No one was injured during the incident, but Greedy Hamster owner Tay Wilbanks says there were guests on the patio just twenty minutes before the bricks started coming down. Her restaurant was just starting to build momentum, she adds, and having to close with no idea if an when she'll be able to reopen is stressful. "We had all of this stuff planned for PrideFest this weekend," she notes.
The damage appears to be cosmetic at this point, but the building's status will be uncertain until the city is able to conduct a full inspection. Other businesses affected include Fortune Cookie Tattoo and a computer repair shop.
The Greedy Hamster posted this photo on its Facebook page:
As you may have heard, the facade of our building came crashing down today. We will update the page as soon as we have any news. Thanks for the concern and support.
Posted by The Greedy Hamster on Monday, June 15, 2015