Chinatown Institution Sam Wo To Shutter
One of the most popular dining spots in San Francisco’s Chinatown neighborhood is set to close this weekend.
The Chronicle’s Inside Scoop has the details on the closure of Sam Wo, which is over 100 years old.
Owner David Ho told the Scoop that “everything is too old” and that the restaurant will close after service on Friday night.
Sam Wo was especially popular with the late night crowd as it is one of the few spots in Chinatown that serves food until 3 a.m. The Chinese cuisine was perfect to sop up all the alcohol consumed that night.
An institution that will be sorely missed for sure.
Photo Credit: Sam Wo
[…] Sam Wo Restaurant‘s first fundraiser lunch event happens on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from noon to 2 pm. At Donaldina Cameron House in Chinatown, 920 Sacramento Street. The cost is $25 per person at the door. This luncheon event is part of the local efforts to renovate and reopen this 100 year old restaurant. Organizers hope this event raises $15,000. About $100,000 are needed to complete the construction work, so additional fundraiser events are expected. […]