Longtime Pike Place Market restaurant sells to group of employees

The Virginia Inn — a 122-year-old culinary institution in Seattle — has been purchased by four longtime employees in a deal that keeps the restaurant alive.

The restaurant, a Pike Place Market staple, was headed for closure in April due to a lease dispute. The dispute was eventually settled by the previous owners and the Pike Place Market and Development Authority (PDA).

The PDA announced Thursday that four employees — Jackelyn Batingan, Amber Quezada, Manuel Sarabia and Marisa Mohr — have officially become the new owners. Financial details of the ownership transition were not disclosed.

"We are thrilled to be the new stewards of this historic Seattle establishment," said the new ownership group in a joint statement. "As longtime employees, we feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to bring our personalities, experience and enthusiasm to this beloved place."

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