After a sudden closure two months ago, Church and Market Cal-Italian restaurant The Rustic (215 Church Street) has reopened under new ownership.

Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a new cafe opens, a physical therapy office takes over a long vacant space, and a chocolate shop begins construction.

At long last, the long-delayed 4-stop Castro Muni Station elevator has finally opened.

Castro luxury consignment boutique Sui Generis (2231 Market Street) will celebrate two decades in the Castro next week with a handful of events and in-store activities.

Castro's newest wellness center Pause Studio is now open at 2234 Market Street.

We now know the new concept taking over the space occupied by former Castro brunch spot Kitchen Story (3499 16th Street).

Castro neighborhood favorite dim sum and Sichuan restaurant Mama Ji's (4416 18th Street) announced it will close at the end of October.

Walking around the Castro recently, you might have noticed the Rainbow Honor Walk plaques are looking a bit shinier and more colorful than usual.

The Castro will soon have a 24/7 cafe where late-night revelers can grab a drink and eat some snacks.

California Italian restaurant The Rustic (215 Church Street) has shuttered after three years in the neighborhood.

Castro Nail Salon officially reopened after moving to its new location at 4359 18th Street (at Eureka Street).

San Francisco-based artisanal chocolate maker L'Amourette Chocolat will soon open a new shop and cafe in the Castro.

Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a mysterious pottery studio has a name, two new businesses have opened, another sets a closing date, and a restaurant expands its menu.