Making Our Restaurant Dreams a Reality

Well, we've been working hard on finalizing the business plan for La Bocca so we can take advantage of some of the great deals on commercial leases floating around. It's usually rare to find leases at the prices we're seeing in some really great, bustling Seattle neighborhoods. Sadly, we know this means some foodie comrades likely came before us and didn't fare so well. The current state of the economy is both a blessing and a curse when thinking about starting up a new restaurant venture. I know I've slowed down a bit on eating out, but it's never something I would completely cut out. I love new and interesting food too much, and I feel the need (now more than ever) to support the independent restaurants I love and want to see succeed. Speaking of which, if you haven't been to Rain in a while (or ever), check it out. I know sushi traditionalists might not enjoy their twists on sushi rolls, but I can't get enough. And, the albacore sashimi -- like butta!

Some day I hope we have loyal fans who will feel about La Bocca the way we feel about Rain. Whenever we go in there, it's like going to a friend's house who happens to know how to make kick-ass sushi. It just doesn't get better than that.