The kitchen at Currents Bistro endured heavy damage in an early-morning fire. (Beth Kuchynka photo)
An after-hours fire heavily damaged the kitchen at Currents Bistro early Saturday morning.
The restaurant, housed in the building where Christopher’s on Whidbey operated for many years, is located at 103 NW Coveland, sitting between The Bayleaf and Coupeville Auto Repair.
Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue, the Oak Harbor Fire Department, and North Whidbey Fire and Rescue responded to the commercial fire, and damage was contained largely to the inside of the building.
Currents Bistro owners released the following statement on Facebook:
I am sad to report there was a large fire at Currents Bistro last night.
The kitchen was destroyed.
We will be closed for repairs for an extended period of time.
We will keep you updated through Facebook and the web site.
We will reopen as soon as it is possible.
Tim Grove was part of the final group of customers to dine at the restaurant Friday night, and offered support to the workers and owners.
“Me, (wife) Mindy, and Ben and Kimberly Robinett were the last guests to leave after enjoying an amazing dinner and being treated like royalty by our waitress, Michelle Blouin,” Grove said. “My heart goes out to the owner’s and staff.”
Kimberly Robinett agreed with the sentiments.
“So sad for Currents. Hope we can get them back and running. Such a great gem to our community.”
Firefighters work to contain the fire, not allowing it to spread to other businesses on Coveland. (Bryan Hamilton photos)
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