1620 Savoy, one of the best-known fine dining locations in Little Rock, recently announced it’s closing its 1620 Market St. doors to the public immediately.
The restaurant had more than 25 years of great food, wine and service under its belt, after its predecessor, 1620, opened in 1990. It was eventually purchased in 2012 by RH Cuisine—owned by Rush Harding—with Chefs Payne Harding and Tim Morton (nephew of former owner Yvette Brady) at the reins.
After a rebranding and remodel, the Harlem ballroom after which the new 1620 Savoy was modeled was designed to attract a wide range of clientele, which helped it flourish through the challenges of Prohibition well into the 1950s.
On May 25, 1620 Savoy was purchased by Jeffrey Edwards. The restaurant closed to the public on Saturday, Jan. 9.
As for catering obligations, RH Catering—led by Chef Tim Morton—will fulfill these arrangements, while the facility will continue to host private parties and catered events during the search for a new tenant.