Perle announces upcoming closure, and Snail Bar's buzzy cafe shuts down days after opening
Briefly

The East Bay restaurant scene experiences notable changes as Mad Seoul, a fast-fine Korean eatery in Berkeley, appears to have shut down, indicated by customer reports and disconnected communications. Perle, a wine bar in Oakland, is set to close after eight years of service, citing pandemic-related challenges and local sports team departures. Lastly, Upstairs, newly opened above Snail Bar, faced immediate closure by city officials due to code violations, though it plans to reopen after renovations. These closures underscore the ongoing difficulties faced by local businesses in the region.
Mad Seoul, a contemporary fast-fine Korean restaurant in Berkeley, appears to have closed temporarily as indicated by its disconnected phone and Yelp status.
After eight years, Perle, a French wine bar in Oakland, will close due to pandemic challenges and the sports teams' departures, expressing gratitude to its patrons.
The newly opened Upstairs lounge above Snail Bar shut down shortly after opening as Oakland officials deemed it an unlicensed entertainment venue, prompting a temporary closure.
City officials' cease and desist letter highlights the regulatory challenges faced by new venues like Upstairs, emphasizing the importance of city codes in Oakland.
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