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Ballard’s Cafe Besalu Appears to Be Closed Indefinitely | Eater Seattle

"I've long considered the Ballard pastry spot opened in 2000 by James Miller — a three-time James Beard semifinalist — a neighborhood institution and destination for pastry fans. After Miller and his wife Katie sold the shop in 2017 to Herkimer Coffee and moved to Besalú, Spain, it retained a loyal fanbase who lined up for its flaky croissants and seasonal fruit pastries. In mid-February the bakery closed for a few days due to issues from a recent kitchen renovation, then extended the closure, and the latest update says management is unsure of the path to reopening, citing a long few years of COVID-related adjustments, difficult remodel complications and burnout and saying they need to regroup to find a sustainable way forward. The indefinite nature of the closure prompted dismay online and offers of help, and Besalu's management acknowledged the broader citywide challenges in food and beverage — COVID, rising costs, worker shortages — while saying they have no concrete plan to share yet." - Harry Cheadle