Comments on: West Seattle restaurants: A Terrible Beauty has closed in The Junction

By: WSlifer

WSlifer — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:45:23 +0000

Lets not over think it , this business is not rocket science. Good product backed by good sales people= sales/revenue. They over extended in Lake Union and sucked the good energy (staff) out of the location to make that work. Product suffered, sales suffered now the doors are closed and they have nothing but a lease to sell. Just like the Wingdome. Its an all too familiar story in our business.

By: savoirfaire

savoirfaire — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:03:30 +0000

I would love to see the Pan-Africa Grill come back; does anyone know what happened to them after they closed in Morgan Junction? I know their service got a bad rap, but their food was great. IIRC the owners also had/have a shop selling spices etc. at Pike Place Market–the ATB space would be perfect for that since it’s already got the built-in mini-store.

Failing that, a proper 24-hour diner would be great, or maybe Korean bbq.

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:07:51 +0000

It’s a bummer that nothing has managed to stay there. I know Godfather’s was there in ’83, because it was Taco Pizza and video games in the back for me!
That was also when Kathy’s Studio of Dance was a video arcade, too.
I would help fund Rocksport’s return to the Junction if they wanted that spot!

By: R2

R2 — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 17:39:19 +0000

They had the best Reuben in town! I agree with others that it always seemed to be busy, served ample portions and reasonably priced. I never had a bad experience with my food or service. What a disappointment.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 05:14:42 +0000

Great place for a well conceived …..diners drive in and dives type place…..nw style ……

By: datamuse

datamuse — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 23:00:48 +0000

Mark: it doesn’t look like much, but Morningstar Deli at 9th and Henderson has some of the best BBQ I’ve tasted in years.

By: SF

SF — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 22:47:36 +0000

I am not surprised and it has nothing to do with “cursed corner syndrome”.
The service, food and management in the last year was terrible.

By: WSB

WSB — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 20:17:00 +0000

In reply to interested party. Records show the building is owned by Leon Capelouto, who has multiple properties in The Junction. I don't know if he has a property manager but you'll find Capelouto Properties in telephone listings.

By: interested party

interested party — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 20:10:26 +0000

Anyone know who the landlord/ property management is?

By: gypsyhippie

gypsyhippie — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 18:04:41 +0000

What A Terrible mistake!!

By: cristypt

cristypt — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:42:36 +0000

Mr. Gyros. Please come to West Seattle.

By: matt

matt — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:04:54 +0000

Fortunately, I’m not gonna lose any sleep over this closing, although reading through the comments, I feel bad for the people who enjoyed going to this bar/restaurant. I never had anything to eat here that I enjoyed, and the beer selection left a lot to be desired from my personal tastes.

Hopefully something interesting will take its place. I don’t think it’s a cursed spot, it’s just that people didn’t want to go to a crappy bar, ha

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:17:04 +0000

Hey — I’m the trivia dude – thanks for the nice words! I’m going to be hosting at the ATB Renton starting next week – we’re going to give the Renton host a needed break. Come if you can. In the meantime, if you have a venue recommendation for a new quiz, please drop me a line: quizfix@gmail.com. And you can go to http://www.facebook.com/quizfix to find out where I land next. Thanks!

By: Sweet Lou

Sweet Lou — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:19:05 +0000

How about a reincarnation of Groucho’s! Loved that place.

By: Costanza

Costanza — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 08:43:52 +0000

To whomever asked about the dude who hosted the trivia on Thursdays… Starting next week he’ll continue trivia hosting duties at the South Lake Union location