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May 12, 2015 1 min read

Dead Ends and Closures: American Masala, Cafe Gibraltar

Dead Ends and Closures: American Masala, Cafe Gibraltar
The interior of Cafe Gibraltar. Photo from Facebook.
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In November 2013, we were very excited to report that New York chef and author Suvir Saran planned to open a Mid-Market restaurant in the NEMA building. However, the project, which was called American Masala, has hit a wall, and Saran has decided not to move forward. Scoop reports that continuing delays and complications are the culprit. This is disappointing, to be sure, but Saran apparently is still hoping to open a restaurant elsewhere in San Francisco.

Beloved Peninsula restaurant CAFE GIBRALTAR has closed, according to Scoop. The restaurant, which made its home in Montara and then later El Granada, opened 17 years ago. The owners, Jose Luis Ugalde and Liam Durkee, say they want to spend more time with their family and take some well-deserved time off. They also report that the owners of Clay Oven Indian restaurants will be taking over the space. 425 Ave. Alhambra at Palma, Half Moon Bay.

The interior of Cafe Gibraltar. Photo from Facebook.

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