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Studio Aurora closes on Valencia Street, new wine bar planned in its place

Closed Studio Aurora on October 24, 2026; now focused on Alimentari Aurora in Potrero Hill and on his recent engagement

Studio Aurora closed on October 24 after a final wine sale and pinsa party at 14th and Valencia streets. Owner Dario Barbone is handing the space to friends Emma Rahr and Trang Trinh, who plan a night-only wine bar and restaurant there early next year.

Updated Oct 25

Notable Quotes

"I prefer to pass the torch to a couple of friends. The block will stay alive. I just need to focus on something else."

from Studio Aurora closes on Valencia Street, new wine bar planned in its place · Updated Oct 25

"I proved to myself I could do it. I'm just fading like Homer Simpson into the bushes."

from Studio Aurora closes on Valencia Street, new wine bar planned in its place · Updated Oct 25