On a recent morning walk, I noticed that the former Stout is now home to Faces Bar/Bistro. A little internet digging revealed that this is the new venture from Eric Morris, of Gospel Bird and Hull & High Water fame. The Facebook photos look intriguing and I was a fan of Hull & High Water (never made it Gospel Bird, sadly), so I'll definitely swing by there soon for a pick-up.
Across the street and down a couple blocks, I noticed that the new El Mundo now sports an "Opening Soon" sign taped to the window. I always liked the layout of that spot, whether as Asiatique or Flavor, so I'm really looking forward to enjoying that menu in a slightly less funky atmosphere (not that there's anything wrong with funky, except in certain contexts).
Sadly, on the other end of the spectrum, I was sad to see Cozy Kitchen close up shop. I had hoped they would be able to hang on, especially since their take-out business model seemed well suited for the times. I'll miss their mac and cheese and various casseroles.
