Carmine’s Passing

With a heavy heart, I am deeply saddened at the passing of Carmine Smeraldo, owner of Il Terrazzo Carmine, on January 11. Carmine was one of the great restaurateurs of Seattle, a passionate man who greeted customers with warmth and focused on the dining experience, taking everything to heart. His business opened two years ahead of mine, and I looked up to him in every way. Life is to be enjoyed and Carmine certainly did, both at work and at home with his wife, Maria. My deepest sympathies go out to Carmine’s friends and family. He will be remembered and missed by all.

-MG

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