"This is a short story and a review… So, years and years ago the company I worked for sent me out to Seattle for a months long stay. I worked just down the street from this quaint restaurant. My coworkers always ate at these other popularized eateries but I always came here and it’s not just because the food is delicious. After my almost everyday visit for lunch, the woman who always took my order started to get the idea. So, naturally the woman shared her and her husbands life stories related to opening up their restaurant with me and I shared where I was from, about my family back home, and how I’m only here for a short time for work. It was such a pleasant but short relationship as I was leaving so soon. I really loved this place- the lovely older couple and the amazing food melted my heart. When it came to my last days there I had promised her that I’d be back and that I’d bring my family too. But, I made sure she knew I meant it because I really did. I was just a young woman back then, maybe 21. With respect, I’m sure she doubted me. April 2022 Sure enough, I brought my husband and my son on a little over a week adventure through Olympic National Park to Seattle. On our last day, just before we would board our plane back to San Diego- once again, I’d visit this quaint restaurant but this time with my family- like I had promised. I ordered the cannelloni with the lemon soup, I think it’s called avgolemono. Both were my favorite way back when and it’s my favorite to this day. While we waited for our food, I grew impatient to tell her who I was. I knew it had been many many years since I’d been there and I’m sure she had seen many faces since then. After eating I finally told the woman of my history with her and this restaurant. She said there was something about me, something familiar and that was enough for me. After that her and her husband sat with us, telling us their story. They even brought out the lollipops, which use to be for grabs in a small basket at the register but I'm sure with concerns over COVID, they had stored them away. It’s the little things that make us smile. Not to mention, there’s something beautiful that comes from a couple telling their story together. It was humbling and so kind of them to share their life with us. I could have sat there forever, listening to them talk. It may seem ridiculous to some but this moment, my family and I sharing this time together with this lovely older couple was really special. When it came to saying goodbye, I didn’t want too but again, we did have a plane to catch. So, we left. I teared up walking back to the car. Would I ever see them again? Honestly, probably not but that doesn’t mean I can’t share this story with you and maybe you’ll go see them. It would make me happy to know that this story didn’t end here and that it carry’s on through others. What can I say? I’m a hopeless romantic… Look, I don’t know who sparked the conversation all those years ago but I am so thankful we shared these moments together and I hope it encourages you to try the food, maybe even strike up a conversation with the owners because this is life- enjoying ourselves, sharing and caring."
