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.
Castro Business Briefs: Rainbow Mural Repainted, Ampersand Moves & European Wax Closes
Happy Pride Month! Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a Progress Pride Flag mural gets repainted, a flower shop moves, and a hair removal salon closes.
Driver Crashes Into Castro's Cafe Mystique & Damages Parklets, Flees Scene [Updated]
A late-night crash tore through two popular Castro Street parklets and slammed into a restaurant wall. Surveillance footage captured what happened next, and neighbors say the driver may already be known to police.
Castro Business Briefs: Love Potion Library and Pawpitos Open, Parasol Expands Menu and Hours, More
In this edition, a new romance bookstore, dog grooming business, and campaign office open, while a cafe expands its hours and menu, and the Castro gets a fancy new trash can.
Castro Nail Salon Pivots to New Location While Castro Coffee & Hair Salon Relocate
Weeks before the April 30 relocation deadline between Castro Coffee Company, Castro Nail Salon, and their landlord, it was extended another month until May 31.
Castro Business Briefs: Parasol at Flore Opens, Welcome Castro Store Rebrands, Church St. Yoga Studio Nears Opening & More
Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a new restaurant softly opens, a gift shop rebrands, a yoga studio nears opening, and construction continues at the former Harvey's space, though no tenant has yet been identified.
Monthly Castro Night Market Returns Friday Promising More Fun & High-Energy Atmosphere
The Castro Night Market returns Friday after a successful first year as a monthly event. The event kicks off on Friday, March 20, from 5 to 10 p.m.
Castro’s Jane Warner Plaza Art Installation 'The Seed' To Be Uprooted & Other Improvements On The Way [UPDATED]
Castro art installation 'The Seed' at Jane Warner Plaza will light up one last time Wednesday night before being uprooted and hauled away on Friday.




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