Fillmore Hardware’s final farewell
After 49 years, Fillmore Hardware closed its doors for the final time on the day after Christmas. Read more: “Fillmore Hardware closing”
Month: December 2010
A Fillmore love story
SHE WAS 19 when they met in New York. He was a much-in-demand illustrator twice her age. Denise Ackle and Bill Shields became good friends, but both went on to marry other people. After she moved to California and then back to New York, they met again. This time it was different. “When I re-met…
Citizen Cake finds a home
[nggallery id=6] Since the doors to Elizabeth Falkner’s new Citizen Cake finally opened on November 13, a constant stream of people pours in from the street — each one welcomed with the same cheery query: “Are you just browsing the desserts?” Some indeed are looky loos — to be forgiven for ogling the butterscotch miso…
Kiehl’s plans a move down the street
In a certain sign that the center of gravity on Fillmore continues to shift southward, Kiehl’s plans to move its body products store from 2360 Fillmore to 1971 Fillmore, at the intersection with Pine Street. “Our lease is up and we’re looking for a new home,” said store manager Cris Thorngate. “It’s time for us…