http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/ An old-fashioned personal blog, currently featuring a photo a day. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:08:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-4646 Nancy True Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:01:47 +0000 http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-4646 NOPE STILL EMPTY NOPE STILL EMPTY

]]> http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-4645 Nancy True Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:00:35 +0000 http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-4645 It truely will and always be missed, worked there forever it seems, my Mom Margie, my Aunt Betty. And Annie, Michelle, Myself, oh yes, lil Mary . Many have past on, but the memories will stay. Thank you all for REMEMBERING THE FAZZARI'S AND ALL THE STAFF. NANCY It truely will and always be missed, worked there forever it seems, my Mom Margie, my Aunt Betty. And Annie, Michelle, Myself, oh yes, lil Mary . Many have past on, but the memories will stay. Thank you all for REMEMBERING THE FAZZARI’S AND ALL THE STAFF. NANCY

]]> http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1379 Eric Holloway Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:45:38 +0000 http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1379 It is nice to read other peoples memories of The Pastime and how it impacted their lives. I grew up there as my Grandfather was Frank Fazzari. I guess I lived inside those walls for 18 years of my life. When the restaurant closed it was like another member of my family passing away. Thank you for sharing your memories! It is nice to read other peoples memories of The Pastime and how it impacted their lives. I grew up there as my Grandfather was Frank Fazzari. I guess I lived inside those walls for 18 years of my life. When the restaurant closed it was like another member of my family passing away. Thank you for sharing your memories!

]]> http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1378 Margo Olson Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:43:09 +0000 http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1378 My husband and I attended a wedding in Walla Walla last weekend and visited the Pastime Cafe. We had lived in Walla Walla for two years 35 years ago and the Pastime was our favorite restaurant. Just to reassure you, the Spaghetti and Meatball clock is still on the wall in the empty restaurant. In fact, everything is still in the restaurant even the pink booths. The only things missing are people and food! My favorite dinner was Spaghetti and deep-fried shrimp. I also loved the ice cold Cokes served in the can with a straw! My husband loved the Spaghetti and Meatballs and the milk shakes served in the stainless steel mixer cup! My favorite patron was the chimney sweeper who had giant black pores in his face. Memories! It was sad looking at the empty restaurant. I've learned that K Vintner Winery has bought the restaurant. I hope they do a good job of re-opening it. My husband and I attended a wedding in Walla Walla last weekend and visited the Pastime Cafe. We had lived in Walla Walla for two years 35 years ago and the Pastime was our favorite restaurant. Just to reassure you, the Spaghetti and Meatball clock is still on the wall in the empty restaurant. In fact, everything is still in the restaurant even the pink booths. The only things missing are people and food! My favorite dinner was Spaghetti and deep-fried shrimp. I also loved the ice cold Cokes served in the can with a straw! My husband loved the Spaghetti and Meatballs and the milk shakes served in the stainless steel mixer cup! My favorite patron was the chimney sweeper who had giant black pores in his face. Memories! It was sad looking at the empty restaurant. I’ve learned that K Vintner Winery has bought the restaurant. I hope they do a good job of re-opening it.

]]> http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1377 Robert Bishop Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:12:44 +0000 http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1377 Good day, I love this story. It takes me bake when I worked for Louis & Frank Fazzari. I started working for them in 1973 stocking shelves for cigarette machine money. I used to love it, as I eould leave with a pocket full of nickels, dimes & quarters. Eventually, I quite working for them in 1987 and moved on to become an executive chef years later. Ironically, I now own my own business, and my primary competition is thier cousins restaurant, Fazzaris in clarkston, WA. I have so many fond memories of growing up in this diner I can't hardly begin. It was truly a sad day when I heard that it was closing. From Franky & Bertie in the bar,Doris & Rosie Basta (started working in the 20's) in the kitchen, Rosey and Mary in the dining room and even Betty in the coffee shop, I miss the genre. I am currently trying to create the same environment, so hopefuly one day my son, and his can take over the business and create a genre of our own. Good day,
I love this story. It takes me bake when I worked for Louis & Frank Fazzari. I started working for them in 1973 stocking shelves for cigarette machine money. I used to love it, as I eould leave with a pocket full of nickels, dimes & quarters. Eventually, I quite working for them in 1987 and moved on to become an executive chef years later. Ironically, I now own my own business, and my primary competition is thier cousins restaurant, Fazzaris in clarkston, WA.
I have so many fond memories of growing up in this diner I can’t hardly begin. It was truly a sad day when I heard that it was closing. From Franky & Bertie in the bar,Doris & Rosie Basta (started working in the 20′s) in the kitchen, Rosey and Mary in the dining room and even Betty in the coffee shop, I miss the genre. I am currently trying to create the same environment, so hopefuly one day my son, and his can take over the business and create a genre of our own.

]]> http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1376 tallglassofvino Tue, 01 Aug 2006 04:43:24 +0000 http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1376 I love that you had developed a relationship with a diner. I'd have mourned it's passing, too. I love that you had developed a relationship with a diner. I’d have mourned it’s passing, too.

]]> http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1375 Catie Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:15:50 +0000 http://www.apartment2024.com/2006/07/25/the-passing-of-the-pastime-cafe/#comment-1375 Hi Marisa, Thank you for mentioning my blog entry about the Pastime. That is a lovely picture of the clock and with your permission I would love posting it on my site and of course giving you permission with a link back. I think you have done a terrific job of telling the story of the Pastime, as well. Thanks again. Catie Hi Marisa,
Thank you for mentioning my blog entry about the Pastime. That is a lovely picture of the clock and with your permission I would love posting it on my site and of course giving you permission with a link back. I think you have done a terrific job of telling the story of the Pastime, as well. Thanks again.
Catie

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