The Beef is Back!

I can't remember if I shared the sad news a few months ago, but the beef-bowl place across from the station that I raved about not too long after Gwen and Nicole visited - that place was torn down a few weeks ago. Russell went to enjoy a bowl of beefy goodness and when he got there, the sign on the door said it was closed. This was right before New Years, so we thought maybe the owner was taking a vacation. Alas, no. In spite of periodic checking, the shop never reopened and a few weeks ago a demolition crew came in and razed the building. It was very sad. Russell and I spent the last few months glanced optimistically at the empty building while waiting at the tracks, hoping for some sign that the restaurant would come back, that maybe it was just being remodeled. No such luck. It wasn't every going to come back.

Today however, we got a surprise. Two blocks down the road from the first restaurant, a new beef bowl restaurant opened. The sign was new, but looked very similar to the old restaurant. We peeked inside this morning and saw that the restaurant was situated the same and the chef, though we couldn't see him clearly, could definitely be the same guy. We were in a rush, so we didn't have time to stop and test out our theory.

On the way home tonight, the draw was too great. We had already eaten dinner, but Russell was pretty sure he could fit in some beef. I continued home and he went over to try the new place out. Before I even got home, I found a very satisfied text message on my phone. It was the same place. Well, apparently not quite the same. It is the same chef and the same basic style, but it is under new management and so there have been a few changes to the menu. The basics are all still there, though.

Russell is very happy, as am I.

Now that the beef bowl place is back, tasty as ever and all bright and shiny new, we are pretty sure it means Gwen and Nicole have to come back and try it.

It will definitely be on the tour for anyone who comes to visit.