A small business owner is suing San Francisco after closing The Grotto and Tarantino's in Fisherman's' Wharf, citing safety among other reasons.Since the pandemic, ABC7 has been following the story of small businesses trying to stay afloat. One of the biggest challenges they've faced in San Francisco is getting customers to come back into the city.
After the pandemic, the owner of The Grotto and Tarantino's around the corner closed both restaurants. Now he is suing the city of San Francisco citing an out-of-control unhoused population, criminal activity in and around the Fisherman's Wharf and unsafe structural conditions.Here's a look at a proposed plan to add new attractions to SF's Pier 45 at iconic Fisherman's Wharf
"Over the last year, Herringbone has attempted a number of maneuvers to get out of paying the $1.7 million it owes the city in back rent. This appears to be yet another attempt. However, once we are served with the lawsuit, we will review it and respond in court.""The European economy is struggling a bit and that cuts down on the European travel," said Scott and added, "We are focusing on bringing down more locals.
"What I have been hearing from businesses and retailers is that if San Francisco can get public safety right, everything else will come together. So that is why it's been a priority for me. If we get to a fully staffed police department," said Dorsey.Attorney Matt Davis served as San Francisco deputy city attorney for about nine years.