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legal-business1 year ago

"Pho Gabo Owner Eddie Dong Plans Lawsuit Against Portland Over Odor Ordinance"

Eddie Dong, owner of Pho Gabo in Portland, plans to sue the city following the closure of his restaurant due to complaints about the smell of grilled meat. The city's odor ordinance has been criticized as "subjective," and Dong's lawyer filed a notice of intent to sue, citing economic and personal damages. Despite the city's suggestion to install a filtration system, Dong chose to close the restaurant due to fines and uncertainty about future complaints. As a result, he's facing financial stress and his landlord has listed the building.

food-and-dining2 years ago

Iconic Vietnamese Restaurant in San Francisco Shuts Its Doors After Decades

San Francisco's iconic Vietnamese restaurant, Turtle Tower, may face closure as its building is listed for sale. The family-owned business, known for its delicious Vietnamese chicken noodle soup, is considering its options. The restaurant has already closed one location during the pandemic and was robbed last year. In other food news, a Black-owned beer garden is set to open in the former location of San Francisco's oldest Black-owned bar, Wicked Grounds, a kink-positive cafe, has closed, a craft tortilleria has opened its first permanent space in Oakland, and renowned pizza chef Tony Gemignani has ranked in the 50 Top Pizza USA list for the third year in a row.

food-and-dining2 years ago

Iconic San Francisco Restaurants Bid Farewell After Decades of Service

After 36 years in business, Aux Delices, a renowned white tablecloth Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco's Russian Hill, is closing its doors as owners Chris and Thiet Nguyen retire. Known for its home-style Vietnamese cuisine and Asian fusion dishes, the restaurant has been a staple in the city since 1987. Celebrities, including actor William Shatner, have frequented the establishment.

food-and-dining2 years ago

Iconic San Francisco Restaurants Forced to Close After Decades in Business

After 36 years in business, beloved Vietnamese restaurant Aux Delices in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood is closing its doors on June 30. The restaurant, known for its tasty and affordable dishes influenced by both Vietnamese and French colonial cuisines, was originally opened by Chris Nguyen's mother in 1975. Despite efforts to find a buyer to continue the restaurant's legacy, none emerged. The closure marks the retirement of owners Chris and Thiet Nguyen, who inherited the restaurant from Chris's mother.