Italian Food

Manganos Ristorante
(360) 456-2212 Another new business I have had the recent pleasure of enjoying is Mangano's. Mangano's is the first Italian Restaurant in this area that reminds me of my family's cuisine when I was growing up. In a word -- it's GREAT!!! I have eaten there a couple of times now and have never been disappointed. This last time, I simply indulged in Spaghetti and Meatballs; so good, they almost made me cry. It was as delicious or better than my Momma's... Please don't tell her I said so. Anyway, everyone should give it a go, you won't regret it.
Mangano's is at 9323 Martin Way in Lacey.

WHITTLE

Two weeks or so ago a new business opened in downtown Olympia. It is aptly called Whittle. Whittle is one of the coolest places I've come across in a long time. You get to go in, pick your wood, pick your design, then proprietor, Kyle Flynn, goes to work to help you create your masterpiece, toy or household item. My first two items will be a clock and a cutting board. My daughter's will probably be a puzzle of her new little sister's name (her father's wife just had a new baby). I am excited and energized by something new and creative in downtown Olympia.
Find Whittle on the Web at www.whittleoly.com or in downtown Olympia at 116 Capitol Way North.

Opportunities

New investment opportunities are beginning to pop up. Slowly but surely, sellers are putting their feelers out for buyers. Landlords are making their properties more appealing to tenants. If you've been waiting to buy or lease new space, it's time to start looking. If the housing market was any indication, this softness will not last for long and will not be the end of the world. So buyers and lessees... rev your engines, it's time to start looking.

Busier

The phones have started ringing again. This is great news. The better news is the calls are coming from tenants with real businesses. Whenever this happens, it is a good sign. It is still taking longer to settle the tenants into spaces, but that's because there are so many spaces available. The days of there's one or two for every tenant are gone. Now there are 10-12 or more. So if you're a landlord, take this to heart and make your space the best one out there. The tenants are coming, be prepared!!!