[Spunky]

"I’m trying to figure out what to make for tonight."

I am taking my oldest daughter out to Chinese Gardens tonight. This restaurant has been a favorite in my town Pasco,WA for 58 years and tonight will be it's last night because it is closing for good.

So many memories here. My husband and I ate here lots of times and it is where we had a banquet celebration when my youngest daughter got married.

One of Chinese Gardens’ trademarks is its extensive collection of vintage Jim Beam whiskey decanters on display throughout the bar and restaurant.Produced between 1952 and the mid-1980s as a promotion to drive sales, Jim Beam’s detailed ceramic bottles came in a variety of shapes, sizes and themes, commemorating predominately American historical events, people and more. They are popular among collectors. Chinese Gardens’ collection numbers 325. Chinese Gardens displays an extensive collection of vintage Jim Beam whiskey decanters throughout the bar and restaurant numbering 325. (Photo by Laura Kostad) Whether they simply cir

Another piece of Pasco going away to become another Mexican Restaurant I am afraid. :-(

[JudyinCanada]

Oh Spunky.....that will be a bittersweet dinner. It’s good that you’re getting out there one more time....enjoy.

[Chickensoup]

why are they closing?

[Chickensoup]

why are they closing?

[DollyCali]

How nice you’ll be with your daughter. But it’s going to be full of memories and tears for you with your husband and the fine food, and the relationship you have with the owners.

It’s a really difficult time for restaurants now. I have a quite a few friends who own and /or our managers. The rising food cost make them right raise prices. Their clientele who are now in a recession can’t afford it. So sales are down and taxes and utilities are going up. In many cases - and I’m guessing this might be the situation for your people. They’re older need to retire and no one of their children or relatives want to buy take over. They don’t want to sell if they can’t keep it in the family.

Small businesses really really are having a difficult time

[CottonBall]

That is sad when beloved places close down. It’s too bad they couldn’t find somebody to buy it and continue on with their recipes.

Enjoy your dinner and see you after!

[Rusty0604]

That’s sad.