The closing of Lambert Moo’s restaurant at 1575 Bayview Ave. is a cruel event set in this cruelest of Januaries. Chai on Bayview closed over the weekend, a victim of an economy and a street that is labouring under difficult challenges. All of South Bayview is feeling the neglect of customers who are bludgeoned by parking tickets. The emergence of retail shopping on Laird Drive is extracting a punishing penalty on some businesses. As to Chai on Bayview, there seems to have been a gradual falling away of the good friends and pleasant times in which the business was re-started by Mr. Moo. His right-hand helper, Rainbow Tan, was much loved by the clientele. When she left a couple of years ago, she took something with her. And there were many others, Chinese kids who had made their way to Canada and were glad to be here. But the rent was substantial and even with loyal patrons, it became hard for Moo to make ends meet. We are told that he has left on his own terms Some now say they have never seen as many places vacant on South Bayview. On a sunny Tuesday, there is a wisp of hope in the disappearance of the For Rent signs on the spaces last occupied by Yeh Yogurt and What Lola Wants. Let’s hope for good news. Photos by The South Bayview Bulldog show Lambert Moo and Rainbow Tan in happier times, Chai on Bayview in summer.
Lambert! We need more noodles and beans. How can I contact you?
Our whole family will miss our weekly Sunday lunches at Chai, which included a delicious meal and a lovely chat with Lambert. Our sincere best wishes to you, Lambert, in your future endeavours, and thanks for all the happy memories. Paul and Susy
Chai and Lambert will be greatly missed.
I ate there recently when Rosie’s closed early during bad weather. I was the only customer. Place was nice and the owner was friendly. Food was good too.
Rosie’s seems to be doing OK though. Let us hope Frank&Co., stay.
Parking getting more and more difficult in the area.