A once-derelict property at a high-visibility intersection in Fairfax came back to life June 5 with the opening of The Buoy seafood restaurant.
The 3,800-square-foot restaurant at 4323 Herschel St. was once a mid-century service station that was vacant for years at Herschel Street and San Juan Avenue.
Owner Tito Quinones said he had his eye on the location for some time. His wife’s family lives near the restaurant as does his brother-in-law, who is a partner…