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I never went to Purr when it was across the street from The Stranger, and I never went to Purr when it was in Montlake, butโ€”ICYMIโ€”it’s dead. Sunday, July 29, was its final day open for business. SeattlePI.com called it “the Purr-fect end,” although I’m not sure why. Its chicken quesadilla was $18.25.

From the Facebook page of owner Barbie Roberts:

Letting Go is Never Easyโ€ฆโ€ฆ..

Dear Friends,
These past 13 years have brought many blessings to my life. Purr was a place to call home. It was this home that brought many of you into my life. Iโ€™ve made many friendships over the years and have created many wonderful memories in which I will never forget. As we all go through life, some of us go our separate ways. Itโ€™s always hard letting go, but just know, youโ€™ve impacted my life for the better.

Iโ€™d like to thank each of my amazing Employees whom Iโ€™ve had a pleasure to work with over the years. You made me very proud every single day. You brought something truly special to this home. We were a family. For this, I will be forever grateful.

I also would like to thank my Family for sticking by me through thick and thin. Mom, Dad, and Debbie, youโ€™re the best a girl could ask for. I love you dearly.

The time has come for me to move on, and retire this โ€œKitty Barโ€. Today, Sunday 7/29, from 2-10pm, I will be working behind the bar saying my final farewellโ€™s. Its been a real honor to have served you all these years and have you in my home. If you get a chance, please stop by.

What will I do next? Only time will tell. Relax a bit, I hope.
If I donโ€™t see you, please know this is never โ€œGoodbyeโ€โ€ฆ

Love you All
Forever Your Friend,

Barbie

R.I.P.

Chase Burns is The Stranger's former editor. He's covered everything from gay luchadores to chemical weapons to Isabella Rossellini's favorite pets.