Thanks, Emily. I do think it’s telling that the Va’ad did not respond. It’s too bad the Va’ad doesn’t really serve a positive advocacy role for bringing kosher restaurants to Seattle.
I have a strong suspicion that were it not for the requirement of Va'ad certification (and the changes and costs thereby incurred), this kosher restaurant might well have been able to make it. Ironically and paradoxically, the Va'ad has put many kosher restaurants out of business in Seattle over the years.
Hi Allen, I didn't get into the kosher factor because it doesn't appear to be the main issue. While Muriel's chose to be chalav Yisrael, meaning some dairy products were more limited and expensive, I don't see evidence that this was the nail in the coffin. It's worth noting too that the Vaad never responded to requests for comment.
Thanks, Emily. I do think it’s telling that the Va’ad did not respond. It’s too bad the Va’ad doesn’t really serve a positive advocacy role for bringing kosher restaurants to Seattle.
I have a strong suspicion that were it not for the requirement of Va'ad certification (and the changes and costs thereby incurred), this kosher restaurant might well have been able to make it. Ironically and paradoxically, the Va'ad has put many kosher restaurants out of business in Seattle over the years.
Hi Allen, I didn't get into the kosher factor because it doesn't appear to be the main issue. While Muriel's chose to be chalav Yisrael, meaning some dairy products were more limited and expensive, I don't see evidence that this was the nail in the coffin. It's worth noting too that the Vaad never responded to requests for comment.