The potential sale of Toronado, a well-known bar in Haight Street, has become contentious. Current owner Dave Keene announced the sale to prospective buyer Orion Parrott was off due to unmet contingencies. Parrott claims he can’t fulfill these because he’s awaiting paperwork from Keene. The bar, which is closing as Keene retires after decades, has been met with skepticism from regulars regarding Parrott’s tech background and plans for transformation. The tense atmosphere during a site visit fueled conflicts, leaving the bar's future uncertain as Keene asserts his ownership.
"I own the Toronado! He does not!" Keene told the paper "over and over," emphasizing the ongoing ownership battle and the abrupt halt to the sale.
Parrott admitted that he can't waive contingencies due to waiting for necessary paperwork from Keene, leaving the future of Toronado uncertain.
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