Need to Make Thanksgiving Reservations?

I know a lot of places are still accepting Thanksgiving reservations, and I hope everyone who made them at Emory's have been able to find another place to take your party!

If you are still looking, Charles' at Smuggler's Cove in Mukilteo decided this afternoon to open on Thanksgiving. Charles' is a great French restaurant with a fabulous menu, wonderful wine, and friendly staff. They also offer great views of the Puget Sound.

They have a separate wine bar upstairs and do happy hour from 4-7pm. It's a great place to gather with friends and drink great wine.

(425)347-2700 is their phone number.

Good luck, and if you choose to go to Charles', you will not be disappointed!

Emory's Fire Employee Support

This post is by Debbie Sullivan.

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As many of you know, our good friends endured a horrible tragedy yesterday as their restaurant burnt practically to the ground.

We all know what a tough job market it is out there, with the fire loss of Emory's, [my husbands] Brian and I are pulling together funds for Emory's employees as Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

We are donating $500 toward grocery certificates. My Mom and Dad are also donating $500. $1000 so far will get 50 employees a $15 gift certificate. Our goal is to get each employee at least $100.
Is there anyone else who would like to donate to help Emory's "family"? Any donation would help!!

Please write checks to: "EFES/Debbie Sullivan"

You can mail the checks to:

EFES

c/o Sullivan

930 4th Street

Mukilteo, WA 98275
Thanks!

Emory's on Silver Lake Destroyed by Fire

Just after 4:00am on the morning of Monday, November 9, 2009, a 911 call was placed reporting that Emory's on Silver Lake was engulfed in flames. Firefighters and police rushed to the scene, but were unable to save the popular restaurant.

The investigation is still underway, and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Emory Cole, the owner of Emory's on Silver Lake, is worried this may be the result of arson after the news of other cases in the Greenwood area.

The Everett Herald posted an estimated $2 million in damages.

Investigators have not released many details, but Cole believes the fire started on the waterfront deck or inside the lounge. Photos taken during the fire from across the lake show the fire overtaking the lounge, then quickly moving toward the dining room and kitchen.

Emory's on Silver Lake is the product of more than 20 years for Cole, and he hopes to have the opportunity to rebuild.

Emory has been contacting local restaurant owners in hopes they can assist the 50+ employees that are now without jobs. Employee assistance funds have also been set up at both Cascade Bank and Citybank.

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The community involvement and support during this time has been truly unbelievable. The Emory's on Silver Lake family greatly appreciates everything that is being done for them! Updates will be posted to this blog as they are received and confirmed.

Emory's can only go up from here, and we can't wait to bring everyone back into our home and family.

Thank you everyone!!!