Wither Oh Willys Smokehouse

Willys Smokehouse

This excellent establishment that served us carnivores well is no longer with us. Sorry to see it shut, it was one of the few reasons that drew me to the ‘Row. Especially pleasurable was seeing Midwest rubes be seated, look at the menu and then head for the door. My kind of place.

At least we still have had Henry’s BBQ. Very recommended, I mean a combo platter with FOUR different meats comes in at $18. That’s $3 less than a plate a noodles at Joe Rombi!

We Knew This Was Coming, Right?

After hanging a banner counting down the days until the May 25th doomsday, they come back from ruin to have an “Emergency Reopening Sale”. Does still having an inventory of unsold overpriced furniture constitute an emergency? Just close the place already.
Lane Furniture 485 Lighthouse Out Of Business Not

I’d say something about buying from a closing store, the hazards of not being able to contact anyone when a table leg falls off your $1,800 coffee table, but these places never really close.

The exact same thing the other constantly “going out of business” furniture store did in February 2008.
842 Lighthouse Black Sea

We Knew This Was Coming, Right?

Newest Sensation! The Going Out Of Business Sale

Lighthouse Rug Store Oob

Think it’s the truth? Or are they another poser like the Timepiece and Lane Furniture?

Oriental carpet stores are the all time champion of fake “going out of business” sales.

Phony going-out-of-business sales long have plagued Oriental rug retailing here and across the country, dealers say. The industry is susceptible because Oriental rugs can cost thousands of dollars, and many consumers lack the expertise to judge whether a rug’s quality matches its price. That frequently makes the lure of huge markdowns effective, especially when the discount is off a grossly inflated original price.

Pebble Beach Pink Slip Toll At 76

Pink Slip

The Pebble Beach Co. announced Wednesday it is laying off 47 employees, including 14 management employees. The company had eliminated 29 jobs in November, including 24 management positions.

In a prepared statement, company Chief Executive Officer Bill Perocchi cited the economic recession as the reason for the company’s reorganization. He said the drop in business is a trend that operators of luxury resorts nationwide are contending with.

Pebble Beach Pink Slip Toll At 76

April Out Of Business Round Up

The Handmaiden is sew gone.
Hand Maiden Oob

Gone To Paris is Gone Too
Gone Too

Over in New Monterey, Nevada Bob packed up and went back to Winnemucca.
Nevada Bobs Oob

One Perpetual Going Out Of Business store maintains is presence for the last two years. Only 26 days left. Do they really mean it?
Lane Furniture Still Oob

The other Perpetual Going Out Of Business has not put up any signs stating it yet, but it appears that the landlord knows it already.
842 Lighthouse Ave Almost Oob

April Out Of Business Round Up