Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

The 18th Street location in the Castro is well-loved by LGBTQ+ customers.

WesBurger chef-owner Wes Rowe declined to renew the lease — but he wants the next four Wednesday nights to be a nonstop party.

Japan Video & Media opened in 1984 and gradually became a cultural fixture.

Chef-owner Seth Stowaway is closing his Michelln-starred restaurant, but intends to stay in the industry he loves. 

A recent spate of closures have not been announced with a chef's bitter rant but with an invitation to come in and say your goodbyes properly. 