I never wrote a review for Palatte, though it was my home-away-from-home several times each week. Frankly, I didn't write because it was too personal for me. I loved the food, camaraderie and friendship of Ed and Christine (and Ruby). Although I took friends often, it never occurred to me that the place might be under water; that I should do more. In retrospect that was naive. Great ingredients and good service cost money. Palatte will be missed. Downtown has lost its anchor.