It was one of a handful of locally owned eateries to debut in the area in the last year, but now it's gone after just five months in business.
But last week, without warning or explanation, the sign outside was gone and the doors were locked., the group behind the project, did not respond to a request for comment on the abrupt closing of Sofia's.
Its disappearance is certainly a blow for an area that's already struggling to make a comeback. And ongoing construction in the area along with the still-slow return of downtown workers continues to pose significant challenges for both existing and new businesses.,"It's really important that we have businesses come back to downtown."
Nguyen reiterated that point when she introduced Little Finch."The city is really trying to redefine what the 16th Street Mall looks like," she said."Hopefully, we're a part of that change, where more chef-driven places, more local places are going to want to be here, because it's great to be able to represent our city."
Sofia's stay was brief, but its space, complete with a patio out front, would be a prime spot for another local restaurateur to scoop up. Here's hoping it's not vacant for long.
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