Castro Business Briefs: Mysterious Pottery Studio Named, Two Businesses Open, Hot Johnnie's Expands Menu, More
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.
Planning Commission Reapproves 7-Story Condo Building at Former Eros Bathhouse Site Near Safeway With Modifications
Last week, the San Francisco Planning Commission unanimously reapproved a 7-story condo building at the former sex club and sauna Eros site with modifications.
Castro Argentinian Restaurant Flora King Shutters & Pivots to Iggy's Burger
Castro Argentinian restaurant Flora King (4248 18th Street) has shuttered after just over one year and pivoted to a new smashburger concept, and it's being kept in the family.
Frameline Opens Festival Hub Pop-Up in Former Hamburger Mary's Space
Frameline50, the 50th edition of the world's longest-running LGBTQ+ Film Festival, officially kicks off June 17 in San Francisco, and filmgoers will have a new place to hang out before and after each show.
Long-Delayed Castro Muni Station Elevator Completion Date & Ribbon-Cutting Pushed Back Until July
It's been nearly three years since work began on the new Castro Muni Station glass elevator, and the project is finally nearing completion.









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