Posts tagged Baby’s On Fire
Ex-owners of closed Baby’s on Fire open up about decision to shut down
August 14, 2026 // United Food and Commercial Workers Local 27 President Jason Chorpenning previously said in a statement that the owners’ move to shutter Baby’s On Fire was “union-busting 101.” The owners also confirmed they were staying in Portugal to help “business lower its payroll and health insurance costs” following David being diagnosed with skin cancer. They also dismissed the idea of being “absentee owners” after the workers’ union said in a June letter they’ve been “stewards” for the cafe, as the owners have lived abroad.
Mount Vernon-based Baby’s On Fire Cafe to shutter after workers seek to unionize
July 13, 2026 // Baby's On Fire Cafe will close its doors soon, according to an Instagram post made Friday. Owners Shirlé Hale-Koslowski and David Koslowski cited "significant losses in revenue" as the reason for the closure of the Mount Vernon-based cafe and record store, with the last day of service set for Sunday, July 19.