Excelsior Buzz: Say hi to the reptiles, grab an ice cream cone

"A new ice cream spot is coming to the Excelsior at 4452 Mission St., right at the bustling intersection of Mission and Excelsior. This should be especially exciting news for students at Monroe Elementary School and San Francisco Community K-8 nearby, and even more so for visitors who stop by the Mission Science Workshop at 4458 Mission St., to say hi to the reptiles and guinea pigs."

"For those bummed out about the departure of Beija Flor Designs from its storefront at Mission Street and Russia Avenue, there is good news: a new shop selling flowers and toys will be moving in this week, according to owner Yulissa Perez."

"Just two weeks ago, the restaurant's owner's father, Mr. Wu, told Mission Local that the store, which has a sign that says 'temporarily closed,' had only shut its doors for a major clean-up and upgrade of kitchen appliances, and would re-open soon. Since then, a new notice has appeared outside the shop, announcing an ownership transfer to Hannah W Inc."

The Excelsior neighborhood continues to see retail developments and changes. A new ice cream shop is under construction at 4452 Mission Street at the Mission and Excelsior intersection, owned by a local family and positioned near Monroe Elementary School and the Mission Science Workshop. The storefront previously housed a flower shop and locksmith. Additionally, a new flower and toy store is opening this week at Mission Street and Russia Avenue, replacing the departed Beija Flor Designs, with owner Yulissa Perez overseeing the transition. Meanwhile, Amami Sushi Bistro at 4435 Mission Street has undergone an ownership transfer to Hannah W Inc., owned by Lo Yan Li, following the owner's earlier announcement of temporary closure for kitchen upgrades.

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