Black Forest Restaurant reopens after 2018 fire

Matt Jordan November 15, 2019

Last Updated: November 15, 2019

A popular eatery in Grants Pass is back with the same family atmosphere after it was forced to close due to a fire.

The Black Forest restaurant on ‘E’ street sustained heavy damage from a fire that started in the kitchen In march of last year.

The family owned establishment spent the last 20 months refurbishing the popular diner which celebrated it’s reopening Thursday.

Black Forest regulars immediately responded, saying they’re happy to have a part of their routine back in their lives.

“We kind of lost a place that we were comfortable with. Because of the family atmosphere. When you lose that, it’s kind of like losing part of your family,” said Peggy McAllister, a regular at the restaurant.

The restaurant’s owner was so busy with customers they were unavailable for an interview, but they did tell us they’re excited to be back.

Matt Jordan November 15, 2019

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.