California's Coffee House?

Does anyone know what happened to California’s Coffee House?

The cafe has been closed for a few weeks now, following what seemed to be the beginning of a remodeling push that I assumed was related to the owners' forecast of expanded food service.

I’ve been meaning to ask this question for at least three weeks, but keep forgetting when more topical news items bubble to the surface.

The front windows of California's are plastered with signs that read, “open soon,” which is strange considering the establishment already was open.

Granted, since its inception in March, California’s has been somewhat enigmatic, perhaps in the fashion of many non-corporate small businesses, which must learn through experience the answers to daily questions -- the best hours to operate, the optimal way to configure a room, and so on.

However, a complete, albeit temporary, shutdown wouldn't seem to fit in this scenario.

Are there regulatory issues pertaining to the projected food service expansion? If so, it would contradict Rey’s comment that he’d originally licensed the property for food, and decided to start out “soft” with coffee and snacks before upgrading to a bigger menu.

Readers: What do you know?

Previous coverage in NA Confidential:

March, 2005: UPDATED: California's Coffee House up and running at 1515 E. Market.

The March article, updated on May 8.