A beloved Crystal neighborhood restaurant says it has seen a significant influx of customers since announcing plans to close last month.

Milton’s Vittles, Vino, and Beer recently launched an online fundraiser through Givebutter, with the goal of raising between $100,000 and $150,000 to keep its doors open. So far, it has raised about $20,000.

In a Facebook post, the restaurant admits that the fundraiser is moving at “a very slow pace," which it says is understandable.

“Times are tough, and disposable income is limited. We respect that not everyone can help in this way."

As money trickles in through the fundraiser, ownership says there has been significant increase in customers since it was announced that the restaurant is closing three weeks ago.

“This surge in business has given us t

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