One place is truly closed and two places are being “remodeled” or renovated, which could be factual or a euphemism for “desperately trying to outrun our creditors”. L’Amour frozen yogurt is one of three business in a building undergoing what I believe is earthquake retrofitting. (What was Kan Zeman and Tibet Handicrafts are the other two, on University at the corner of Bryant.) This is probably legit. Krung Siam, across University and a bit east, simply appears closed. The handwritten sign says for remodeling but there is not activity inside to suggest that this is actually the case. Bistro 412 (412 Emerson, next to Evvia) is definitely closed. See next paragraph.

On the positive side, Bistro 412 is being replaced by the Patio @Rudy’s, and LYFE Kitchen (love your food everyday) is hiring and should be opening soon. They’re on Hamilton just west of the Creamery (where Bright Smile was). The Patio @Rudy’s takes over what has been a gem of a hidden patio behind the building, flanked by thin, tall evergreen trees. This version of Rudy’s will be a sports bar (like the one adjacent to the original Rudy’s), so this might be the best place to watch a Giants game on TV out in the fresh air. Right now the only choice is in the alley behind Old Pro, which has the ambiance of, well, an alley.