When Hangar 17 closed in March, it really was the harbinger of all the restaurant failures of the spring and summer. In August, Golden Bear announced that it was taking over the spot at 17th & S. The new venture has a name - Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co, reports Chris Macias in the Sac Bee.

We recently reported that the owners of the Golden Bear had taken over the space formerly occupied by Hangar 17 on 17th and S streets. Now, there's a name: Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co., which is slated to open in February. The name harkens to a historic volunteer fire department in Sacramento, with a decor that mixes an industrial vibe with a comfy neighborhood bar and restaurant

Read the entire story in the Sac Bee.

The restaurant is slated to open early next year. Hopefully it'll create jobs for all the good restaurant employees who've lost their jobs in the last few months.

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