The Eastside Deli and Pizzeria at 223 Lake Ave., across from the East Side Recreation Area, has abruptly closed. Its display cases are empty, although its chalked-up menu remains on the boards, along with drawings of hamburgers and pizza slices.

The company’s Web site, http://www.eastsidedeliandpizzeria.com, shows its account has been suspended. A call to the deli’s telephone number, 587-2545, connects to a voice message offering to send you on to other similar businesses.

There must be pizza out there somewhere.

--Jennie