SANDEE GLIB: A GOOD THING IS CLOSED >>>

I heard on the streets yesterday (actually while drinking wine with wine vendors and chatting with a food vendor), that East & West Cafe on Tacoma Mall Boulevard has closed its doors. When called to confirm this rumor, a recorded message stated: "Hi, this East-West Cafe. We are going to be closed for an indefinite amount of time. We will re-open at a later date. We will announce that date at a later time. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

I remember when East & West was just a little house that could fit maybe eight tables. There would be lines out the door of customers waiting for lunch. A few years back they knocked down the tiny house and built a shiny new restaurant complete with a beautiful garden, larger dining areas and a full bar. The food was always fresh and fabulous. Sometimes it pays to stay small. I hope that this is truly only temporary.

The Proctor location is still up and running.