Voodoo Lounge Sushi

2025-07-26 1 min read

September 27, 2003

Yo’s Sushi Club Voodoo Lounge, at 2937 Mission Street, San Francisco, was a unique Mission District spot that fused Japanese cuisine with a mystical, voodoo-themed ambiance. It was part of a wave of creative, hybrid concept restaurants and bars that added to the neighborhood’s eclectic character in the early 2000s, offering a dining experience that was as much about the atmosphere as the food. The lounge has since permanently closed.

Remembering Chick-n-Deli in the Mission

2025-07-25 1 min read

September 27, 2003

Chick-N-Deli was a local corner delicatessen at 5392 Mission Street, serving the neighborhood with simple, everyday fare. Its hand-painted signage and unassuming storefront were typical of the small, independent businesses that defined the character of San Francisco’s commercial corridors. The deli permanently closed on March 31, 2017.