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After 95 Years, California Loses A Beloved Local Restaurant Chain

Frankfurter fans in the Bay Area are in mourning this month as they bid a final farewell to Kasper's Hot Dogs. The legendary local chain (one that we could have counted among the San Francisco spots to try before you die ), which had been serving loaded hot dogs to residents for nearly a century, shuttered its two remaining locations in Oakland and Concord last week. As reported by SF Gate , owner Harold Koojoolian, who is in his 80s, was prompted by the recent passing of his wife to close up shop, though he was apparently already planning to retire this year. Of his decision, daughter Teresa Belfanti told the publication, "It's bittersweet, but it's hard without my mom here. ... That's be

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