01/14/2019
Hello everyone,
Today I’d like to address the information that is circulating regarding the restaurant..
It is true I am selling to the owner of Cozy diner in Paradise. The building owner and I have both decided to sell and he was very excited to take over. He should be able to open in the next month. The Cozy has issues that will take at least a year to resolve.
The name will change but we don’t know what it will be as yet. He wants to combine the menu to get the best of both. He wants to meet and try to employ those who worked with me serving you. We are working out many details.
On a personal note ... the experience of running Jaki’s Hilltop Cafe has been a absolutely wonderful experience, my employees and customers will always be in my heart. It was an answer to prayer and such a learning experience. I became a part of the community in a way I could have never imagined. I’ve made many new friends, and as we all know, have lost many now due to the devastation in our area.
A part of my heart broke with our first fire. The rebuilding was very challenging. The restarting was more challenging than I had thought. And the wildfires were devastating.. the building still standing was a blessing and beacon of hope for our community,
But for me the loss of my home & community and the impact of shutting down the cafe once again has taken such a toll on my heart. The joy has not returned and thus the decision not to stay.
I had the time of my life doing all that I did with you guys!! I loved it! Got to challenge myself, work with family, and friends and serve food like having everyone over to my home every day! In response to my joy and service all of you responded in kind and we had the best of years in the ‘Era of Jaki’s Hilltop Cafe’
I thank everyone and I’ll help where I can and I know that the community has someone competent and caring serving you now.
My heart goes out to everyone as we continue to recover, move on, rebuild , and find our way. May God bless you all. 💖