What a sad day yesterday was…After a long day of work I was looking forward to picking up dinner at the Ashford Dunwoody Eatzi’s. Upon entering the store I noticed a small sign written in black marker- “November 15- Eatzi’s closing.”
Funny, I thought. Renovating before the holidays?
Then I immediately grasped the situation. The shelves were bare. Where normally bountiful and overflowing with fresh foods sat the empty glass coolers with nothing but a bowl of shrimp cocktail and a few slices of turkey. Swarming around me were people grabbing everything in site- giant wheels of cheese, whole quiche’s, bottles of wine.
I went up to a familiar fellow behind the counter. “What does that mean- Eatzi’s closing?” His reply, “The store. The store is closed.” “Peachtree too?” (hoping) “No, all the stores. Bankrupt. We found out today- we walked in, they told us this is our last day of work. Bankrupt!”
My mind went bankrupt.
I prided myself on living in an area where access to some of my favorite places to patronize were close at hand (Super Target, The Apple Store, and of course, Eatzi’s). I feel like my rent should be reduced after this culinary landmark’s exit.
One thing that did make me chuckle was this: even though a terrible event swirled around us people had their appetites on the forefront of their minds. After my brief talk with the guy behind the counter someone quipped. “Can I get a lb of the shrimp?”…”Yes madam, 75% off- would you like more?”
I left hungry and confused. Why, God, why?! How will Dunwoody (much less lazy americans) go on without you!?
Well, I (we) must go on. There are other places to eat in the area…nothing with the same ease and pure fun of picking out overpriced prepared food but you get my drift. Guess we’ll be cooking at home more.
And there’s no way in hell I’ll be defecting to the enemy.
