Angel’s in escrow

Angel’s (Photo: Lunch)

Angel’s owners Melanie and Todd Nagy confirmed this week that they had sold Angel’s. The deal is currently in escrow. The buyer is Convict Lake’s Brian Balarski. Melanie said she was told Balarski will “keep it as original as possible” but really, she doesn’t know.

The Nagys, who live in Mono City, plan to stay in the area. They have kept the barbecue smoker and will participate in the festival circuit this summer as “When Pigs Fly Catering Co.”

Owners of Angel’s since October 2003, the Nagys said they didn’t want to sell, but were ultimately subdued by a not-so-friendly banker.

Mel says, “I’ve had people walking up to me in the bank and congratulating me on the sale. I just got tired of telling the story and wanted to set the record straight … this was a short sale. This was not by choice.”

The Nagys will operate Angel’s until approximately the first week of May.