The Eagle?
That is both a local internationally culturally iconic bar. Gossip is spreading like wildfire regarding the cause for closing (They only make money on Sundays! No they don't! The staff is buying it! The landlord is not accepting offers to keep the bar so he can make more selling it to a condo developer!) Regardless of all speculation, the closing of The Eagle is actually a very big deal for the city and its nightlife, neighborhood and gay communities. At least the SFist is covering the story and doing so well. It should stop amazing me that the local papers don't cover local news any more.
It will be interesting to see what comes out of the "community meeting" tonight.
Update: The always on it Brock Keeling of the SFist has this about what went down at the meeting.
Update 04/13: Alert Reader Joaquin notes "The owner of the Skylark was approached to buy it, it is so not a hostile take over aimed at ousting the community. He was born and raised in SF and he and his wife are two of the most Gay friendly business people who have also been a great supporter of the LGBT community."
Additional word, all of it of mouth so take your salt, is that it is the landlord that is the impediment here, and that he's refusing a lease transfer or even a sale to those who would keep the bar open. What is at play here? The guy really wants to become a developer and sell condos here? I dunno. Ear shall remain firmly attached to the ground. And eyes to the blogs.
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