Domingo Soto: Because Freedom Isn't Dumb

FOOD FRONT: DOWNTOWN
Some interesting shifts in the local food front lately. Sadly Guido's has closed. Zitzos' has lost their lease and is probably on its last legs. After a costly and disastrous move from "the cellar" occasioned by some sort of building malfunction, our favorite Greek ladies have been told by the building management that the smell from their food is some sort of distraction. (Probably has nothing to do with the new building right across the street and the fact that they're trying to sell that white elephant. Speaking of which, the Joe Cain Cafe is getting good feedback. Their menu looks good.) That's a shame, because the new location on the mezzanine floor was such a perfect fit and it looked like Claire and Momma Zitsos might actually get a break.
On a positive note, Michael Ivy has started a new joint in the old Uncle Simi's building and is open for lunch. (Don't know much right now, I'll tell you after I go there for lunch today.) The address is 101 N. Conception. Last week Jo and I were looking for a decent place to have a salad. Woody Walker recommended The Blind Mule. If you haven't been there you are really missing out. (BTW: Ditto, If you haven't tired out the Bicycle Shop's MexMenu.) The Mule is something well worth keeping a locals' secret. The place is oh-so-perfectly low-rent (in a good, Thirsties - not in a Greyhound terminal or Hayley's bathroon - kind of way). Not only is the ambiance pleasant, when you get the menu (and your food) you'll be really knocked out.