Category: Street Talk

STREET TALK | CYNTHIA TRAINA Fillmore is the beating heart of the neighborhood — the crossroads of a vibrant and welcoming community created by the people who live and work here. The epidemic of loneliness said to be rampant in the U.S. is not to be found near Fillmore Street. The town square: Start your…

STREET TALK | CYNTHIA TRAINA Every time I take a walk, there’s something new. Fillmore Street is constantly evolving.  Every stroll up the street brings new signs of vitality — new stores and restaurants, creative opportunities, neighbors meeting friends and going about their daily lives. In recent weeks returning college students have arrived, eager to…

STREET TALK | CYNTHIA TRAINA Seems like even retail is slimming down these days, with three longtime Fillmore shops moving to cozier spaces. Shuffle & Reshuffle: Mio, a Fillmore fashion staple since 1976 known for its chic European and Japanese clothing, has relocated two doors south to a smaller space at 2031 Fillmore. … Mudpie,…

STREET TALK | THOMAS REYNOLDS Almost a dozen Fillmore businesses have permanently closed, and more are likely to follow. “It’s a tumultuous time for Fillmore Street right now,” said Vas Kiniris, executive director of the Fillmore Merchants Association. “We’re seeing a huge retail fallout.” Kiniris listed numerous businesses that are permanently closed: Frye Boots, Samovar…