"When I heard through the grapevine that Lexi was going to close The Lodge, I got really excited about talking to Kris about it. He reached out to Filipello through social media and, even though other parties had been first to express interest, in the end, Cashin and Gordon made a deal with the landlord to continue The Lodge's legacy."
"We opened the doors Friday as a soft open to do a stress test on everything, said Gordon, who is a first-time bar owner with The Lodge. Lexi was willing to come down and bartend a little. And within hours, the joint was hopping."
"At one point, there were well over 80 people, said Gordon. And it's safe to say their new menu was a hit: They sold 100 burgers the first night."
The Lodge, a beloved bar in Oakland, reopened on April 17 after being closed since January. New owners Chris Cashin and Kris Gordon took over, preserving the bar's legacy. Cashin, a long-time regular, expressed excitement about the opportunity. After upgrading the kitchen, they held a soft opening that attracted over 80 patrons and sold 100 burgers on the first night. The bar's welcoming atmosphere and local vibe contributed to its immediate success, drawing in neighbors and regulars alike.
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