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Originally Posted by exit2lef
I stopped by the San Carlos this morning to see if Eddie the barber is still there. He is -- for now. Word is that the hotel is not renewing leases, although some tenants can go month-to-month if they wish. Rice Paper's owner apparently did not find that arrangement attractive and elected to leave. A new convenience store with a new owner willing to go month-to-month is opening to replace the one that closed. Also, there's a sign in the empty space between Rice Paper and Seamus' advertising an opportunity for a restaurant or bakery. I suspect this building is still being groomed for an imminent change in ownership, even if the last attempt at a sale fell through.
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I just hope any new sort of ownership maintains the building as a hotel. It's a vital piece of history in a city that doesn't recognize historical value. But if need be, I'll take apartments any day versus sitting empty for decades like the Professional building.
On the closing of Rice Paper, I'm glad it's leaving. Most of the time I walked by it was closed or mostly empty. This is hugely disappointing as this intersection has only recently been thrust into vibrancy and they opted not to keep up. I hope whatever replaces it is either in line with the theme of the hotel (like a Hollywood-esque cafe with late hours) or a restaurant like any of the recent additions downtown (ie. Dust Cutter or Nook.) The retail portion has been covered, don't feel the need to reiterate what has already been said. But anything besides a coffee shop, salon, or yoga studio is fine with me.
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