Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos to Change Ownership After Lawsuit Resolution
Plenty on Bell restaurant in Los Alamos will transfer ownership to Rowles Holdings LLC following the resolution of an eviction lawsuit.Summary
Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos is changing ownership after a settlement was reached in an eviction lawsuit filed by Rowles Holdings LLC, the building’s owner, against restaurant operators Jesper Johansson and Christine Gallagher. The lawsuit, filed in October 2025, stemmed from alleged lease violations, unpaid rent, and disputed repair costs, with damages exceeding $85,000. Rowles Holdings LLC and the Rowles family will take over ownership, intending to maintain the restaurant’s current operation while incorporating local ingredients and personal menu additions. They also plan to retain Jesper Johansson as the restaurant’s chef. The details of the settlement remain confidential, but a statement confirmed an orderly transition to the new ownership, with all parties working through necessary licensing and regulatory procedures. Plenty on Bell originally opened in January 2016, with Johansson as a founder and Gallagher joining as a co-owner in 2019, and Rowles purchased the building in March 2025.
(Source：Noozhawk)