A second Joss?
I'm hearing that the empty Kawasaki space at 413 N. Charles is going to be reopened by Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar, the popular Annapolis restaurant. By popular I mean it was one of the two restaurants top rated for food in this year's Zagat guide for the whole Baltimore/Annapolis area.
I went by the spot yesterday afternoon, and it still looks totally deserted. The transfer-of-ownership Liquor Board notice is posted on the door. When I got home, I called Joss to ask what the plans were and spoke to a Tong Boun, who said she was an owner, but, "I am not in the position to give out that information."
She said she would have general manager Heather call me. When I asked when Heather would call, Boun said Heather would be on vacation this week and she would call me next week. When I asked if someone else could call sooner, she said maybe another general manager could. Obviously nothing is going to happen very fast, including my finding out anything.
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Can you follow up on this? It would be wonderful to have Joss Cafe in Baltimore.
Thanks!
Posted by: Mary | October 1, 2007 3:00 PM
Joss is a favorite in Annapolis, but it is moving into tough turf. There are two good Sushi places on Charles Street. I wish Joss well, it will be nice to see that space open again.
Posted by: Christian Dunn | January 6, 2008 9:52 AM
There are rumors that the owners of Joss are related to the former owners of Kawasaki, who shut down as part of a criminal prosecution for money laundering and abusing illegal aliens. Any idea if this is true?
I believe so.
Posted by: David Berman | February 17, 2008 9:39 AM