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The 12 most surprising Bay Area restaurant and retail closures of 2023

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The 12 most surprising Bay Area restaurant and retail closures of 2023

FILE: A view of Anchor Brewing Co. on Aug. 3, 2017, in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Bay Area said goodbye to many businesses in 2023. But some closures, like those of long-lived neighborhood restaurants and massive department stores, came with a dose of surprise, even shock. While a new year always brings hope, … Read more

SF restaurateur fails to show in court, judge orders her to pay $800,000 by default

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SF restaurateur fails to show in court, judge orders her to pay 0,000 by default

The neon lights of Tosca Cafe.  Images courtesy of Al Barna and Randall Homan A major San Francisco restaurateur is at risk of losing her empire after she repeatedly failed to respond to court orders, thereby losing a civil lawsuit by default.  The case started in January when Stanton and his legal team sought judicial … Read more