American Elm is reopening its doors following the killings of two workers last month

The restaurant also plans to open back up permanently later this month.
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American Elm in West Highland. April 29, 2023.
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American Elm is planning to reopen its doors to the community for Mother's Day weekend.

The West Highland restaurant has been closed since workers Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and Ignacio "Nacho" Gutierrez Morales were found shot to death at the restaurant on April 24.

A GoFundMe campaign for the two victims' families has raised more than $150,000 to date.

The restaurant will be open from 4-11 p.m. on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. It will also be open for brunch starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 14.

The restaurant will close its doors May 15-17 but will reopen starting Thursday, May 18 for service 7 days a week for happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch.

Their hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday from 4 -10 p.m., Friday from 4-11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged, but reservations can also be made online.

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