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Townhouse Restaurant’s Final Stand
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Emeryville’s legendary Townhouse Restaurant, a century-old staple known for pasta, steak, and deep community roots, faces closure this weekend unless a $2 million loan materializes to buy the building. From its Prohibition-era speakeasy beginnings to its heyday as a West Coast cocktail hotspot, the venue has hosted politicians, weddings, and generations of locals. Owner Dan Seng, who took over in 2020, fell for its vintage charm and dreams of keeping it alive for another 100 years. With last-minute hope pinned on a miracle investor, the future of this historic hub hangs in the balance — a poignant tale of legacy versus modern pressures.
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