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Some restaurants in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine have announced that they are closing for the weekend due to the current situation downtown.

Protestors responding to the death of George Floyd marched through downtown and Over-the-Rhine Friday night and early Saturday morning. After several hours of peaceful protests, some people turned to violence and vandalism, and several businesses sustained visible damage, including broken windows.

Protests on Saturday afternoon have been peaceful.

Downtown restaurants Butcher and Barreland the View at Shires Gardenand Ch in Over-the-Rhine, which are all operated by IgniteEntertainment, posted messages on Facebook about closing temporarily on Saturday morning.

To our friends and guests, we are so sorry, but due to the current situation downtown, we have decided to close our business today, effective immediately, the messages read. When we plan to reopen, we will post on social media and our website. We will be notifying all guests with reservations through Open Table momentarily. Please stay safe and love one another, and thank you for your support.

Several businessesand restaurants, such as Washington Platform and Fiery Hen, have boarded up windows on Saturday, either to cover damage or as protection.

Washington Platform at Court and Elm streets, downtown Cincinnati, is boarded up on Saturday, May 30, 2020, after protests the night before.(Photo: Sam Greene/The Enquirer)

The Mercer OTR and Nation in Pendleton also announced on Saturday they are closing for the weekend.

Nation posted a photo on Facebook showing a covered door. We will be closed today and are talking this afternoon to discuss the rest of the weekend, the post said. Doors can be replaced. Time for us to come together as a community and support each other.

Arnold's Bar and Grill will also be closing for the weekend. "It is with careful thought and consideration that Arnolds has decided to not be open for the rest of the weekend. We hope to see you next week. We love you Cincinnati. Please stay safe," a Facebook post said.

Aladdin's Eatery and Lounge has closed its Over-the-Rhine location for the weekend. "For the safety of our staff and guests we have decided to shut down this location during this difficult time. Please check back on our Facebook page for an update on our re-opening.#justiceforgeorgefloyd," a Facebook post said.

Gomez Salsa has also closed its Over-the-Rhine location but the Walnut Hills location remains open.

Other restaurants, including Bru Burger, Quan Hapa,Court Street Lobster Bar and Sundry and Vice, announced theyare open but will be closing early tonight because of the 10 p.m. curfew Saturday and Sunday imposed by Mayor John Cranley.

We are saddened over last nights rioting. We are heartbroken over what led to it. We love you guys and this beautiful city, posted Sundry and Vice in Over-the-Rhine.

We will be open from 2-8pm in accordance with tonights 10pm curfew. An earlier close allows our staff and guests time to get home before the curfew is in place.

The Enquirer will update this story.

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