Courtesy of the Shumacher Group
The Decatur Metro blog is reporting that Depeaux in Decatur has closed. This Cajun restaurant reportedly spent around $1 million refurbishing the town’s historic train depot. The building had to be moved away from the tracks.
I tried — really tried — to like this place, but I gave up after a third or fourth visit where the food or the service or both left a questionable taste. I remember one order of red beans and rice that was so beyond salty it was funny. Still, it was nice to see some care lavished on this iconic, long-empty building.
UPDATE: According to Decatur Metro, owner Bill Sharkey says he will keep the restaurant open on weekends only.