Raza states, "So many of us in this neighborhood have been working really hard together with the city of Oakland to revitalize, rebuild, refresh the neighborhood, and it's nice to be another added part of that through this space." This quote encapsulates the community effort of revitalization in Oakland and highlights their commitment through the Gold Palm project.
Gahr shared that the space checked one of the boxes for their new project: the potential for a "secret bar" similar to the now-closed Holy Mountain. This indicates a trend among new establishments to create unique dining experiences.
Raza and Gahr's vision for Gold Palm includes offering twists on Pakistani party food, aiming to evoke memories of home-cooked meals, stating, "Thinking of the food that Raza's mother would make and stock our freezer with." This personal touch within the menu helps enhance community connection.
The adaptation of the old Palmetto space into Gold Palm signifies a larger trend of breathing new life into historic buildings, with Raza and Gahr expressing, "it's quite surreal to be the ones doing it," indicating both honor and responsibility in preserving the building's legacy.
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