Save the B&O Espresso building... and their Chorizo with Ranchero scramble!

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Without B&O, it's just a stupid building. byMr. Cranky Pants2 months ago	( report abuse ) ( reply )
Tear it down.

hunh? bySuresh2 months ago	( report abuse ) ( reply )
The B&O is moving to the Dilettante's old space on Broadway. The proposed redevelopment would not eliminate the B&O business.

again? byzeebleoop2 months ago

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"...eliminates historical, architectural or cultural connections to our past"

not every old building in seattle is worthy of saving. in my opinion, the building which houses the b&o is a squat, unattractive, single-use single story building that needs to be redeveloped to suit the changing density of the neighborhood.

i'm sorry that some people who remember having their first espresso there 30 years ago won't be able to walk by the building and reminisce, but the times they are a changing. this is not to say that buildings and businesses shouldn't be preserved but let's pick our battles for structures that have ACTUAL significance. besides, more apartments will only help to drive down the cost of rent; supply and demand.

as for the business of b&o, if they have a loyal enough clientele i'm sure they'll find another spot and keep serving long into the future - just look at the soon to re-open bus stop.

Not everything is worth saving byWesa2 months ago	( report abuse ) ( reply )
I think B&O will pick up more business on Broadway.

el tajin byjonathan m.2 months ago	( report abuse ) ( reply )
I was wondering what happened to the thread about El Tajin? It seems to have disappeared. Was that info mistaken?

	RE: el tajin bylinder seattle2 months ago	( report abuse )
	http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2008/10/21/dilletante-wedn (It piggybacked on the Dilettante post.)

Agreed bycheesecake2 months ago

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I totally agree with zeebleoop on this one. I'm all for preserving certain buildings either for their aesthetic, historic or functional importance, and I can't blame the B&O for trying to save their building that they've been in for so long, but that building is not worth the trouble of trying to save. We need more density in the city, which means that lots of parking lots should and will be redeveloped, and lots of single story buildings (like this one) should and will be redeveloped as well.

B2 bySuresh2 months ago	( report abuse ) ( reply )
I talked to the owner of B&O on Saturday night (after consuming a delicious chocolate pot). He says their landlord gave them another 2-3 year lease on the current space. Given the economic crisis, the building owner is probably putting off redevelopment of the property. The owner of the B&O said that they are proceeding with plans to open their Broadway location. So there'll be 2 B&Os!