Saw, or noticed, today a couple of small businesses that I’ve been going to for years are closing down, or have closed recently.

First is Wally Ho’s. Convenient place to get safety check and good lunch spot. Restaurant closes today and garage goes for a little while more.

Second is a seafood shop in Chinatown that I go to every so often, but have been doing so for years. Sign on the awning is still up, but doors chained up and looked like they haven’t been open for a while.

One that closed a while ago was Likelike Drive Inn. Visited there often for brunch on my days off and occasionally after a night of drinking.

I think Char Hun Sut is listed as “closed temporarily”.  Ventured into Chinatown this morning and noticed many open shop space and vendor stalls in the markets.

I think many new small businesses will eventually take their place, but also wondering when folks will take the chance. I think many small businesses were hanging on and almost looking for a reason to call it quits. Recent events put them over the edge.

What are some small businesses that were faves of yours that have closed in the last year?