It’s been hard to address this without bursting into tears…we lost an amazing friend and guest recently. It’s a hard way to finish out a year that has presented many challenges…but it also proves there is such love, hope and good in the world. We met Dan Sweeney in 2010 at our former restaurant. He was always positive, friendly and had such an appreciation for food, wine and travel. We were lucky enough to also meet his mom, Barbara after she relocated to Seattle from New York City during that time. Dan was such a light…he did amazing work for the kids at Seattle Country Day School. Often he would cross paths with other guests of ours here at the restaurant; and they would usually thank him for his impact on their children.
He wrote me in October sharing news of his cancer diagnosis; we were gutted but so encouraged by his positive attitude. Unfortunately he lost his battle by the beginning of December at the age of 48. But we were absolutely gifted by one last visit by Dan and his friends. The opportunity to say goodbye is a luxury that one can never take for granted. We are so honored that he chose to dine with us for his last meal out. Being able to look him in the eye and tell him we loved him was both challenging and incredibly meaningful…
Hug those around you…make sure they know how important they are. He did…and it made all the difference.
With love to our dearest Daniel B. Sweeney. Thank you.