The casino decided not to renew the licensing agreement, which expired in September, with the chefs, so that it could pursue another concept, according to a casino spokesperson. The Baltimore restaurant closed before the sexual harassment allegations that have rocked the Besh Restaurant Group this week came to light. The New Orleans CBD location of Johnny Sánchez remains open. The name Johnny Sánchez combines John Besh’s first name with Aarón Sánchez’s last name. Johnny Sánchez Baltimore, a 6,100 square foot outpost of the upscale, Mexican taqueria co-owned by John Besh and Aarón Sánchez, closed its doors in the Horseshoe Casino last month, reports the Baltimore Sun.