The hits just keep on coming for Oakland. Though the bar will close and be sorely missed, the space has been granted a second life under Bardo’s wing as an overflow and event space. For 15 years, the welcoming Lake Merritt cocktail bar was a neighborhood fixture, known for its classic-yet-cozy appeal, tasty dishes and sought-after cocktails. Sidebar OaklandĪs announced on Instagram last week, beloved Oakland classic Sidebar closes for good on Sat., Jan. in Oakland, and is temporarily closed until further notice. Nosh will update readers on reopening details. For now, the former Make Westing team has indeed exited west. We have reached out to find out more about what this might mean for the space and concept. 1, though it’s taking the internet a moment to catch up to the news. The 12-year-old cocktail bar went dark Jan. In a Christmas day announcement that slipped past many, Make Westing has temporarily closed to prepare for a change of ownership. in Oakland, and is slated to close permanently March 24. There are also In-N-Out locations in Alameda (555 Willie Stargell Ave.) and San Leandro (15575 Hesperian Blvd.). Oaklandside took a deep dive into the crime data for the area near Oakland International Airport and how it compares to crime rates around other urban airports. The news of the closing has triggered many to reflect on the larger, pervasive issues facing Oakland’s businesses and residents. Despite its more than 400 locations, Southern California-based In-N-Out is a private company, not a franchise, and generates more revenue per location than the top national chains, transcending otherwise potentially divisive conservative values. The dramatic announcement follows an SF Chronicle expose on the robberies, violence and vandalism near the Oakland International Airport in the area where the fast food restaurant is located that have impacted customers and workers alike. The closure is not scheduled until March, but Nosh could not ignore the widely reported news that In-N-Out is planning to shutter its Oakland location due to the high crime rates in the neighborhood.
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