Gavin Newsom’s Restaurant Group Nabbed a Six-Figure Federal Stimulus Loan | Eater SF

"Founded in 1992 as a Fillmore District wine shop, the Plumpjack group has expanded into four wineries, three retail spots and restaurants including the Marina District hot spot Balboa Cafe, SoMa cocktail bar Forgery, and Wildhawk, the Mission bar that took over the former Lexington Club space. I note the company took a PPP loan in the $150,000–$350,000 range, which the group said it was grateful for and which reportedly saved 14 jobs; Plumpjack vice president of marketing McKenzie Ward also said Gavin Newsom "has no say in any decision we are making." For context, Newsom originally sold his city businesses to investor Gordon Getty in 2004 for $1.7 million, repurchased them in 2010, and later transferred title and control to a blind trust when he became governor, steps discussed amid questions about his ties to the business." - Eve Batey