By Constantine Mittendorf
There are eighteen statewide ballot measures that Californians will be voting on this election cycle and countless local measures. While few items on the ballot directly affect the California restaurant industry as a whole, here are a few statewide and local measures to be aware of:
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By Constantine Mittendorf
Yesterday, San Francisco became the first city in the nation to require six weeks of full paid leave for new parents. If you or work in or manage a restaurant in the City by the Bay, here are a few things you should know:
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By Constantine Mittendorf
Today, Sinbad’s restaurant looks like a shipwreck next to San Francisco’s Ferry Building. A demolition crew is on site and Sinbad’s is in bankruptcy court. The classic restaurant-bar recently lost a series of legal battles that ultimately shut it down after 40 years of continuous operation.
To sum up what happened, Sinbad’s had been operating since the mid-1970’s. With its stunning views and location on Pier 2 at the foot of Market Street, it had a mixed clientele of locals and tourists. In turn, it paid rent to the City of San Francisco. Eventually due to population growth in the Bay Area, the City decided to expand the number of ferry terminals serving the City’s Financial District. The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission held public hearings in 2012 about the plan to expand the ferry terminals and remove Sinbad’s. Despite being notified, Sinbad’s didn’t show up. Continue reading “Sinbad’s Dine and Dash”
By Constantine Mittendorf
As of today, Sinbad’s does not have any immediate plans to close its 40 year old saloon doors, despite losing its eviction case two months ago. The Court stayed eviction and the execution of judgment, but that order expires today – September 30th. Continue reading “Sinbad’s Stay of Execution Runs Out”
By Constantine Mittendorf
The owners of Sinbad’s spent last week in San Francisco Superior Court. They have been in an ongoing battle to keep their 40 year old bay-front restaurant afloat.
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By Constantine Mittendorf
Sinbad’s sits on a pier next to San Francisco’s historic Ferry Building. With a dining room view from the Bay Bridge to Treasure Island, Sinbad’s has been a classic San Francisco establishment for locals and tourists alike for 40 years. Through booms and busts, Sinbad’s has held a lease with the San Francisco Port Authority. Now it looks like San Francisco’s booming economy might be the restaurant’s downfall. Continue reading “Waterfront Restaurant Fights For Its Life in Court”
