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Castro flower shop Ixia leaving neighborhood after 36 years
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Castro flower shop Ixia leaving neighborhood after 36 years

Steven Bracco
Apr 03, 2019

Owner Cheri Mims cited the neighborhood's homelessness crisis as a factor in her decision to move.

Castro men's clothing store Outfit has closed
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Castro men's clothing store Outfit has closed

Steven Bracco
Apr 02, 2019

"For the last few months, we’ve been losing $2,500 a month," said owner Ryan Hill.

Castro nightclub 'The Cafe' to close Sunday for months-long remodel
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Castro nightclub 'The Cafe' to close Sunday for months-long remodel

Steven Bracco
Mar 29, 2019

The bar and club plans to reopen in time for Pride.

Departing Castro Merchants president talks retail vacancies, homelessness, more
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Departing Castro Merchants president talks retail vacancies, homelessness, more

Steven Bracco
Mar 29, 2019

We caught up with Daniel Bergerac to discuss his successes over the past five years, and the challenges still facing Castro businesses.

Brazilian 'Cafe de Casa' to open in Castro's former Hearth space
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Brazilian 'Cafe de Casa' to open in Castro's former Hearth space

Steven Bracco
Mar 28, 2019

It will be the cafe's third Bay Area location.

Blind Butcher to open in Castro's former Beso space next week
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Blind Butcher to open in Castro's former Beso space next week

Steven Bracco
Mar 27, 2019

After a quick remodel, chef Coskun Abik (also of neighboring Lark) plans to open his new restaurant next week.

Castro's Firewood Cafe closing this weekend after 22 years
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Castro's Firewood Cafe closing this weekend after 22 years

Steven Bracco
Mar 26, 2019

The cafe's last day is this Sunday, March 31st.

Indo transitions to Rooster & Rice, bringing more chicken and rice to the Castro
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Indo transitions to Rooster & Rice, bringing more chicken and rice to the Castro

Steven Bracco
Mar 20, 2019

Aiming to be "the next Chipotle," the local chain will compete with smaller Castro eatery Gai, which serves a similar menu.

Chow on Church to reopen under new name, ownership
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Chow on Church to reopen under new name, ownership

Steven Bracco
Mar 18, 2019

It's only been a week since Chow closed up shop after 22 years in business. But a new owner has already snapped up its former space.

Inside Barry's Bootcamp, opening in the Castro tomorrow
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Inside Barry's Bootcamp, opening in the Castro tomorrow

Steven Bracco
Mar 15, 2019

After 18 months of planning, the boutique gym finally debuts in the Castro this weekend.

Castro 7-Eleven franchisee sells store back to corporate, citing shoplifting and safety concerns
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Castro 7-Eleven franchisee sells store back to corporate, citing shoplifting and safety concerns

Steven Bracco
Mar 15, 2019

Neighbors have been fighting to address shoplifting, loitering, littering and open drug use at the store for the past five years.

Castro-Mission Health Center to relocate across town for renovation
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Castro-Mission Health Center to relocate across town for renovation

Steven Bracco
Mar 12, 2019

Established in 1965, the city's first public health center is getting an upgrade and seismic retrofit.

Owner of Castro restaurant Lark to take over former Beso space
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Owner of Castro restaurant Lark to take over former Beso space

Steven Bracco
Mar 11, 2019

The new restaurant will be called Butcher & Farm.

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