I'm sick and tired of local businesses I like shutting down. In the last few days, we lost Cafe de la Paz, Elephant Pharmacy, and Cafe Intermezzo.
I'm trying to muster up a little sadness, maybe a smidgen of outrage, but it's not coming. After losing Cody's, I'm ready to see it all go.
So here it is, my (in-progress) list of favorite Berkeley businesses. The way I see it, knowing my luck, they're all going to shut down anyway, so why delay the inevitable? I can start mourning now, even as I continue to patronize them, knowing any day could be their last.
- Cheeseboard
- Vik's Chaat House
- Thai Temple brunch
- Amoeba Records
- Moe's Books
- Black Oak Books
- Comic Relief
- The Other Change of Hobbit
- Impact Theatre
- Aurora Theatre
Trust me, you're actually not ready to see it all go.
Come out and live with me in the burbs and I'll help you muster up a lot more sadness. :)
No, not Elephant Pharmacy! Not that I had the opportunity to go there much, but that place was great!