As previously reported on tablehopper, Loretta Keller has sold ~COCO500~. It is now officially closed (sniff), and the Marlowe team will be moving into the space in the coming months.
HOTEI in the Inner Sunset is closing after more than 15 years in business. Owner Steve Fujii, who also owns Ebisu across the street, is slowly retiring after more than 30 years of owning restaurants, though he will continue to operate Ebisu. The last day will be Sunday August 31st. 1290 9th Ave. at Irving, 415-753-6045.
Union Street’s adult candy fantasyland AMERICAN CUPCAKE has closed, at least for now, according to Scoop. It’s not clear if the spot will reopen, but a note on their Facebook page says that they’ve closed for the summer while the owner takes maternity leave. 1919 Union St. at Laguna.
Coco500, at the corner of 4th Street and Brannan. Photo from Facebook.
