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Building demolished to make way for upcoming Hotel Castro
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Building demolished to make way for upcoming Hotel Castro

Steven Bracco
May 21, 2019

Crews braved the wet weather to demolish a two-story building, making way for the coming hotel.

Black Hammer Brewing debuts new Market Street beer garden 'Willkommen'
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Food & Drinks

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Black Hammer Brewing debuts new Market Street beer garden 'Willkommen'

Steven Bracco
May 15, 2019

Decked out with two 14-foot live redwood trees, this "garden" specializes in beer and sausages.

Now open: Blind Butcher brings steak, salads and lobster mac & cheese to the Castro
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Now open: Blind Butcher brings steak, salads and lobster mac & cheese to the Castro

Steven Bracco
May 14, 2019

Aiming to address the neighborhood's lack of a steakhouse, the new restaurant offers 3-4 cuts of beef daily.

The Castro's Brody Salon shuts down
San Francisco/ Castro-Retail & Industry

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The Castro's Brody Salon shuts down

Steven Bracco
May 13, 2019

The salon had been in the neighborhood for 14 years.

Castro's Papi Rico to reopen after 5-month hiatus
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Castro's Papi Rico to reopen after 5-month hiatus

Steven Bracco
May 08, 2019

After a sudden and unexpected five-month closure, the year-old Mexican restaurant is set to reopen next week.

Castro's arcade bar Brewcade gets green light for expansion
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Castro's arcade bar Brewcade gets green light for expansion

Steven Bracco
May 06, 2019

The expanded bar will also be changing its name.

What's going on with Church & Market's vacant storefronts?
San Francisco/ Mission/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Retail & Industry

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What's going on with Church & Market's vacant storefronts?

Steven Bracco
May 01, 2019

Here's a look at the Church and Market spaces that are finally being filled — and the ones that are still sitting vacant.

Cook Shoppe sets opening date in former Chow on Church space
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Cook Shoppe sets opening date in former Chow on Church space

Steven Bracco
Apr 26, 2019

New owner Mark White said that Cook Shoppe will continue in Chow's footsteps as "an honest, affordable and local" restaurant.

Castro kidnapper foiled after attempting to steal 2-year-old from his mother [Updated]
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Castro kidnapper foiled after attempting to steal 2-year-old from his mother [Updated]

Steven Bracco
Apr 15, 2019

Police said the kidnapper was previously unknown to the child and his family.

New Castro Merchants president Masood Samereie talks vacancies, homelessness, more
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New Castro Merchants president Masood Samereie talks vacancies, homelessness, more

Steven Bracco
Apr 09, 2019

We sat down with the new leader of the neighborhood's business coalition to discuss the biggest issues facing the Castro, and his goals.

Real estate agency gets go-ahead to take over Castro's former Volvo Centrum building
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Real estate agency gets go-ahead to take over Castro's former Volvo Centrum building

Steven Bracco
Apr 08, 2019

The Planning Commission approved The Agency's move to the Castro, as well as a patio for private social club The Academy.

After 56 years, the Castro's EV's Repair Service closes up shop
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After 56 years, the Castro's EV's Repair Service closes up shop

Steven Bracco
Apr 04, 2019

A goodbye note in the window quotes a Bible passage: "What good is a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?"

Owner of Castro's Park Gyros hit with planning code violation
San Francisco/ Castro-Food & Drinks

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Owner of Castro's Park Gyros hit with planning code violation

Steven Bracco
Apr 04, 2019

Ali Yaldiz is in hot water with the Planning Department for using the former Sweet Castro space as a commercial kitchen.

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