Well, guess I can trash my nearly filled Kiku punch card. I always liked the place and I think it was there since I went to elementary school across the street.

Shame about Carmelita. Clearly, the place was a success. Clearly, it had a great run. I just wish places like that could become the sorts of institutions that go on indefinitely.

Bethany, have you posted anything about the new pub that is taking over the Le Gourmand space?
I think it's opening in November.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brimmer-H…

kiku has been there since the 70s. that's a drag.

Rents are impossibly high for small business restaurants. Its a wonder any individual eatery can survive in this economic climate. That's why we see the same owners with multiple establishments.

Ravenna Peaks... was charming. A special place for my family to visit. Many thanks to them for the good times and great treats.

@3: Oh, yes, the latest in ampersands... they say they're opening next month. Here's this:

http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/brimm…

Their purple prose aside, it sounds like it could be good.

Only Peak's will be missed by this household. Sniff.

I am ready to go pee on the 1% now.