Leticia Chavez, the owner of Obelisco, expressed the ongoing struggles faced by local businesses: "It's not just about the economic impact caused by the break-ins; we also have to relive the trauma every time it happens." She emphasized the need for support from the city to enhance safety and ensure business growth in Fruitvale, citing a slow recovery post-pandemic as a major concern for the restaurant community.
10th & Wood, a beloved casual eatery in West Oakland, has closed after over a decade of serving hearty breakfast dishes and fried chicken sandwiches, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by restaurants in the area despite new openings.
Chavez emphasized in her discussions on local business viability, 'The recovery following the pandemic has been slow,' and called for more municipal intervention to alleviate crime and enforce business stability in Fruitvale.
As West Oakland anticipates new restaurants like Prescott Market, the closure of longstanding establishments such as 10th & Wood and Obelisco raises questions about the sustainability of local dining options in the face of crime and economic hardships.
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