-Today we noticed a change of ownership announcement at Daimo, the upscale Chinese restaurant on E. 14th. I'm not sure if the El Cerrito branch of the restaurant was also sold and what this means to the restaurant. Stay tuned and I'll find out :)
-We noticed several months ago that Daimo Express, which as far as I know wasn't connected to Daimo, had closed. A (cash-only) Hawaiian BBQ place has open in its stead. We haven't tried it yet, but plan to.
-It seems that Hawaiian BBQ has become very popular in San Leandro. In addition to the one mentioned above and Aloha Kitchen, there is also Hawaiian Sista's Cafe on Manor Blvd. and another Hawaiian BBQ place is said to open at Palma Plaza. We love Hawaiian BBQ so we have no complaints.
-According to an article in the San Leandro Times last week, Latté Da, a cool coffehouse on Washington Ave. is closing. We go to Latté Da from time to time, much less often that I actually mean to go, and it's sad to see it go. Apparently the owner cannot afford the increase in rent.
-We've also heard through the grapevine that Perry's Food for the Soul is closing. Apparently they are not doing enough business. There is a community call to go and support this black & woman owned business so if you haven't tried Perry's yet, why don't you give it a try?
-Casa María #2, a Mexican restaurant on E. 14th near downtown, has reopened after being closed down by the health department. A correspondent who lives nearby tells me that the restaurant had had problems with rats, there were rat feces everywhere including plates. Apparently they have solved some of the problems, and now they have a garbage service, but it's not clear whether they use it. He also claims that they bring unrefrigerated food. I'm staying away for now.
-Francisco's, a Mexican restaurant on Bancroft, has re-opened after being closed down for over a year (or so it seems to me). Anyone know the details about its closing and re-opening? I know that Francisco's had gone through bankrupcy.
-I've also heard through the grapevine that a Chilli's will be opening at Bayfair.
Any other news?