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[Kharma]

I have heard rumors about Pachangas on Sutter St. is closing its doors. Anyone hear anything about this?

[SacKen]

I saw that they were up for sale. I don't know how long they plan to stay open if they don't find a buyer soon.

[resident]

I was there the other day and the food was ok, but we got a waiter that seemed to be very new. He was a bit confused and gave us the wrong menus.
Too bad if it's really closing now because business will probably pick up in a year when the new buildings open, the new bridge opens, the construction in the area is completed, and Sutter Street gets fixed up.
Maybe they will find a buyer and it won't actually close.

[realtor]

Another one bites the dust...how many businesses have died on Sutter? I can't help but feel disgusted with the amount of money held back from some of these small business owners by others who own businesses down there. You know who I'm talking about...those businesses who've owned their shops for years and couldn't give a @#$ about those who are just starting out. And how do they hold back...well...let's see...what hours are they open? Do they stay open long enough for people to shop after they get off work? What about the days they are open? Makes me sick at heart that the city doesn't put some pressure on these people...but then again it might just upset the apple cart a bit too much!

[Dave Burrell]

There are private reasons that pachanga's is experiencing hard times - it is/was a nice place, but personal issues there are bringing it down.

[_john_doe_]

Is any of this confirmed or is this imaginary fact through a internet discussion forum?

[4thgenFolsomite]

Another one bites the dust...how many businesses have died on Sutter? I can't help but feel disgusted with the amount of money held back from some of these small business owners by others who own businesses down there. You know who I'm talking about...those businesses who've owned their shops for years and couldn't give a @#$ about those who are just starting out. And how do they hold back...well...let's see...what hours are they open? Do they stay open long enough for people to shop after they get off work? What about the days they are open? Makes me sick at heart that the city doesn't put some pressure on these people...but then again it might just upset the apple cart a bit too much!

Wow, why blame the other merchants? other restaurants on the street are doing great! look at Chicago Fire, Hacienda, My Brother Vinny's, Zinfandel Grille, Hop Sings, Balcony Bistro. They have to have valet parking to accomodate the traffic. I don't think its fair to blame the shop owners. After all, most of them are family businesses that can't afford to hire extra employees to keep their doors open after 5 pm. They aren't corporations. If Pachangas is having hard times, there are probably other issues at play.

[SacKen]

Is any of this confirmed or is this imaginary fact through a internet discussion forum?

It's confirmed that they are selling. The listing states that the reason for selling is "too much debt."

I can't find the site where I first stumbled across the listing a couple weeks ago. It had specifics, like the reason and the actual business name. Here is a generic listing I found that resembles what I saw and is probably Pachangas. (Most business listings don't give too many details. I guess the broker doesn't want you contacting directly and cutting him out of some money?)

http://www.bizben.co...ings/109550.php


While looking for the above, I also found the following listing. Could it be for My Brother Vinny's?

"Located In The Center Of Old Historic Folsom... Successful Italian Restaurant For Sale"

http://www.bizben.co...ings/105818.php

[mylo]

While looking for the above, I also found the following listing. Could it be for My Brother Vinny's?

"Located In The Center Of Old Historic Folsom... Successful Italian Restaurant For Sale"

http://www.bizben.co...ings/105818.php

Wow, sure looks like Vinny's

This looks like Bailies (again)
http://www.bizben.co...ings/111094.php

[stacycam]

Good. Maybe new owners can make MBV decent. That place is pretty bad, IMO.

As for Pachanga's, that is a major bummer. Even though I didn't go there often (rotten kids! ) it was nice to have a unique, upscale restaurant. Hopefully the new owners will do a good job.

[Dave Burrell]

Wow, sure looks like Vinny's

This looks like Bailies (again)
http://www.bizben.co...ings/111094.php

not Bailies - was just there again on Friday talking to Arturo - they're doing great as evidenced by the fact there was not a single open table available after 7pm

[mylo]

not Bailies - was just there again on Friday talking to Arturo - they're doing great as evidenced by the fact there was not a single open table available after 7pm

Sure reads like Bailies. Any other ideas of where?

[Dave Burrell]

Sure reads like Bailies. Any other ideas of where?

maybe balcony bistro? there's a few place I can think that description might work for

I kinda saw the writing on the wall at Pachanga's about their demise well over 6 months ago (you did too) - with all the good chefs and staff leaving because of bouncing pay checks and other uh personal issues going on - it was bound to happen


...and I used to love Pachanga's - they were in my top 3 favorites

[cw68]

maybe balcony bistro? there's a few place I can think that description might work for

I kinda saw the writing on the wall at Pachanga's about their demise well over 6 months ago (you did too) - with all the good chefs and staff leaving because of bouncing pay checks and other uh personal issues going on - it was bound to happen
...and I used to love Pachanga's - they were in my top 3 favorites

The listing says it's currently just open for dinner, and opened in the 1990s. I have no idea when Balcony Bistro opened, but know it's open for more than dinner. However, with it's location, I would assume that they would be asking a lot more for the business.

What independent restaurants have been open since the 1990s?

[Chad Vander Veen]

The listing says it's currently just open for dinner, and opened in the 1990s. I have no idea when Balcony Bistro opened, but know it's open for more than dinner. However, with it's location, I would assume that they would be asking a lot more for the business.

What independent restaurants have been open since the 1990s?

Hacienda?