18th Street's Indian takeout spot has changed hands.

A conditional use permit the landlord obtained in 2014 is set to expire in January.

The new restaurant has daily lunch specials priced under $9.

Its menu and vibe are inspired by Puerto Vallarta, a popular destination with many residents.

What was once a "really old, decaying vegetarian restaurant" is now a city institution.

A demolition permit has been granted for the building, which was built in 1906.

"There's too many coffee shops in the neighborhood," said owner Al Simball.

After 28 years, the owners plan to "start a new chapter" of their lives.

Founder Kelsey Witherow left a career in tech to pursue her love of cookie dough.

It's the second restaurant to close in the Castro in the last week.

The saga of last-minute lease extensions between the taqueria and landlord Les Natali is finally finito.

By this time next year, the corner of 17th and Church might have a new bistro.

It took less than a month for the shop's owner to secure the space and open for business.