Twitter reactions to Heartland's demise

Here's the reaction on Twitter to the news of Heartland's impending closure, from chefs, restaurateurs and diners.

Gavin KaysenVerified account‏@gavinkaysen Gavin Kaysen Retweeted Rick Nelson

Thank you Lenny and @HeartlandStPaul for creating beautiful food and memories, I'm really sorry to hear about this

Andrew ZimmernVerified account‏@andrewzimmern Russo is a great man, his next act will inspire

Paul Berglund‏@paulberglund Paul Berglund Retweeted Rick Nelson

@HeartlandStPaul made so much of what I do today possible. Thank you, Lenny and Mega, for being pioneers.

Eric Dayton‏@ericdayton Very sorry to hear this news. There wouldn't be @BachelorFarmer without @HeartlandStPaul.

Everyone! Go to @HeartlandStPaul to send Lenny&Mega off with bundles of love, appreciation & inspiration #originalfarmtotable #localleader

LeAnn Suchy‏@lovelyleann LeAnn Suchy Retweeted Rick Nelson

But...but...I love @HeartlandStPaul.

Kathleen Stoehr‏@sswren Kathleen Stoehr Retweeted Rick Nelson

This breaks my heart all while I understand truly why, at 58, he needs something new. Smart, talented, gracious. #respect

Matt Hilker‏@mthilker Matt Hilker Retweeted Rick Nelson

A little part of me just died. So many memories there...

Julia Schrenkler‏@juliaschrenkler @HeartlandStPaul I just. Don't. Even. Understand.

Ken Paulman‏@kenpaulman Ken Paulman Retweeted Rick Nelson

Honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten was a simple side of asparagus w/ white sauce at @HeartlandStPaul.