Archive for November, 2015
Sammi's Deli, 506 Beltline Boulevard: Summer 2015 12 comments
Commenter AW noted that the Sammi's on Beltline is now closed and a Peruvian restaurant is in its place -- although looking closely at this shot I snapped from the road, I'm wondering if that might be gone as well.
As far as I am aware, this (if open) is the only Peruvian place in town. It's supposed to be one of the world's great cuisines, but it's not one I know anything at all about.
As for Sammi's, I have to admit the only time I've been in one (not this one) I was so non-plussed at the interior that I just ordered a drink and left rather than eating there.
(Hat tip to commenter AW)
Rice Paddy Restaurant, 732 Front Street (Georgetown): Spring 2015 6 comments
I was in downtown Georgetown a few weeks ago, having taken a refrigerator part to the very far edge of town and looking to eat al-fresco on Front Street. I had a nice Italian lunch on the sidewalk and then decided to walk around for a few minutes.
I was very surprised to see the Rice Paddy Restaurant closed. This old building, almost across the street from the burned out area of the Georgetown Harborwalk, has been a local fixture for as long as I can remember. In the event, I can only recall eating there once, probably back in the late 1980s. The memory is hazy, but I think it was quite good, but rather fancier than my usual spots.
For now, the web site is still up, and still shows a 2014 award. This Yelp page suggests that it must have closed in or before May 2015.
Westside Ice & Fuel Co., 1801 Two Notch Road: October 2015 (Moved) 27 comments
Two Notch stalwart Westside Ice has now moved to 1001 Idlewild Boulevard off of Bluff Road.
This building has that classic "ice house" look, with the long open deck. Their web site says the business dates from the 1930s -- I wouldn't be surprised if horse drawn ice wagons once pulled up here..
(Hat tip to commenter Frank Mancuso)
UPDATE 23 August 2021 -- Commenter Frank Mancuso (who has apparently had an eye on the place) sends these pictures of the demolition of the building:
Also adding map icon.
UPDATE 2 September 2021 -- Some more pictures of the demolition a bit further along:
UPDATE 13 September 2021 -- Demolition is complete:
