Other Avenues is a different kind of business. A new shopper may not know that Other Avenues Co-op is not owned by a single person, but its loyal customers know, celebrate, and support its unique, non-hierarchical structure. Another reason they like to shop here is that they do not have to look for organic produce. It’s all organic! And so are many of their packaged and bulk food items.
San Francisco’s legacy small business owners might get some eviction protection if legislation now before the Board of Supervisors that temporarily exempts them from the mayor’s plan to ‘streamline’ the business permit approval process passes.
Simple Pleasures Cafe, a quaint bohemian-style coffee shop with a larger-than-life personality and a beloved neighborhood destination, was honored as a San Francisco Legacy Business in June 2023.
Hamburger Haven is the place to be on a blustery Richmond morning, and it has been for 56 years. The longtime establishment perched on the corner of Ninth Avenue and Clement Street boasts a wider history beyond just its hamburgers.
In a shop window on Clement Street between Ninth and 10th avenues, a large blue robot stands guard over the entrance to the Heroes Club, with its fists in the air, ready to battle for right against wrong.
I can personally attest to this, as one thing that I’ve always admired about neighborhood bars like Hockey Haven, is their welcoming nature. It’s evident in the way regulars engage, comfortably expressing their authentic selves each day at the bar with no judgement or harassment from others.
From its orange pendant lights to the old-timey wall decor, the Pacific Cafe is a testament to the Outer Richmond neighborhood of the 1970s. The seafood restaurant has stayed almost unchanged throughout its 49 years of business and will be celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024. Moreover, the Pacific Cafe’s history has earned a spot on the City’s Legacy Business list.
Throughout this fall, 10 businesses were unanimously approved by the San Francisco Small Business Commission for the Legacy Business Registry. They include: Artisans of San Francisco and Peking Restaurant.
Lucca’s Foods Deli & Wine Shop, was unanimously approved on July 22 by the San Francisco Small Business Commission for the Legacy Business Registry.
Hockey Haven is a neighborhood sports bar established in 1949 by Rene Trudell, a French Canadian professional hockey player.
Schubert’s was recently designated a legacy business, having operated in the City for more than 30 years. During this time, Schubert’s has built up a loyal customer base.
A long-time Richmond District landmark, the Balboa Theater, gained legacy business status last fall. The theater first opened its doors on Feb. 7, 1926.
On Monday, April 8, six businesses – Benkyodo Company, Glide Foundation, Picture Machine Tattoo, Uptown, Wah Mei School and World Gym San Francisco – were unanimously approved by the San Francisco Small Business Commission for the Legacy Business Registry.
Editor: Joe’s Ice Cream is preparing for our 60th Anniversary and we have a fun day planned. The event is Saturday, April 13 starting at 11:30 a.m. at 5420 Geary Blvd. […]
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