"Going back to the old place I think would do more for Slanted Door than had we stayed in the Ferry Building," Phan says. "I think the size, the volume, that was going to hinder us. But now this gives us a brand new opportunity where we could continue to change dining."
"I never really left the Mission in the first place," Phan says. The family moved to the neighborhood in the mid-'80s when his mother bought a sewing shop. Phan went to Mission High School, and he even started his own sewing shop there.
The closure of the Ferry Building was difficult for Phan, as it showcased his love of architecture, marking a significant collaboration with Olle Lundberg. However, it also highlighted the challenges he faced with the new lease.
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