664715 Wed Nov 04 12:04:51 -0800 2009 3 3 California 0 5155743 Here's the skinny - directly from Jay Porter. http://thelinkery.com/blog/hand-milling-rumors/ Wed Nov 04 12:04:51 -0800 2009 180283 foodiechick 1 5156448 Cool & sad all at the same time.... The owners of Apertivo have been telling everyone in the neighborhood that the landlord wanted to double the rent & that's why they closed- I can't help but wonder if it was because Linkery offered the landlord a better deal? Wed Nov 04 15:40:46 -0800 2009 5155743 1105132 modfood 2 5156474 The Linkery didn't bid for the space, it was offered as a vacant premises (post-Apertivo) by the property owner at a given rent. I don't know what Apertivo's lease terms were, that information has never been told to me. Wed Nov 04 15:50:06 -0800 2009 5156448 10720 jayporter 3 5201324 Jay, thanks for a great experience. First time to the linkery and I had an excellent meal. Will be back soon, no doubt. Sun Nov 22 20:56:37 -0800 2009 5156474 248052 4wino