Looks like the fine folks at 222 HYDE will be closing the bar for the rest of December for some renovations. They hope to reopen before the end of the year. 222 Hyde St. at Turk, 415-345-8222.
According to this post on Uptown Almanac, THE RITE SPOT CAFE has been (unfortunately) closed by the city for “serious or repeated violations” pertaining to a “vermin infestation.” Oy. I guess they took that dive status a little too seriously. Here’s hoping they reopen soon; calls to the bar were unanswered. 2099 Folsom St. at 17th St., 415-522-6066.