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“Corks” wine bar opens on California, specializing in Italian wines and small plates

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Sarah B.

We popped in to Corks last night, a new wine bar located at 4342 California near 6th Avenue. We were warmly greeted by Italian co-owners and cousins, Antonio Mure and Giuseppe Catrini. Giuseppe owned and operated Cafe del Sole in… Continue Reading →

Business, Food
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After 45 years, Satin Moon Fabrics says goodbye to Clement Street

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Sarah B.

It has sat quietly at 23 Clement Street for 45 years, filled with yards and yards of beautiful fabrics, buttons, ribbons and notions. But come mid-December, Satin Moon Fabrics will close its doors and say a final farewell to the… Continue Reading →

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Geek out on this: First robot-powered delivery tested on Balboa this week

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Sarah B.

On Tuesday, a new robotic delivery device completed its maiden voyage of a pastry delivery to a woman in the Richmond District. Wait, what? Yes, you read that right. It was a demonstration by Starship Technologies of the first ever… Continue Reading →

Business, Tech, Video
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Video: Serial refund scammer identified and confronted by KTVU; says “the whole thing is kinda funny”

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Sarah B.

In August, we told you about a man named “Ali” who was scamming Richmond District merchants by demanding refunds for food he had never purchased. The KTVU News 2 Investigates team took a deeper look into the story and not… Continue Reading →

Business, Crime
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Burma Superstar kitchen workers suing restaurant group over payment practices

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Sarah B.

The Chronicle reported today that current and former workers at Burma Superstar have filed a lawsuit against the owners of the restaurant chain “alleging the restaurant chain stiffed workers on wages, overtime pay, breaks and sick leave.” “Burma Superstar kitchen… Continue Reading →

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Biz updates: New shops, restaurants along Balboa

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Sarah B.

There has been a lot of business turnover on Balboa lately, both inner and outer. Here are the updates, moving east to west: Cafe Sis (402 Balboa) opened last month and reviews are strong on Yelp. Serving up coffee, pastries… Continue Reading →

Business, Food
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Pacific Cafe, Toy Boat among first businesses in city to receive Legacy Business status

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Sarah B.

Last week, the city announced the first businesses that received “Legacy Business” status in San Francisco. Two Richmond District businesses, Pacific Cafe and Toy Boat Dessert Cafe, were named to the registry. The Legacy Business program was approved by the… Continue Reading →

Business, Community
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Local links: Mint moves in on Geary, Sutro’s cottage for sale, Cafe Sis coming to Balboa & more

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Sarah B.

Here are some local links to kick off your Wednesday. Go Warriors! Reader Derek snapped the above pic of a new biz, Cafe Sis, that is moving in at the old Balboa Sushi location (402 Balboa). Very mysterious – that’s… Continue Reading →

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