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VIDEO: What's the Deal With Muzo's?

Have you been wondering what that tiny restaurant on Castro Valley Boulevard is all about and why does it remain closed? Owner Marc Michieli answers.

After having a brief soft opening during the Castro Valley Streetscape celebration back in November, a Castro Valley take-out restaurant remains closed leaving many to wonder if it will reopen.

Muzo's Grill owner Marc Michieli spoke with Patch about the pitfalls he's had with Alameda County on reopening. Click here to read more about it in detail.

Michieli renovated and repainted the once pink building, located at 3210 Castro Valley Blvd., which last housed Carry Outee before it relocated to Hayward a few years back.

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His menu, made up of hot dogs and sausage links, was inspired by the rich Italian and Portugese culture he experienced growing up in San Leandro.

He said hopes to reopen soon so the community can enjoy this place that has sat vacant for many years. 

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Watch the video above to hear Michieli share his story along with his daughter Taylor, 17, and her friend Lisa Nikssarian, 17, who both planned on working at the restaurant. 


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