Spoontonic’s staff estimated that at least 60% of their sales were generated after 11 p.m.
Customers hangout in the patio at the Spoontonic Lounge in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Patrons at Spoontonic Lounge will keep being cut off at midnight, after Walnut Creek city officials unanimously denied the bar owners’ appeal of shortened hours that wereNow, Spoontonic’s management, staff members and longtime patrons claim the change has slashed revenues so dramatically that the bar’s survival is on the line.
Jaz Walia, Spoontonic’s manager who has handled day-to-day operations since 2009, said there hasn’t been enough time to see the fruits of the improvements he’s made in recent months to counter the problems. While closing two hours earlier than usual may not seem like a massive difference, Spoontonic’s staff estimated that at least 60% of their sales were historically generated between 11 p.m. and its previous 2 a.m. closure.
Between March 2021 and October 2023, Police Lt. Bruce Jower said the department tallied 69 responses to Retro Junkie, an ’80s-themed bar closer to the city’s downtown, and only six incidents at Massés Sports Bar & Grill. In those same 31 months, WCPD received 41 calls for service at Spoontonic — including 38 events that occurred after 11 p.m.
“You’ve already been given a couple of lifelines already, and there haven’t been any measurable steps taken to change the nature of the establishment,” Francois said. “It’s gotten to that point where the system is broken, and we need to take a significant stand.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
4 arrested in North Bay Lululemon store thefts while at Walnut Creek locationFour people were arrested after allegedly robbing Lululemon stores in Santa Rosa and Napa and attempting to return the stolen items at a Lululemon store in Walnut Creek, authorities said Friday.
Read more »
Flood watch in effect for Juneau after days of heavy rainAs the storm tapers off, flooding is still possible for low-lying areas including Jordan Creek and Montana Creek. As the storm tapers off, flooding is still possible for low-lying areas including Jordan Creek and Montana Creek.
Read more »
Teapioca Lounge at the Arboretum reopening following deadly shooting in AugustThe Teapioca Lounge at the Arboretum in north Austin is reopening. In August, a man came into the store and shot two people, killing one of them, before turning the gun on himself.
Read more »
Amazon's Best-Selling, Under-$50 Lounge Set Feels 'Heavenly,' Per ShoppersAmazon shoppers can’t stop buying the recently released Anrabess Two-Piece Lounge Set this fall. Snag the comfortable and stylish outfit while it’s still on sale for less than $50.
Read more »
Delta rolled back its controversial status updates. Here’s what to know.The airline outraged SkyMiles frequent fliers last month by increasing status requirements and restricting lounge access.
Read more »
Airport lounges are booming, and everyone wants inDelta and American Express have put new restrictions on lounge access to avoid overcrowding.
Read more »