Memories of Mike: Mike's Kitchen

A few years before two entrepreneurs, Bill Gates and Paul Allen, made Redmond one of the centers of the universe for intellectual property, Mike Lacche realized a second dream -- opening his own restaurant in his new hometown.

Mike, his wife Nina Cerasoi Lacche and sister-in-law, Yole Cerasoli were the central "heart and soul" of Mike's Kitchen, located in downtown Redmond.

Mike's Kitchen became on instant hit and some of Mike's top patrons were veterans and local law enforcement.

Good eats, long hours and dedicated patrons made Mike's Kitchen a local hot spot to talk about the "old days" including boxing - both professional and amateur. Mike would occasionally air box to applause while his grandson would watch from a baby carrier placed on nearby table.

Mike Lacche Boxing will be publishing some Mike's Kitchen top recipes. Stay tuned!