Post #232989 by Sabu The Coconut Boy on Fri, May 19, 2006 11:15 PM

Right you are, folks! That teaches me to rely on heresay from a co-worker, even if he does live a block away from the Parasol. He told me it was being torn down, but this March 14th article in the OC Register says otherwise:

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1047007.php

*"SEAL BEACH – Major changes are in store for the Rossmoor Center, as most of the older businesses have closed to make way for big names like Peet’s Coffee and Corner Bakery.
But one landmark mainstay, the pink Parasol restaurant, will reopen next year after an estimated 11-month remodel.

The restaurant closed its doors Sunday, after serving its last meal: baked chicken.

When the remodeling is completed, the family eatery best-known for its Googie architecture will have a new parasol-shaped roof.

Thousands of diners rallied in 2004 to save the restaurant from permanent closure. Center owner Century National Properties had decided that closing the restaurant and bringing in new business might rejuvenate the retail center.

Now Century officials say the Parasol is an asset. They will redo the roof and the owner will gut the interior and start from scratch.

The last of the fixtures, furniture and appliances were sold today."*

Still, will it have the same character as before? Were the signature parasol lamps from the interior sold? What about all that pink marble? I'm glad the structure itself is being saved, but does anyone know what the decor will be like?

Sabu

[ Edited by: Sabu The Coconut Boy 2006-05-19 23:17 ]