Covid-19 crisis update: Monterey Blvd businesses that provide food are still serving the community, while hair salons and other personal service-type businesses are still closed, as per requirements of the City. News: Two previously closed restaurants, Shanghai Dumpling King and Won Kok. at the corner of Gennessee Street, are now open for pick up or delivery orders. Also, Monterey Auto Service (570 Monterey) is now open Mon-Fri (8 AM-6 PM) and Saturday mornings.
From The Office of Economic and Workforce Development [OEWD]:
Covid-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund
When an unforeseen event occurs that negatively impacts small businesses like COVID-19, the Invest In Neighborhoods Division of OEWD works with individual businesses to provide support and resources they may need to get them through this difficult time. Because of the disruptions that COVID-19 has created for our small business community, the COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund was created. It allows impacted small business owners to access up to $10,000 for employee salaries and rent. This program is administered in partnership with Northeast Community Federal Credit Union.
OEWD also works closely with other city departments to coordinate and connect recovery response between impacted businesses and City departments. View our COVID-19 Business & Employee Assistance Guide.
A survey of what’s open and how things are going for businesses on Monterey Boulevard during the coronavirus stay-at-home order, with a focus on those that serve local needs.
Railroad Expresso, 705 Monterey Blvd. Takeout only. Open limited hours: Mon-Fri 6AM to 1 PM. Sat-Sun 7 AM to 12 PM.
Owner Josepha Smith says: “Everyone has been so nice, waiting for their drinks. People are not in such a big rush!” To-go coffee containers have been popular.
Josepha Smith (on right) with employee Karry. Take-home coffee containers (foreground) have been very popular.
Amazing Look Salon, 719 Monterey: Closed.
Wind in the Willows (preschool), 713 Monterey: Closed.
Big Joe’s Restaurant, 717 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, says posted sign. Use Grubhub or Postmates, or call 415-333-2878.
Bay Wheels bike-share station, Gennessee and Monterey: plenty of bikes and e-bikes.
Bay Wheels bike-share station, Gennessee and Monterey.
Won Kok Restaurant, 700 Monterey: Closed, “until May 1” says posted sign.
Sol y Luna Spa: Closed “until further notice” says posted sign.
Pho Dong Huong, 667 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, 11 AM to 2 AM. Use Ubereats, Postmates, Grubhub or Doordash.
Safeway, 625 Monterey: Open 6 Am to 10 PM daily. Senior hours: Tues and Thurs 6 – 9 AM.
Manager Kevin H says: “It’s hectic, but everyone has been very respectful.” The parking lot was full on a Monday morning, but the lines inside were not too long. Cashiers all in gloves and masks, as were many customers.
Safeway, 625 Monterey Blvd.
Laundromat, 607 Monterey: Open, apparently regular hours, 7 AM to 10 PM.
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association 