The bustling energy of Carnaval has settled at Baobab restaurant in the Mission District, leaving a sense of calm after an incredibly busy weekend.
SAN FRANCISCO â The Senegalese and African restaurant, owned by Marco Senghor, saw an overwhelming turnout during the festivities.'We had food outside, street food, which is fantastic because we were in contact with the people walking by, and honestly, we didn't plan it, and we got overwhelmed, super busy. So that's a big push for us because the economy is not the best and we know how the Mission is suffering right now,' said Senghor.
'We had the grill outside, we had the fridges out here, we opened the gates, and it was unbelievable, like a new life for Baobab. Customer after customer would come in and say 'Oh my God, look at the food.' People from the street teach you sometimes don't forget your values,' Senghor reflected.According to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, restaurants can see up to a 20% increase in sales during the summer months compared to other times of the year.
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