Bay Area closure wave deepens

The region is losing notable independent institutions across multiple corridors. Oakland's Wood Tavern plans to close in December, while Baba's House, 13 Orphans, Pagarung, Samurai Sushi Boat, Home of Chicken & Waffles, Perle Bar, and Horn Barbecue have closed; Lutticken's Deli, After 5 Restaurant, and related South Bay outposts are set to close September 30 after roughly 45 years. New reporting on Horn Barbecue's Fresno location being locked with a notice to vacate, alongside unpaid-wage claims and landlord action, adds context to the broader Horn restaurant-group fallout.