There's a specific chain of events that happens any time a San Francisco landmark is in danger of shutting down, getting evicted or otherwise closing up shop. It goes something like: 1. Local institution announces imminent closure. 2. Fans of said institution (and scores of people who never actually went) lament the state of San Francisco while planning final, mournful visits. 3. Somebody tries to figure out how to save the place. In the case of Sam Wo's legendary service, the chain of events ran its course in under three days time, and there's a chance the century-old greasy Chinese joint could be spared by the Health Department tomorrow.
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Sam Wo Could Stay Open, If The Health Department Spares It
Sam Wo, Home To San Francisco's Rudest Wait Staff, Fondly Remembered
Sam Wo, the century-old institution on Washington Street, will close its doors forever after dinner service tonight, smashing the hearts of countless cheap Chinese food fans who like their BBQ pork noodle rolls, won ton soup, and preserved egg and pork jook served with a side of snide. Infamous for employing some of the worst waitstaff in town, Sam Wo was immortalized in Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. After hearing the news, Maupin said, "It is indeed heartbreaking. This the restaurant where Norman Neal Williams took Mary Ann back in '76. Edsel Ford Fung, the famously rude waiter, made her wash her hands in the dining room sink."
Heartbreaking Hamburger News: Spork, And Their Quirky Burgers, To Disappear Soon
Spork, the Valencia Street establishment that has been elevating comfort food for five years now, has reached the end of their lease Ms. Tablehopper reports. Friday, December 23rd will be the restaurant's last day to grab their infamous in-side-out burger (two patties, bun in the middle, all skewered with a large steak knife) or the opulent Champagne of Burgers. After the new year, the co-owners plan to focus on their more grown-up concept at Thermidor in Mint Plaza.
UPDATE: DNA to Lose Liquor License? Not Likely
This cannot be good. Aiding in the closure of one of the few business that make money in SF? Ugh. According to Anna Conda, former Miss Trannyshack and club promoter of Herr-A-Chick, the DNA Lounge finally "lost its liquor license," so she's moving her club night. If you recall, DNA Lounge came under fire from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, after the covert agents witnesses the exposing of bare buttocks at one of the club's queer nights. (Anna Conda has since moved the 4/15 version of Herr-A-Chick to the Eagle Tavern.) But don't fret, DNA fans. They are still in the appeals process. Stay tuned for updates, or go here for more about DNA's ongoing battle with ABC.
Parkway Speakeasy Theater Shutters this Sunday
Now for some truly sad news,.Catherine and Kyle Fischer's Parkway Speakeasy Theater in Oakland is closing its door for good after 12 years. Here's the missive sent out today to fans of the eclectic East Bay theater.
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