Reader Derek sent us the news this past weekend that Melisa’s Chinese Cuisine at 450 Balboa has called it quits. The owner, Richard, posted a note on the door saying “Dear customers, Melisa’s Chinese Cuisine is closed for good due… Continue Reading
Back in October of last year, we told you that Safeway had signed a lease on the 375 32nd Avenue space, former home of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market. Not much has happened since then but in yesterday’s newsletter from… Continue Reading
We got word last week that The Bazaar Cafe, located at 5927 California near 22nd Avenue, will be closing its doors on August 11 after a 20 year run. The cafe’s owners are retiring. The cafe is a quiet spot… Continue Reading
Reader Derek tipped us off to the closing of Katia’s Russian Tea Room at 600 5th Ave. According to a Yelper, it sounds like the restaurant closed at the end of May. Katia’s served dinner Wednesday’s through Sunday’s, and specialized… Continue Reading
Pizzetta 211 and Fiorella are two very popular restaurants in the neighborhood; residents clearly have a thing for pizza and Italian fare. Now, the owners of those two hot spots have embarked on new ventures in the neighborhood. Pearl |… Continue Reading
Despite what the SF Dept of Building Inspection may think, a recent effort by neighbors to count the number of commercial vacancies in the Richmond District has proven the obvious: there’s a lot of them. As part of the #FewerVacancies… Continue Reading
We’ve got a few updates for you hungry foodies out there… Lokma Opens on Clement A new Mediterranean/California spot called Lokma just opened this week at the corner of 19th Avenue and Clement. For now they are only serving breakfast/brunch… Continue Reading
We’re a bit behind but wanted to report on the closures of two businesses here in the neighborhood. Heartbaker says goodbye after 4 years At the end of December, Heartbaker, located at 1408 Clement near 15th Avenue, closed its doors… Continue Reading