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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Press Release from the Friends of Sofia Goff
friendsofsofiagoff@gmail.com

Anyone who has enjoyed dining at West Seattle’s Café Revò will be saddened to hear that the Italian restaurant, with its tradition of “Mangia, bevi & godi” has been forced to close its doors. Despite the untimely death of Chef Chano a year ago (just months after they opened their doors), his wife, Sofia Goff and a talented staff did their best to keep this unique restaurant going. But in the current, difficult economy this proved to be impossible, and months of searching for a buyer were unsuccessful. Sofia and her family feel that the employees of Café Revo are like family and have kept the restaurant open longer than they could afford to do, out of the employee’s best interest. Sofia hopes that her wonderful employees will find work quickly and she gives them all her support with the best regards.

Unfortunately the expense of opening the restaurant coupled with numerous medical bills from Sean’s illness and months of operating without a profit have left Sofia and her two children in a desperate financial situation. This is especially significant because Sofia herself was extremely generous to the West Seattle community while Café Revò was in operation. This included support for West Side Baby, West Seattle Helpline, West Seattle Food Bank, and many area schools. Most recently, Café Revò donated marinara sauce for last week’s Arbor Heights PTSA Spaghetti Dinner for 400 people. An article featuring Sofia Goff at the dinner can be found in the West Seattle Herald at: []

The Friends of Sofia Goff are hoping to help the family get back on their feet. Monetary donations may be made at any US Bank Branch, to the “Friends of Sofia Goff Fund.” (They may not be made on line.) While these donations will not be deductible for tax purposes they will certainly go to a good cause. Cards and donations may also be sent to Sofia Goff, 4742 – 42nd Ave SW #363, Seattle WA 98116. The Friends of Sofia Goff thank you for your support.