639662 Sun Jul 26 22:34:42 -0700 2009 12 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4892996 Heard that today was the last day for Joy Luck Place in San Mateo. They are changing owners and will re-open after renovations. Does anyone know if the Cupertino location will be closed as well? Sun Jul 26 22:34:42 -0700 2009 49714 ekandgh 1 4898914 I heard it wIll re-open as a Koi Palace. Tue Jul 28 20:00:16 -0700 2009 4892996 15147 mochimunchie 1 4899993 it is definitely closed. i walked past it last night. it's been stripped of any branding/signage inside the building. the tables and chairs are still there, and 'joy luck place' is still on the windows, but that's it. Wed Jul 29 08:36:18 -0700 2009 4892996 12336 artemis 2 4911410 new window sign says it's closed for a remodel and will reopen in nov 2009. Sun Aug 02 15:43:09 -0700 2009 4899993 12336 artemis 3 4911553 Rarely if ever in the history of Cantonese Chinese restaurants does a complete remodeling job result in a re-opening with the same owners and waitstaff. R&G Lounge may have remodeled but it was the lobby and upstairs (re: expansion). During the various remodels, the core basement surroundings stayed open for R&G. If JLP is really remodeling and re-opening as JLP and not another entity, it would be quite interesting. Guess we will wait till Nov and see for sure. When I asked a waiter at HK Causeway Bay across the street, he said the same thing "remodeling" in Cantonese and insisted upon that answer, but that's a euphemism for "going out of business". Sun Aug 02 16:42:43 -0700 2009 4911410 12872 K K 4 5010202 A Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control sign was posted recently. They will reopen as Champagne Seafood Restaurant. Sun Sep 06 21:11:03 -0700 2009 4911553 264732 Foodnut8 1 5118774 Apparently the Cupertino location will be closing as well, at least that's what they told my mom when she called to make a reservation for this weekend. Tue Oct 20 19:47:57 -0700 2009 4892996 1117934 shraberry 2 5158531 i take it back. It was a misunderstanding and as of now they are still open. *whew!* Thu Nov 05 11:19:54 -0800 2009 5118774 1117934 shraberry 1 5158629 The signage still says JLP outside (San Mateo). But walking by across the street last weekend, there was clearly interior remodeling activity still going on. I guess Koi Palace's pet project got delayed a bit. Thu Nov 05 11:43:59 -0800 2009 4892996 12872 K K 2 5159283 Drove by last night and it was still dark. Wish I had looked inside. Thu Nov 05 15:10:47 -0800 2009 5158629 10686 yimster 1 5204377 Sign on the front says it's opening tomorrow, tuesday, 11/24/09, at 12noon. Name includes the word champagne. Maybe just 'champagne', although the chinese was several characters. Mon Nov 23 22:58:52 -0800 2009 4892996 54804 bbulkow 2 5205469 how exciting. i've really missed having really good dim sum so close by. i may brave the inevitable crowds this weekend to check it out! Tue Nov 24 12:03:30 -0800 2009 5204377 12336 artemis 3 5206198 Inside was redecorated with fancy silk chairs. No idea what the new action will be, I look forward to reports. Tue Nov 24 16:18:54 -0800 2009 5205469 54804 bbulkow