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Shuttered Castro taqueria Tacos Club to re-open as Taco Boys
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Shuttered Castro taqueria Tacos Club to re-open as Taco Boys

Steven Bracco
Jan 09, 2020

Taco Boys, a new taqueria co-owned by twin brothers with a trio of taquerias in Oakland, plans to quickly reopen in the former Tacos Club space.

Castro's 47-year-old cafe Flore closes, in switch to events-only concept
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Castro's 47-year-old cafe Flore closes, in switch to events-only concept

Steven Bracco
Jan 08, 2020

The restaurant quietly ended its daily food and drink service over the holidays.

FiDi bistro Aquitaine moving to Castro's former Crepevine space
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FiDi bistro Aquitaine moving to Castro's former Crepevine space

Steven Bracco
Dec 20, 2019

The six-year-old bistro and wine bar was forced into a sudden closure, but will return at a new Castro address.

Castro Community On Patrol named "outstanding neighborhood watch group"
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Castro Community On Patrol named "outstanding neighborhood watch group"

Steven Bracco
Dec 20, 2019

The all-volunteer group, which regularly patrols the Castro in groups of 3 or 4 in their unmistakable orange vests, is a neighborhood fixture.

Cannabis retailer Eureka Sky to make Castro debut this month
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Cannabis retailer Eureka Sky to make Castro debut this month

Steven Bracco
Dec 19, 2019

It's the first SF dispensary to be approved under the city's Cannabis Equity Program, for people affected by the War on Drugs.

Castro Muni station to get new elevator, as Harvey Milk Plaza redesign remains in limbo
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Castro Muni station to get new elevator, as Harvey Milk Plaza redesign remains in limbo

Steven Bracco
Dec 18, 2019

The new elevator and plaza revamp were supposed to be done simultaneously, but the latter remains mired in controversy.

Castro's Tacos Club closes, adding to Castro retail vacancy epidemic
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Castro's Tacos Club closes, adding to Castro retail vacancy epidemic

Steven Bracco
Dec 16, 2019

Tacos Club quietly closed without notice last month. The closure comes amid the opening of two new Mexican restaurants in the Castro.

Former chef, employees of Castro's Bhoga allege wage theft
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Former chef, employees of Castro's Bhoga allege wage theft

Steven Bracco
Dec 16, 2019

Less than a month after opening, the Castro's new Indian eatery is already in hot water, as employees accuse its owner of stealing their wages.

Fable returns to the Castro after seismic retrofit
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Fable returns to the Castro after seismic retrofit

Steven Bracco
Dec 11, 2019

As the city's deadline nears, three Castro businesses still have retrofits left to complete.

Castro's Squat & Gobble to close after 22 years, change concepts
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Castro's Squat & Gobble to close after 22 years, change concepts

Steven Bracco
Dec 06, 2019

"22 years was a good run," says owner Issa Sweidan, but it's time for a change.

40-year-old Castro clothing store to close in wake of November fire
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40-year-old Castro clothing store to close in wake of November fire

Steven Bracco
Dec 06, 2019

While clothing store Body was damaged in the November 16 Castro fire, that's not the only factor in its decision to close.

El Capitan Taqueria now open in former Zapata space
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El Capitan Taqueria now open in former Zapata space

Steven Bracco
Nov 25, 2019

The space sat vacant for more than two years following the closing of Zapata Mexican Grill.

New Castro barbershop aims to serve people with disabilities
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New Castro barbershop aims to serve people with disabilities

Steven Bracco
Nov 19, 2019

Ismael De Luna, who has a disability, wanted to open a barbershop to serve others like him.

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