Grande Creperie, a popular crepe spot in San Francisco's Ferry Building, is being forced to vacate after Hudson Pacific Properties declined to renew its lease, citing a lack of evening customers. Owner Patrick Ascaso expressed disappointment over the decision, emphasizing his strong connection to the location, which he viewed as prestigious. Although he opened the restaurant during the pandemic with hopes of a long-term presence, the push for more nighttime activation ultimately led to their eviction, impacting his small business significantly.
"I'm very connected to that location. It's prestigious - it's everything you want in a small business. To take that away from us, I would say it's pretty painful."
"To take that away from us, I would say it's pretty painful. I always wanted to be in the Ferry Building, as I had been going there for ingredients for my other businesses for 12 years."
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