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Custom-tailored designer fashion pop-up opens on Castro Street
Freeborn Designs, in the former Flying Falafel/Socialhaus/Outfit space at 463 Castro, offers a variety of custom-tailored suits, blazers, and vests for both men and women. Read More
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Game On: Castro arcade bar The Detour hits the restart button
Castro arcade bar and restaurant The Detour is set to reopen Monday, July 5, after hitting the pause button in October and temporarily closing due in part to COVID-19. Read More
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Church & Market Safeway moves shopping carts inside after 160 carts stolen
The Church and Market Safeway has moved all its shopping carts inside the store after 160 carts were stolen in recent weeks. Read More
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Castro Business Briefs: Sui Generis temporarily moves, The Café announces reopening, Golden Grill closes
Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition: a designer consignment shop temporarily moves, a nightclub announces its reopening, and a sandwich shop closes. Read More
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Final phase of Upper Market Street Safety Project construction begins July 1
Construction on the final phase of the Upper Market Street Safety Project is set to begin Thursday, July 1. The project aims to increase safety and comfort for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike on Upper Market Street between Octavia Boulevard and Castro Street. Read More
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SF Eagle set to reopen in SoMa for Pride Weekend
Just in time for Pride Weekend, SoMa LGBTQ+ bar SF Eagle (398 12th St.) has announced it will reopen Friday after an 15-month pandemic induced temporary closure. Read More
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Castro neighborhood group releases preliminary designs for Harvey Milk Plaza redo
On Wednesday, the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza released preliminary designs for the redo of Castro's Harvey Milk Plaza during a virtual public meeting. Read More
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Driver crashes into and destroys parklets at Aquitaine & The Boombox
Early Friday morning, the driver of a vehicle crashed into and destroyed two parklets at Church and Market streets. Read More
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Castro CBD holds contentious town hall on security camera proposal
After months of delays, the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit (Castro CBD) held a virtual town hall Tuesday about its proposal to install a private network of 125 security cameras, and it was highly contentious. Read More
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Castro cannabis retailer Flore Store announces 4/20 opening & mural competition
The Castro's newest cannabis retailer Flore Store (258 Noe St.) has announced its grand opening on 4/20 — across the street from Flore a.k.a. Cafe Flore. Read More
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Gilbert Baker Foundation unveils Pride Flag art exhibit 'In Their Own Voices' at Harvey Milk's former camera shop
On Tuesday the Gilbert Baker Foundation in partnership with the GLBT Historical Society unveiled a new Pride Flag pop-up art exhibit "In Their Own Eyes" at Harvey Milk's former camera shop at 575 Castro Street. Read More
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Castro CBD votes to end private security camera proposal funded by tech entrepreneur
On Monday, the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District (Castro CBD) voted to scuttle its proposal to install a private network of 125 security cameras. Read More
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Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tours resumes in-person tours & releases virtual tour
Just this week, Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tours announced in-person tours have resumed, and she's released a new 45-minute virtual tour titled "The Castro - A Community Advocating for Equality." Read More
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Italian restaurant Vico Cavone headed to Castro's former Firewood space
A new Italian restaurant called Vico Cavone will be opening this fall inside the former Firewood space at 4248 18th Street, helmed by a former server at Poesia. Read More
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Castro Business Briefs: Sancha Sushi, Monster Goblin Games open, Last Rites reopens, more
A new board game shop as moved into the former Comic Book Beardies, a new sushi spot has opened in the former Miyabi space, and more. Read More
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Notorious Castro drug den sells for $4.8 million after complete renovation
After undergoing a complete renovation, a notorious Castro neighborhood building at 517-519 Sanchez Street (near 18th Street) has sold for $4.8 million. Read More
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Family-owned for nearly 100 years, Castro's Market & Noe Center listed for $17M
After being family-owned for nearly 100 years, the Market & Noe Center (2276-2288 Market St.) has been listed for sale for the eye-popping price of $17 million. Read More
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SoMa nightclub Oasis dedicates mural honoring LGBTQ+ icon & disco legend Sylvester
On Monday, SoMa nightclub Oasis (298 11th St.) unveiled an exterior mural dedicated to SF LGBTQ+ icon and disco legend Sylvester. Read More
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Boutique natural wine shop Bottle Bacchanal set to fill another Castro storefront vacancy
A new boutique wine shop, Bottle Bacchanal, has proposed to take over the former eyewear store Specs in the City & Cheaters Too at 4126 18t St. (between Castro and Collingwood streets). Read More
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Castro travel agency Yankee Clipper Travel named SF Legacy Business
Last month, the San Francisco Small Business Commission added Castro travel agency Yankee Clipper Travel (4115 19th St.) to the city's Legacy Business Registry, which recognizes "longstanding, community-serving businesses." Read More
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Queer artists of color installing two murals at prominent Castro & Duboce Triangle locations
Two new murals from queer, Black and Latinx artists will be completed soon at prominent locations in the Castro and Duboce Triangle neighborhoods. Read More
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Artists continue to paint Castro murals with focus on diverse voices
Castro residents walking around the neighborhood may have noticed that murals are continuing to proliferate on storefronts and buildings. Read More
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After 14-month hiatus, Castro neighborhood bar Moby Dick reopens
After a 14-month pandemic-induced hiatus, Castro neighborhood bar Moby Dick (4049 18th St.) reopened its doors today at 1 p.m. Read More
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Castro neighborhood groups come together for Harvey Milk Day Community Recovery Celebration on Saturday
Tomorrow, a coalition of Castro neighborhood organizations will celebrate Harvey Milk Day on what would have been the former Supervisor's 91st birthday. Read More
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Mission Bay coffee truck Spro Coffee expanding to the Castro this summer
Castro residents will soon have another cafe option in the neighborhood. Mission Bay-based mobile cafe Spro Coffee Lab will be opening its second location at 500 Church St., formerly Mauerpark. Read More