The vegan potato place on NW 65th St, Papas Hot Potatoes, is closing today, and the owners are putting it up for sale.
Chris Blanco, previous owner of farm-to-table restaurant Stock, opened Papas in October after treating a major health issue by switching to a vegan diet. Now, he and his business partner have chosen to sell.
“Like the Mighty Icarus we flew too close to the Spud based Sun,” they write on their website. Changing life circumstances are also a factor, as Blanco tells My Ballard.
“My wife and I have a baby on the way this Fall, so I’ll be working a day job with a structured schedule for now so I can focus on being a new parent,” he says.
“Running a small business like our neighborhood cafe has been rewarding and wonderful in many ways. We’re super grateful to all of our supporters and fans of our food.”
They’re closing Papas after today (Friday) to prepare the restaurant for sale to a new owner.