On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, Fokker’s Pub owners Bill & Laura Avery announced that they would be stepping away from the restaurant as new owners would be taking over. 

• “16 years ago, we made a lifelong dream come true of owning a restaurant,” they wrote in the announcement.

The husband and wife duo stated that while they anticipated many things (as it wasn’t their first business), what they didn’t expect to discover was a community, along with friendships that became family.

“We have been able to be a part of your lives in so many ways,” said Laura Avery. “We witnessed your joy when your team won, catered your weddings, helped pull off surprise parties, celebrated Billy Bowlegs together, and broke records collecting food for zombie walk. We rang in several New Years, served the best food you ever had at a company holiday party, and we catered your favorite comfort food at funerals.”

• She added that in a lot of ways, “we saw you on your best and worst days and that privilege will never be lost on us.” 

Avery went on to write that she and Bill will be passing the torch to new owners, and assured patrons that they would be in good hands. 

“We would love to see all of you before our last day, December 24th, to share a final pizza, beer, or hug,” she added. “We’d also love to hear about your favorite Fokker’s memories.”