Twilight-themed eatery closes its doors in Forks

FORKS -- After nearly three years of Twilight-related events and food, the Twilight Lounge has shut its doors permanently, along with The Lodge in Forks, a 1-year-old restaurant upstairs in the same building.

The Twilight Lounge, 81 N. Forks Ave., originally opened in 2009 as a location for bands, events and gatherings for fans of the books set in Forks.

In early 2010, the owners of Dazzled By Twilight -- Annette and Tim Root -- opened the restaurant, which housed a bar and food with Twilight-themed names.

A sign in the window and a Facebook.com message announced the closure Tuesday.

"With a huge thank you to our supporters both friend and foe, the Lodge in Forks, Dungeon Bar and Twilight Lounge bid you a fond farewell," said the Facebook page at http://tinyurl.com/46cvnfl.

"It is our biggest hope for Forks that someone will come forward to further the work we have begun and take advantage of a boost up."

Dazzled By Twilight will remain open in its location at 11 N. Forks Ave. 

The Roots did not return messages left at the store for comment.

Tour operation sold

Earlier this month, the couple had announced selling the tour portion of the business to the couple who operated it, Travis and Rianilee Belles.

At that time, a statement posted online said Annette Root wanted to spend more time with her family and children.

On Jan. 11, a message was posted that alluded to theft from the store.

Annette Root decided to open Dazzled By Twilight in fall of 2008 after traveling to the town and being disappointed by the lack of Twilight merchandise.

Six weeks after her visit -- in November 2008 -- she had moved from Vancouver, Wash., and the store was opened.
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