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Offline dssjh

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El Rico Tinto Gone
« on: September 21, 2018, 04:10:45 PM »
Walking home today, i saw the gate down and got a bad feeling -- which was confirmed by a "seized by city marshall" sign plastered on the door. hoping it's a setback, not a death knell.
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Offline JHMNY

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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2018, 04:20:05 PM »
Hoping it's something temporary, too. I walked by earlier, and it was open for business.  There were a few of their regulars seated as well.
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2018, 09:04:48 PM »
wow, that's a shame. gotta pay the bills sometime, I guess. Hopefully they'll get it sorted out.
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2018, 03:53:58 PM »
I just passed by there and saw it. Growing Farm: same thing.
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2018, 11:07:13 PM »
This makes me very sad.  This place was a gem.   One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood.
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2018, 02:29:59 PM »
Me too! Like @dssjh, I really hope it's just a setback. I love this place.
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2018, 07:18:26 PM »
Who is this landlord?? First off the whole building is an eyesore then Two Swim Birds gets railroaded and now my favorite Mexican place and produce shop are closed?  Cmon man!
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2018, 01:37:35 PM »
I'm so sad they were shut down. Anyone knows what is happening? I really hope its just temporary their food is delicious.
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2018, 01:22:28 AM »
I am reaching out to Victor, the owner. Going to find out what’s going on and if there is anything we can do as a communtiy to help. Anyone down to join me if there is something we can do to help?
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2018, 02:42:50 PM »
Quote from: Jaxtastic on September 27, 2018, 01:22:28 AM
I am reaching out to Victor, the owner. Going to find out what’s going on and if there is anything we can do as a communtiy to help. Anyone down to join me if there is something we can do to help?

Happy to help with anything I can. Tell Victor I missed his french fries this weekend :)
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2018, 09:02:56 PM »
Here's my fantasy: El Rico Tinto and the Arepa Lady form a partnership and share the old City Coffee space.

I'm sure it's not realistic, but I'd rather see one great, profitable Colombian restaurant than two great, beloved Colombian restaurants that can't meet rent.
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2018, 09:09:27 PM »
Quote from: Jaxtastic on September 27, 2018, 01:22:28 AM
I am reaching out to Victor, the owner. Going to find out what’s going on and if there is anything we can do as a communtiy to help. Anyone down to join me if there is something we can do to help?

Yes, absolutely. I don't know what happened to them so please keep us updated. I'd love to have it back, it's a great restaurant.
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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2018, 12:41:06 PM »
I would also like to help bring ERT back.  Love that place and love the people working there. It makes me sooo sad they are not there anymore. Same thing with the vegetable and fruit place :(
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Offline JHMNY

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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2018, 06:36:35 PM »
El Rico Tinto posted the following to Instagram:

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Offline Maple

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Re: El Rico Tinto Gone
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2018, 11:54:46 PM »
I'm so sad that they are gone. I'd love to know the full story. Both ERT and Growing Farm were shuttered without notice overnight. That's not just being chased out by the landlord. Was there any warning? How much did the rent go up? Or was there a refusal to continue the lease to these tenants? Who is the landlord, and did he just inherit the buildings?

I'd be happy to support both of these favorite establishments. 
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