A popular restaurant in the heart of Salem is being sold to new management and will close after seven years of service.

The Derby Restaurant & Bar “will be moving on” and cease operations by Monday Dec. 1 as the new owners takes over, the establishment said in Facebook post Friday.

“After almost 7 years and enough memories to last a lifetime, it is time to step away. We want to send out a special thank you to all of those that have supported us throughout our journey and make sure we thank ALL of the stellar members of our team for all they have done to make The Derby a success,” the restaurant wrote.

“It goes without saying that over the years, we have worked with some truly remarkable people that we consider friends and family and will always cherish the relationships The Derby has

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