Tick Tock

The closing of the Tick Tock Restaurant in Hollywood is a sad day for its legions of devoted customers (Metro, Aug. 16). No where else is there an atmosphere as homey as the Johnson’s dining room, the walls covered with their collection of clocks. How wonderful it was to dine among families including small children in this present-day world of fast-food chains and their motley transient clientele. Last but not least, the glorious food, especially their famous turkey dinner, will never again taste so good. Seven courses was the norm and the extras were sherbet served between courses to cleanse the palate and, of course, gooey rolls. It is like losing an old friend, the memories of whom will never fade.

BETH R. TEMKIN

Los Angeles