I think a place that became terrible is worse than it closing.
My happy spot was a sushi place near me. Went so much the they saved my spot every day during my normal time, so regardless of how busy, my spot at the bar was always free. I got a long great with the sushi chef, my normal server was this old lady who always took care of me and we even had dinner a few times.
They were one of the rare places in my city that actually seasoned the rice correctly, the nigiri was always portioned correctly generous. The "whatever" rolls were always crafted for flavor and not just to look pretty.
The place was magical.
Fast forward to today, two different owners, chef left due to the first new owner, waitress due to the second. Rice is not seasoned, Nigiri is no where near as good, and the "whatever" rolls I was always excited to see what I get, is just what ever fish needs to go.
Driving past it always depresses me. It was like a home to me, some where I was eager to go. And now, its like a shell of a memory of better times.
Anyone else have somewhere like this?