Mission Local has learned that the Mission Language Vocational School will take over neighborhood mainstay Jim’s.
At Jim's Restaurant on Mission between 20th and 21st, there were plenty of seats to choose from on Monday. Photo by Hiya SwanhuyserFear not, we won’t be missing the beloved green salsa at Jim’s Restaurant for some time — breakfast is here to stay.
Mission Language and Vocational School, a nonprofit that offers workforce development and small business supportive services, will staff the restaurant with graduates from its catering program and culinary school. The nonprofit will keep on Beto, the longtime cook. The owners, husband and wife Kim Ok Un and Kim Jung Nyun,Jim’s Restaurant at 2420 Mission St. on Dec. 20, 2024. Photo by Yujie Zhou.
“She said it as a joke, she’s like, ‘You love Jim’s, you take over the restaurant,’” said Brown-Gallardo, who initially laughed off the suggestion. The plan to transfer ownership to MLVS has been in the works since the start of the year, and is finally on the horizon for next month. Mission Localyesterday that Jim’s owners were planning to step down, but Kim did not confirm the coming changes at the time.
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