A New Chapter: Silk Route’s Grand Opening

Tomorrow, Friday, July 18th, our grand opening begins.

I’m anxious and excited at the same time. There are still things I wish I had done better, but I’ve learned to forgive myself more and more. After all, there’s only so much a person can do.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built, especially over the past month. We finally cleared out what no longer served us, and started focusing ----- truly focusing—on our vision. Work flows smoother when there’s no distraction, no unnecessary drama. The team still has a lot to learn, but I genuinely love everyone I’m working with. If they’re happy, I’m happy. That’s the kind of leadership I want to carry forward. One that doesn’t just build restaurants, but builds people, too.

Tomorrow marks the beginning of a long journey: one rooted in consistency, creativity, and discovery. And for once, I’m not looking back at how we built this place. I’m looking forward—to what it could become.

A place where people gather after a long day and sip on a refreshing cocktail.

A space where friends catch up over a warm meal.

A quiet moment in a loud world.

The irony is, the dream has become simpler.

In a way, it mirrors my own life. I’ve always chased greatness. I’ve always pushed for excellence, even when it hurt. And maybe to others—other entrepreneurs, other so-called successful people—I might not look like much. But from where I came from, I couldn’t have imagined this. Not even in my wildest dreams.

And just like Silk, I now find myself craving something more grounded: connection, community, and ease. I just want to be surrounded by good people, enjoying the small moments that make a life feel full.

Sounds like I might be retiring early, huh?

Maybe not yet.

But it’s definitely a new season.

See you at Silk.

With love,

Belle Alolong