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Twin's Armoire Boutique appears closed after 51 years in Nob Hill
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Twin's Armoire Boutique appears closed after 51 years in Nob Hill

Britta Shoot
Jun 30, 2020

The eclectic hillside shop sold an array of unusual, fabulous and high-end accessories.

'During turmoil, we do good business': Storage unit companies thrive as people pour out of SF
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'During turmoil, we do good business': Storage unit companies thrive as people pour out of SF

Britta Shoot
Jul 02, 2020

Storage companies across San Francisco say they haven't seen comparable demand since the 2008 recession.

Lower Nob Hill Business Briefs: Gallery, cutlery shop close; cocktail bar introduces food menu; more
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Lower Nob Hill Business Briefs: Gallery, cutlery shop close; cocktail bar introduces food menu; more

Britta Shoot
Jul 09, 2020

More businesses close and others find new ways to stay afloat as the impact of COVID-19 continues reshaping the neighborhood.

Bars bring live music to San Francisco's streets with socially distanced concerts
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Bars bring live music to San Francisco's streets with socially distanced concerts

Britta Shoot
May 29, 2020

"I’ve seen more than a couple of people well up with tears," says the bar owner behind the pop-up sidewalk shows.

FiDi Business Briefs: Home decor store & iconic bench leave neighborhood, plus more closures
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FiDi Business Briefs: Home decor store & iconic bench leave neighborhood, plus more closures

Britta Shoot
Jul 24, 2020

An update on Financial District retail and restaurant closures, some temporary and some permanent, as shelter-in-place drags on.

Step by step: how 2 San Francisco women are covering the entire city on foot
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Step by step: how 2 San Francisco women are covering the entire city on foot

Britta Shoot
May 18, 2020

Robin Cohn and Jan Adams are aiming to cover every block of San Francisco on foot — a goal the pandemic has made both easier and harder.

FiDi business briefs: Foundation Cafe closes; 2 fashion retailers shut down; more [Updated]
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FiDi business briefs: Foundation Cafe closes; 2 fashion retailers shut down; more [Updated]

Britta Shoot
Sep 16, 2020

More business closures are taking place downtown.

Why these SF retailers won’t reopen yet, despite loosening restrictions
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Why these SF retailers won’t reopen yet, despite loosening restrictions

Britta Shoot
Jun 18, 2020

Small business owners say they're eager to re-open, but a wide variety of challenges remain before retail can return to normal.

SF Public Library's 'Dial-A-Story' gets post-pandemic video revival
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SF Public Library's 'Dial-A-Story' gets post-pandemic video revival

Britta Shoot
Jun 16, 2020

Broadcast six days a week on YouTube, the new "Sweet Stories" series features children's books read by youth librarians and celebrity guests.

With museums and galleries closed, outdoor art displays emerge in SF & Oakland
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With museums and galleries closed, outdoor art displays emerge in SF & Oakland

Britta Shoot
Jun 11, 2020

From building-size video projections to a billboard-turned-gallery, Bay Area artists and museums are getting creative with exhibitions.

Halal Dastarkhan brings San Francisco its first taste of Uzbekistan
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Halal Dastarkhan brings San Francisco its first taste of Uzbekistan

Britta Shoot
Aug 24, 2020

A first-time restaurateur, Ismoil Ochilov sold his car and invested his life savings to bring his native Uzbek cuisine to San Francisco.

The Summer Place permanently closes after decades serving Lower Nob Hill
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The Summer Place permanently closes after decades serving Lower Nob Hill

Britta Shoot
Jul 14, 2020

The neighborhood bar, owner-operated for the past 23 years, drew an eclectic, international crowd.

Rusty's Southern to depart the Tenderloin after 5 years
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Rusty's Southern to depart the Tenderloin after 5 years

Britta Shoot
Sep 18, 2020

"We held on as long as we could," said owner Rusty Olson.

Amid crisis, San Francisco poet laureate curates daily inspiration
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Amid crisis, San Francisco poet laureate curates daily inspiration

Britta Shoot
Jun 19, 2020

"What I’m curating features an eclectic cross section of the community," said Kim Shuck, the city's seventh poet laureate.

20-year-old Krav Maga studio among latest group of Lower Nob Hill business closures
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20-year-old Krav Maga studio among latest group of Lower Nob Hill business closures

Britta Shoot
Aug 26, 2020

The Lower Nob Hill area has seen nearly a dozen small-business closures since shelter-in-place began.

Herd mentality: Golden Gate Park bison get a new livestream
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Herd mentality: Golden Gate Park bison get a new livestream

Britta Shoot
Jul 16, 2020

You'll also get to see some new faces — five yearlings were added to the herd in March.

Hop to it: NoPa neighbors to attempt world-record hopscotch course on Saturday
San Francisco/ Divisadero/ NoPa-

Hop to it: NoPa neighbors to attempt world-record hopscotch course on Saturday

Britta Shoot
Jul 16, 2020

The neighborhood event also highlights offerings from local merchants, offering a small discount at area businesses.

Estela's Donburi closes permanently in Lower Nob Hill
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Estela's Donburi closes permanently in Lower Nob Hill

Britta Shoot
Jun 24, 2020

The former sandwich shop had revamped last year to become a Japanese rice bowl and sushi eatery.

San Francisco's DIY instructors get crafty to keep classes going
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San Francisco's DIY instructors get crafty to keep classes going

Britta Shoot
Sep 01, 2020

Been thinking of taking a DIY craft class to liven up your quarantine? These studios are ensuring all you'll need is a laptop and a mailbox.

Polk business briefs: Cafe Réveille to expand to Polk Street; House Rules calls it quits; more
San Francisco/ Polk/ Russian Hill-

Polk business briefs: Cafe Réveille to expand to Polk Street; House Rules calls it quits; more

Britta Shoot
Aug 12, 2020

Polk Street has seen some closures of late, but also at least one sign of life.

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