo locations across the country.
