This Vibey French Bar in Oakland Has Closed After Three Years
JAPANTOWN — Songbirds have one less karaoke bar to frequent in the city, as an Eater SF tipster let us know that Club Mari's at 1581 Webster Street has recently closed. It's unclear when the business shuttered, but Google and Yelp confirm the bar has played its last note.
OAKLAND — Artsy and antiques-filled French bar The Rendez-Vous has suddenly closed as of Friday, June 27. An Instagram post notes that the abrupt closure was due to 'unforeseen circumstances' and that there is no new concept lined up for the space. If you're a chef or bar looking for a location, the Rendez-Vous group is looking at serious inquiries.
CUPERTINO — Modern Korean American restaurant Bar Bon Mot from chef James Lim has closed its doors as of Monday, June 30. The team announced the decision in an Instagram post, writing, 'We are sincerely grateful to everyone who walked through our doors, shared a table, and became part of our story.'
PENINSULA — Local barbecue mini-chain Armadillo Willy's has closed three of its four Bay Area locations, Palo Alto Online reports. Outposts in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and San Jose closed down on Tuesday, June 17; the Los Altos space, meanwhile, closed back in January, as did its Dublin location as of April. The San Mateo restaurant at 2260 Bridgepointe Parkway remains open. See More: San Francisco Restaurant Closings
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