Founder of Carson City Adele’s, Paul Abowd, dies; leaves behind a legacy of fine cuisine, family and landmark restaurants
Paul Abowd, the founder of Carson City’s Adele’s restaurant, has died according to family.
Abowd, along with his wife Adele, purchased the historic building at the corner of John and Carson streets in 1977, which would become a landmark restaurant of Carson City for decades.
Adele's restaurant closed permanently after a March 28, 2019 fire that left the building condemned.
After son and daughter-in-law Charlie and Karen took over the restaurant, Abowd continued his love of fine cuisine and historic buildings by opening the Stone House Cafe in Reno, which is still in operation today and operated by his daughter Cyrina. Similarly to Adele’s, the building the restaurant is housed in was lovingly remodeled by Abowd and Adele, as it was first built in 1918 as a residence.
Abowd’s mission statement for Stone House was: “Where our curiosity is absolute. Where excitement of what we do is forever changing and learning never ends. These challenges we do accept. For you are whom we must please.”
In 2002, Abowd and Adele were honored by the Nevada Legislature with a Senate Bill for their contributions to the state’s restaurant industry.
Before making their mark in the capital city, Abowd and Adele operated a number of eateries in California, including coffee shops in San Fransisco and nightclub restaurants in Oakland, among others. Abowd also served in World War II as a Marine.
Charlie Abowd announced his father’s passing on social media.
“Yesterday our family lost our patriarch dad and my unwavering cheer leader, Paul Abowd. He is now back with our mom, his sister, brothers, mom and dad and our son. I know how hard it is for us here on earth but he is with his loves in heaven. We will be posting details regarding his services when they are finalized. So today have a great meal and have a toast for him. He is in peace.”