{"id":438972,"date":"2026-08-21T02:42:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T02:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/438972\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T02:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T02:42:14","slug":"richmond-buzz-school-building-for-lease-dumpling-spot-on-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/438972\/","title":{"rendered":"Richmond Buzz: school building for lease, dumpling spot on break"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cRichmond Buzz\u201d is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and other news from the Richmond. Check out our Richmond\u00a0web page<\/a>\u00a0for more.<\/p>\n

Got news? Send tips to\u00a0nicholas.david@missionlocal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"AMy Tofu House on Aug. 19 2026. Photo by Nicholas David.<\/p>\n

Terribly sad news for the neighborhood: My Tofu House at 4627 Geary Blvd. near 11th Avenue, has closed, after 25 years. This reporter will miss dearly the restaurant\u2019s soft tofu soup and banchan side dishes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply grateful for your loyalty and for making us a part of your lives,\u201d a sign on the door read.<\/p>\n

\"APhoto by Nicholas David. <\/p>\n

A new school year has begun, and should you ever think of starting your own, the former home of The Stratford School at 645 14th Ave, \u00a0on the corner with Balboa Street, is looking for new tenants<\/a>. The Stratford School, which was known for its Mandarin immersion program, is one of a group of \u201cschool brands<\/a>\u201d owned by Spring Education Group, which is itself owned by multi-national investment group Primavera Holdings Ltd<\/a>. The Richmond location shuttered this spring despite an effort<\/a> last year by parents to stop it from closing.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re looking into taking over a building zoned for a school (or office, or \u201ccreative,\u201d according to the broker\u2019s sign out front), here\u2019s your chance.<\/p>\n

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MNT Studio, a pilates gym and self-described \u201cwellness social club,\u201d is coming to 35 Clement Street near Second Avenue in October, according to signs posted out front. MNT has a number of locations across the Bay Area, including one in the Marina, and is also opening an outpost in Mission Rock soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"ASigns for new storefront Solo Show on Clement Street on Aug. 18 2026. Photo by Nicholas David.<\/p>\n

At 701 Clement Street on the corner with Eighth Avenue, a new business appears to be opening. Formerly home to The APM, a boutique that sold clothes from Dongdaemun wholesale market in South Korea<\/a>, the storefront recently saw new\u00a0 signs installed reading\u00a0 \u201cSolo Show.\u201d Chinese letters on the signs beside its English name read \u201ctrendy women\u2019s clothing,\u201d according to Mission Local\u2019s Xueer Lu. A new business, \u201cGolden Lu LLC,\u201d was registered at that address in late June.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"StreetFuwa Dumpling on August 18, 2026. Photo by Nicholas David. <\/p>\n

The fine folks at Fuwa Dumpling on 3608 Balboa St., known for, well, their dumplings,\u00a0 will be taking a short, but much-deserved vacation on Aug. 29, and are set to reopen Sept. 2 \u2014 plan accordingly.<\/p>\n

In that time, it will be a quiet few days for that stretch of Balboa Street, since Pho Kim Son, on the same block, has been shuttered since July<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"A4-Star Movie Theater on Clement Street and 23rd Avenue. At Tunnel Records next to the theater, Ely Klen, a musician and employee, believes pockets of the Richmond should be more lively. Photo by Junyao Yang on Dec. 6, 2024. <\/p>\n

At the 4 Star Theater on Aug. 30, the obsolete media enthusiasts behind Basement VHS will hold their annual all-day festival in celebration<\/a> of the format, featuring a movie marathon and various vendors of clothes and cassettes.<\/p>\n

As always, check out Cinema SF\u2019s programming<\/a> for all your boutique theater and live indie music venue needs.<\/p>\n

\"StorefrontsPixlcat Coffee on August 18, 2026. Photo by Nicholas David. <\/p>\n

Pixlcat cafe, at 519 Clement St. near Sixth Avenue, will be hosting a \u201cSummer Gelato Social\u201d on Sunday, Aug. 23. Gelato will be provided by Flora Gelateria, which makes plant-based gelato free of eggs, dairy and gluten.<\/p>\n

You can pre-order gelato before the pop-up here<\/a>. Flavors include matcha, chocolate, and Meyer lemon verbena.<\/p>\n

\"StreetDevil\u2019s Teeth on Balboa Street on August 18 2026. Photo by Nicholas David.<\/p>\n

Let this serve as a reminder that Devil\u2019s Teeth at 3619 Balboa St. near 37th Avenue serves $1 beignets every Sunday. We\u2019re always looking out for you, dear reader, here at Mission Local.<\/p>\n