The Brief
- Businesses are coming and going at Oakland’s Jack London Square.
- A new restaurant opened Friday.
- But a brewery and another eatery are closing this summer.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland’s Jack London Square is in a state of transition. New businesses are opening — including one Friday morning. But others will be leaving this summer, raising questions about whether any economic boosts to the area can be sustainable.
First day of business for restaurant
What they’re saying:
An ebullient Chef Reem Assil was all smiles shortly after noon on Friday at Reem’s Jack London Square, her new worker-owned co-op and production bakery featuring Arab flavors with a California spirit.
“We just officially opened an hour ago, so we’re still learning,” Assil said during a short break between orders. The line of customers was already out the door.…