People going to the Castro for a night out may have more options under legislation introduced October 19 by gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman that would allow additional bars in the LGBTQ neighborhood.
As the Bay Area Reporter previously reported, Suzie Jennings told the Castro Merchants Association last month that she wants to open a wine bar and "art and cultural space" in the old Unionmade location at 493 Sanchez Street at 18th Street.
However, Jennings can't do that now because new bars are not allowed within the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District, or NCD. "That may come as a surprise to any of you who've visited the Castro," Mandelman said during the Board of Supervisors meeting as he introduced the legislation.