After two days of compiling my thoughts, I will tell you about why I have asked that question in my last post. Before I continue, I would like to tell you about a place that was close to me.
About 2 months ago, there was an Italian coffee house called Lidos. I used to go there during my high school years after my guitar lessons and get a good cup of tea or coffee. It used to be a sanctuary were young artist come and share ideas, music, and laughter. When I was last there, everyone was happy and prosperous. Then two months later, after my trip to Aspen, I was walking down the street and it was gone. I was shocked because last time I was there, everything was going great and now it was gone without a trace. After that, I started to think that my home town is starting to lose its originality. I was afraid that soon, there would be nothing left but big brand names and greasy food imported from out of country.
That was why I ask if anything was original anymore, because I wanted to know if there is still hope for the independent restaurant.
There was one thing that did give me an understanding about what I call "The Life Cycle of the Restaurant." As another legend and childhood memory was opened for the last time. I see all these people waiting in line for about an hour or more to get there last hot dog or Italian beef before they close there doors. The owners were retiring and they are very happy that they were open for about 26 years. That's when I realize that there is a life cylce to a business. If one place close down, then another goes up and if that business was open for sometime and business was good in every way, then there was no regrets. True there are places that stay open for 20 or 100 years more but with every different owner, a new life of the restaurant opens up. Its almost like reincarnation; when an old life fades from existence, another life comes into the world. With that in mind; I can say that as long as people are willing to open up there own restaurant, coffee shop or any other place, I will support them until the end.
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