"I feel like I don't even understand brick-and-mortar San Francisco anymore," Vogler tells the Chronicle, adding that the customers weren't really lining up anymore, and "maybe the concept is old." This candid reflection highlights the shifting dynamics of the restaurant scene in San Francisco, illustrating the challenges faced by traditional venues and the difficulty in attracting customers in a changing market.
The success, which included positive reviews for the food at Bar Agricole as well, led to Vogler opening a small empire of upscale bars including the brandy-centric Trou Normand downtown, the rum-focused Obispo in the Mission, and Nommo in Rincon Hill. The pandemic, however, turned out to be an insurmountable hurdle for these ventures, leading to their eventual closures.
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