To our dear customers of 84 Yesler and our friends,

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Seven months ago, I announced my intention to retire after I turned 84 and began looking for a business successor. My dream of food without borders, service without walls, to share the destiny with Pioneer Square, and to be a social enterprise- I feel they were all accomplished by the great effort of our team and my appreciation for our customers.

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My last wish of passing the torch to the next generation has not been fulfilled yet. I tried my best to find a successor for my business. As I turn 85 soon, William Shakespeare’s quote comes back to my mind: “There is a tide in the affairs of men.” I wished my concept of fine dining at Pioneer Square would work. The pandemic was a big wall for us.

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Now, the time has come to bring down the curtain.

We will miss our customers, friends, and community. I’d like you to know that our team, led by Christina Siegl, worked hard and diligently, believing that our success means sharing happiness with our guests.

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84 Yesler will have its final day of operation on August 15th. Please visit us one more time to say goodbye to our team, enjoy our food, service, and experience.

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Thank you so much for your loyal support of six and a half years.

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Warm regards,

Sam and Katsuko Takahashi, Christina Siegl and team