Leaf Organics Has Left the Building

Leaf Organics, the restaurant at 11938 W. Washington Blvd. that opened, closed and reopened again over the last three years has officially shut its doors for the last time.

Owner Rod Rotondi posted the following sign on the store’s door and his own website, stating that the restaurant terminated its lease on June 17:

The whole property including Leaf and the surrounding buildings has been sold to a developer who plans on razing it to the ground and building a new apartment/retail complex. The developer made me an offer I couldn’t refuse and so I have sold my lease…

It is a bittersweet moment. As far as what’s next for Leaf and myself, that is a developing story. I am moving into a commercial kitchen to continue my packaged foods, catering and special events. I retain ownership of the Leaf brand, and all its components including the restaurant concept and recipes as well as the packaged foods.  I have had interest from people to move to different locations. I like to think that the end of anything is the beginning of something new. I will certainly be looking to my raw food teaching, private cheffing and packaged foods- maybe another book. If you want to join the conversation or get involved, email me at: rod@leaforganics.com

No word on who the developer is, but we’ll keep you posted.