San Francisco’s John’s Grill cancels free Election Day lunch to honor co-owner’s death

A popular, free Election Day lunch party in San Francisco hosted by John’s Grill and former Mayor Willie Brown that has become a growing tradition over the years will not be held this election, to honor co-owner Sydna Konstin, who died in Greece over the summer.

John Konstin Jr., Sydna’s brother and business partner, said the event that featured a block party on Ellis Street with music and festivities, is canceled for this year, but will return in the future.