{"id":514,"date":"2008-12-22T15:54:21","date_gmt":"2008-12-22T22:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=514"},"modified":"2010-03-16T12:38:08","modified_gmt":"2010-03-16T19:38:08","slug":"sad-news-from-kauai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/sad-news-from-kauai\/","title":{"rendered":"Sad news from Kauai"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>We just received this message and we&#8217;re greatly saddened to see one of our favorite vegan restaurants in the world speak of closing.\u00a0 Our prayers our with them for second chance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bold\" align=\"center\"><strong>Blossoming Lotus Kaua&#8217;i to Close Doors at End  of 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"bold\" align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.veganfusion.com\/newsletter\/graphics\/bl01.jpg\" alt=\"blossoming lotus healthy vegan recipes\" width=\"276\" height=\"206\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\"><span class=\"greenbold\">Aloha Friends &amp; Family of the  Lotus<\/span>,<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\"><span class=\"greenbold\">Barring a miracle<\/span>, The Blossoming  Lotus will be closing its doors on December 31, 2008.\u00a0 We are saddened to share  such news, and although it ironic that our business model has taken a successful  shape amidst the economic climate due to our recent restructure, the past debt  the business is carrying is proving to be dire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\"><span class=\"greenbold\">The Blossoming Lotus has been a  pillar<\/span> in our community and a beacon of light for sustainability and  healthy food alternatives.\u00a0We have a sense of peace knowing we had such an  impact on our Kaua&#8217;i community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\"><span class=\"greenbold\">We thank you for all your support <\/span>over the years in so many ways.\u00a0 We realize we have provided a safe  haven, a form of sanctuary, here at our Restaurant &amp; Juice Bar.\u00a0 We have  found much joy in supporting our local farmers, musicians, artists and residents  over the years. And we are deeply grateful for the love and support we have  received in return.\u00a0 Words cannot convey the feelings we have in relation to our  shared endeavor, and the entity we call \u2018Blossoming Lotus\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\"><span class=\"greenbold\">Our collective wish is for the  Blossoming to continue<\/span> to touch the hearts of our community and tourists  alike.\u00a0 Miracles do happen, and it is true that we are open to them now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bold\">We are reaching out to our extended family for assistance. If you  or anyone you know feels inspired to help us keep this dream a reality, please  forward all correspondence directly to Gabe Zingaro.\u00a0He can be reached by email  at:\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:gabe@blossominglotus.com\">gabe@blossominglotus.com<\/a> and by cell at\u00a0 (808) 652-1440.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">With deep thanks,<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">The Blossoming Lotus Ohana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We just received this message and we&#8217;re greatly saddened to see one of our favorite vegan restaurants in the world speak of closing.\u00a0 Our prayers our with them for second chance. Blossoming Lotus Kaua&#8217;i to Close Doors at End of 2008 Aloha Friends &amp; Family of the Lotus, Barring a miracle, The Blossoming Lotus will be closing its doors on December 31, 2008.\u00a0 We are saddened to share such news, and although it ironic that our business model has taken a successful shape amidst the economic climate due to our recent restructure, the past debt the business is carrying is proving to be dire. The Blossoming Lotus has been a pillar in our community and a beacon of light for sustainability and healthy food alternatives.\u00a0We have a sense of peace knowing we had such an impact on our Kaua&#8217;i community. We thank you for all your support over the years in so many ways.\u00a0 We realize we have provided a safe haven, a form of sanctuary, here at our Restaurant &amp; Juice Bar.\u00a0 We have found much joy in supporting our local farmers, musicians, artists and residents over the years. 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