Snail Bar, a hit in Oakland's Temescal District since 2021, faced noise complaints from neighbor Christopher Cantor, leading to multiple lawsuits. With Cantor's departure, chef Andres Giraldo Florez is capitalizing on the now-vacant upstairs apartment by creating a new venue, Upstairs. Florez invested around $300,000 to transform the space into a cafe and listening bar while maintaining its apartment feel. Scheduled to open March 7, Upstairs will operate as a cafe during the day and a music venue at night, though it faces continued opposition from Cantor, who filed lawsuits over noise and eviction issues.
When Snail Bar opened its doors in 2021, it quickly became popular for its natural wine offerings, attracting crowds eager for a dining experience unique to Oakland's Temescal District.
Faced with persistent noise complaints from neighbor Christopher Cantor, who has since moved out, Snail Bar's chef seized the opportunity to convert the vacated unit into a new bar, Upstairs.
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