The owner of Gaslamp Social said Mayor and City of San Diego were unhelpful in preventing closure. Author: David Gotfredson (Investigative Producer) Published: 7:33 PM PDT April 23, 2021 Updated: 7:33 PM PDT April 23, 2021
SAN DIEGO A Gaslamp District restaurant owner was recently evicted after 17 years in business, despite a City of San Diego eviction moratorium. The eviction comes as the landlord is hoping to develop a luxury hotel on the property at 4th and J downtown.
For years, the restaurant and bar operated as Jolt n Joe s at 379 Fourth Avenue in the Gaslamp District.
“My friend opened this business in 1996. I bought it from him in 2004. So, I’ve been here a lot of years and now it s over,” said the restaurant owner, Philip Paccione.