More very sad news out of Decatur this morning.  I have received word that Teri Rogers, great community advocate and former owner of Feast, passed away yesterday morning.  You may recall that Teri closed her flagship restaurant, Feast, in February of last year after her breast cancer returned for a second time.

According to the note, the funeral arrangements are as follows…

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 29th from 5 pm to 7 pm at Joiner Anderson Funeral Home, 502 Miller Street Extension, Statesboro, Georgia 30458.    The funeral service will be at 2 pm on Wednesday, January 30th at 2 pm in the chapel at the funeral home.

All the very best to Teri’s family and friends during this very difficult time.  She will be dearly missed throughout the Decatur community.

Feast’s owner Teri Rogers just sent out this note…

Hey Everybody!

I just wanted to let everybody know that I have decided to close the doors of Feast.

After seven years of business, it has come time to say good-bye. Most of you know that I am battling breast cancer for the second time. Although I am very positive that I will kick this disease again, it has been difficult for me to stay as focused on the business as I should be. For the first time in my life, I am going to put my health first.

In addition, our sales have suffered with this challenging economy. It has been a difficult year, not only Feast, but for our customers as well. Although I have enjoyed seeing your friendly and supportive faces over the years, there just does not seem to be enough business to cover my expenses, much less make a profit. I appreciate the patronage that you have all given me. Most of you feel like family so this has been a very difficult decision. If it were not for all of you, I would not have been able to make it to seven years.

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Robert sends along this note from Feast’s general manager detailing a fundraiser for Feast’s well-known owner, Teri Rogers, who is again battling cancer…

Feast will be closed on Sunday, November 27 for a special benefit.

I wanted to let the community and our customers who know Teri Rogers, the owner of Feast,  that her friends and I are holding a benefit for her to help offset her medical bills as she battles cancer for a second time. Although we are using Feast as the venue, this is not a Feast event, so please understand.
Thanks, Robin

• Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 3pm until 10pm
• $50.00 per person general admission
• All guests receive 3 drink tickets & Chef’s appetizer plate. (special menu will be available… food for purchase).
• Musical Guests: Mike Zimmerman Trio; Tommy Thompson; Nelson Nolan; Dave Franklin; Rob Aldridge; Richard Smith & many more…
• Silent Auction & Raffles will be going on too so bring your dancing & buying shoes!

(Donations for the auction are welcome and will be much appreciated.)

If you cannot attend, but would like to make a cash donation, make checks payable to:

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The DNO tweets…

Feast owner announces @ #DecaturGa business assoc meeting she’s close to a deal to open “Farmstead 303″ in Depeaux space. Upscale meat & 3.