Announced: First Republic Bank

Rumor proves true: First Republic plans to open at 3901 24th St on the corner of Sanchez. Over the past fifteen years this space has provided quick service food from Juice-It, Belgano's and Tuttimelon. Now Noe Valley is set to host another bank pending conditional use approval from the Planning Commission on May 17th.

Comments for/against should be directed to Planner Tom Wang at (415)558-6355. Case no. 2011.1372C. We'll post more information next week when the application is posted online.

Closing: Joseph Andrade Floral

Open only a year and a half, high-end florist Joseph Andrade is closing up shop at 3961 24th St. They weren't open when we noticed the sign, but the clerk at Vivon confirms the listing is not for the downstairs space long-vacated by Qoio.

But what we really want to know: why are vacant spaces on 24th St almost always listed by Rockwell? How's that working out for everyone?

Another Noe Valley Restaurant/Cafe For Sale

Sure sounds like the recently opened City Grill:

A very strong location in Noe Valley with a glass frontage, display kitchen, wood floors, outdoor seating and a comfortable dining room including counter seats, booth seating and tables and chairs. Some of the equipment includes as follows: coffee maker, ice machine, 3 door glass under counter refrigerator, 2 compartment sink + rinse hose, walk-in refrigerator, 2 microwaves, mop sink, 1 door under counter wine refrigerator, washer & dryer machines, 4' display refrigerator, counter mixer, 2 full door refrigerator, double fryer, 2' x 3' char grill, 3'6" flat grill over oven, 3' -in freezer, 3 door under counter refrigerator + sandwich station, 8 burners over oven, 11' type 1 hood with fire suppression system, 2 hand sinks, 2 group espresso machine and coffee grinder, etc. There are also 2 restrooms, an office area and storage areas. There is upside for increased hours and increased meal periods.

General Information:
Organization: Corporation
Seating: 49 + 16 outside
Square Foot/Size: 1,400 + outdoor seating
Parking: Street
License(s) Required: Business, ABC Type 41 (Beer & Wine)
Days Open/Hours: 6 / Tu-Fr 5:30p - 9:30p, Sa-Su 9:00a-3:00p

[Listing: Noe Valley / Castro Restaurant]
[NVSF: Opening: City Grill]

Update: Noe Valley Cafe For Sale

We posted last month that a "charming cafe in Noe Valley" is for sale. We've confirmed that it is Café Ponte (formerly Diamond Cafe) at 751 Diamond St. Yours for only $275,000.



[Listing: Café Ponte]
[NVSF: Noe Valley Cafe For Sale ... Which One?]