Bold Indonesian Cuisine Rolls Into the Mission - And More Bay Area Restaurant Openings
Joyride Pizza opened a new outpost at Salesforce Park, offering Detroit-style pizza paired with Barebottle Brewing taproom beers.
The Stud, a well-known gay bar in San Francisco, is set to reopen at a new location after fundraising efforts during the pandemic-induced closure.
Broad Street Oyster Co. expanded to Ghirardelli Square, offering Instagram-worthy seafood dishes like lobster rolls with uni and caviar toppings. [ more ]
Six Restaurant Closings in New York City This Month
The city's permanent restaurant and bar closures are documented weekly by Eater, encouraging readers to inform about closures in their neighborhoods. [ more ]
The Prescott Night Market in West Oakland is a monthly evening event that brings together the community through food, art, entertainment, and local businesses. [ more ]
Thousands flock to Park Slope for Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair * Brooklyn Paper
The annual Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair in Park Slope features local businesses, artists, live music, food vendors, and activities for all ages. [ more ]
Sunset Mercantile hosts a weekly outdoor market with various activities and vendors every Sunday from 9am-2pm, featuring farm-fresh produce, artisan goods, live music, and more. [ more ]
Sunset Mercantile hosts weekly events with farmers, food trucks, live music, and more, bringing the community together in a family-friendly environment. [ more ]
Vanderbilt Avenue hosts the Open Streets program in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, enhancing community engagement and promoting local businesses. [ more ]
Saigon Sandwich, Dalida Among the New Additions to the Food Lineup at Outside Lands 2024
Outside Lands festival offers a diverse and unique culinary experience, showcasing local and diverse businesses, encouraging exploration of novel tastes and cuisines. [ more ]
Documentary Film Festival The 22nd annual documentary film festival kicked off on Thursday and goes until Sunday, June 11 online and in person at the Roxie Theater.Films from local artists include Sweetheart Deal, the story of four sex workers seeking to escape the throes of addiction with the help of a roadside healer in an RV, and Tony & Denise, a memoir and experimental documentary-memoir telling the story of transgender pioneer Denise D'Anne, who lived in the Mission until her death.
Lion Dance Cafe, lauded Oakland vegan restaurant, will close in late April
Lion Dance Cafe, a Michelin Guide-listed vegan restaurant in Uptown Oakland, is closing after service on April 27 due to family reasons.
Mushin Sports Lounge in downtown Oakland closed after service on March 31, thanking Oakland for the memories and good times shared at the upscale sports lounge. [ more ]
This Is What 86% of Hourly Workers Say Would Make Them Happier | Entrepreneur
Homebase is a small business team management app focused on providing essential tools for local businesses like scheduling, time tracking, payroll, and compliance.
Their platform is tailored to address the unique challenges faced by shift-based businesses with high turnover and language diversity. [ more ]
13 Black-Owned Local Businesses Are Coming to the Former St. Elizabeths Campus - Washingtonian
When Le'Greg Harrison was 9 years old, he biked around the former St. Elizabeths psychiatric hospital campus to see if the scary stories were true.Harrison grew up hearing rumors about the largely abandoned facility from other neighborhood kids-including one that Jeffrey Dahmer hid out there.Thirty years later, Harrison is part of a movement that's bringing new life to the campus in Southeast DC: A temporary 23,000-square-foot retail and community complex opens there this week.
This week's tablehopper: smells like latkes. (free)
Tablehopper's Taste of San Francisco Holiday Gift Box is back for its fourth year, featuring 12 gourmet products from local SF Bay Area restaurants, businesses, and makers.
The gift box includes items from people of color, queer, and women makers, as well as small businesses that have been working to stay afloat. [ more ]
Parking is about to get a lot more expensive in SF. Here's why.
Lance Yamamoto/SFGATE Parking meter hours are being extended in San Francisco as the city's transit agency is expected to face a $130 million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2025.The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors voted in favor of extending hours in February, and the agency released the plan Tuesday.
Everything you need to know about the latest proposal in 'City of Yes'
The 'City of Yes' plan aims to modernize zoning regulations to boost economic growth and help local businesses expand.
The proposal includes 18 initiatives to update citywide zoning rules, such as filling vacant storefronts and enabling businesses to grow in new areas. [ more ]
Calls to bring DLR to Thamesmead to 'remove east and south east London barriers'
Considerations to extend the DLR route from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead have been ongoing.According to the Evening Standard, plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will hopefully be submitted by 2026.The Mayor Sadiq Khan said City Hall and other public bodies has given around 1.5m towards feasibility studies for the project.
Shop local in Jamaica Plain with this reader guide
Local businesses in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood are highly cherished by residents for their unique offerings and connections with the community.
Reader-recommended guide provides insights into the diverse range of small businesses in Jamaica Plain, showcasing personal favorites and community-driven choices. [ more ]
GDC: world's largest gaming conference generating over $40 million in economic impact for SF
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco is providing a significant economic boost to the city.
Local businesses, such as Bocado Restaurant and The Brickhouse Bar and Grill, are experiencing positive impacts from the influx of visitors attending GDC. [ more ]
Hella Bagels ready for brick-and-mortar debut, Brix Factory Brewing now open
Brix Factory Brewing opened in West Oakland with a team from Drake's Brewing, offering collaborations with other local brewers.
Hella Bagels is a new hot spot in Albany known for classic bagel flavors and unique schmears, expanding from a cottage business to sought-after pop-ups. [ more ]
Williamsburg residents move to clean up the nabe with new Northside BID * Brooklyn Paper
Residents in the Northside of Williamsburg are forming a Business Improvement District (BID) to address dirty streets and poorly-kept public spaces.
BIDs are funded by tax assessments on local property owners and provide services such as cleaning, beautification, and support for local businesses. [ more ]
EP Podcast Guy Hosts Podcast Info Session At Evergreen Park Library
EVERGREEN PARK, IL - So you want to start a podcast?Chris Lanuti, host and producer of The EP Podcast, will teach residents young and old the ins and outs of podcasting Tuesday, June 20.The "How To Start A Podcast" session begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave.
Stuff to do: Frameline Film Fest, Juneteenth, El Rio Realness
Thursday June 15, 2023 Manny's: June Community Happy Hour with Harvey Milk & Alice B. Toklas Dem Club To continue their Pride month events, Manny's is hosting a Community Happy Hour with the Harvey Milk Democratic Club and Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club!At this Thursday happy hour you can meet new faces in your community.
This charming "village" neighborhood pinpoints its founding in 1909, when it was developed around an Oregon Electric Railway depot.Today, many of the 100-plus-year-old buildings are still intact, with local businesses giving them new purpose.A mere 10-minute drive from downtown Portland, the tranquil neighborhood feels like its own small town while quietly boasting some of the city's most notable places to eat.
The Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns to Arlington on June 17, taking over three blocks of Columbia Pike with live music, food and drinks, and activities for kids.(Josh Brick Graphics)Comment Gift Article June marks the beginning of music festival season, and local stages will be full of international stars and up-and-coming young performers.
Former Marshall Field's warehouse to become film studio
Knickpoint Ventures held a topping-off ceremony Monday for The Fields Studios, what the company bills as Chicago's first purpose-built film studio, at the former Marshall Field's warehouse campus on the Northwest Side.The developer bought the site in 2018 and plans to complete construction and open nine soundstages, along with creative and production offices, by early next year.
A Win-Win' for Restaurants and Migrants: Subsidized Free Meals
Elizabeth G. DunnReporting from the South Bronx As migrants continue to settle in New York, the city has partnered with restaurants to produce free meals for them.I stopped by one business involved in the effort.Here's what I found James Estrin/The New York Times Beatstro, in the South Bronx, was buzzing with employees preparing the day's 2,800 meals, which would all go to migrants.
Greenwich Market is losing its identity' amid decline in handcrafted wares, traders say
A South London town centre known for its nearly 300-year-old market may be losing its identity of selling handcrafted wares, with cost of living pressures making it harder for traders to see past the very grim economy.Greenwich town centre has long prided itself in being an attraction for Londoners and tourists alike.
The Next Frontier in Sustainability at Restaurant Beatrice Comes From the Gulf
R estaurant Beatrice was closed on an afternoon late in February, but the place was far from quiet.The staff at the 2023 James Beard Award nominated restaurant was in an education session with Dr. Vicki Pruente, the director of research for Palacios Marine Agricultural Research.Her organization is all about restoring oyster reefs through new development and restoration.
INAUGURAL "ROSE ON ROSE" WINE FEST IN VENICE LAUNCHES ON NATIONAL ROSE DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 10 AND RAISES FUNDS FOR VENICE FAMILY CLINIC
SpinPR Group is proud to announce the first ever Rosé on Rose Wine Fest, a progressive rosé crawl and street fest in Venice taking place on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in celebration of National Rosé Day.Attendees can celebrate all things rosé and gain access to exclusive rosé and rose-inspired offers from Rose Avenue's top restaurants and retailers along a select stretch of Rose Avenue.
Brooklynites celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month * Brooklyn Paper
Photo courtesy of the Borough President's Office Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Brooklynites celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a joyous musical celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Thursday.
What you need to know about Temu, the online shopping app dominating download charts | CBC News
"I'm shopping like a billionaire," sings a voice in Temu's Super Bowl ad, echoing the online shopping app's tagline.With many of the e-commerce platform's best-selling goods priced under $10, it's easy to see why people are flocking to the app to purchase everything from clothes and accessories to home appliances.
NYC Summer Streets' initiative will expand to all five boroughs this summer | amNewYork
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams New York City is making around 20 miles of its streets car-free on various Saturdays this summer as part of its Summer Streets initiative expansion, Mayor Eric Adams announced in Queens on Monday.The initiative, which was first launched in 2008, will see large sections of roadways in each borough blocked off from vehicular traffic on five Saturdays over the course of July and August.
Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson and the challenges that lie ahead
On Monday, Brandon Johnson, 47, born and raised in Elgin and a graduate of Aurora University, becomes the 57th mayor of Chicago.Johnson has been a union organizer, a Chicago Public Schools teacher and, since 2018, a Cook County commissioner.He will become the chief executive of the third largest city in America, will serve more than 2.5 million people and manage a budget of more than $16 billion.
Ealing Council scraps plans 26-storey tower at council HQ which would have created 477 homes
E aling Council has scrapped plans for a 26-storey tower scheme at its council offices which would have provided 477 homes.The council had previously approved the scheme for the site of its headquarters in Uxbridge Road, west London, which would have seen six buildings ranging from six to 26 storeys constructed.
This Old Town Snack Shop Revives Its More Than 100-Year-Old Building's Legacy
In 1905, a labor contractor named Mosaburo Matsushima opened up the Teikoku Co. mercantile on the ground floor of the Merchant Hotel on what is now Northwest Davis and 2nd Avenue.It was located in the 10 or so blocks of downtown beginning to go by Japantown, or "Nihonmachi," at the time.Hundreds of young Japanese immigrants were arriving in Oregon to work on the railroads, lumber mills, and fish canneries, and Matsushima was keenly aware of their need for a place to find Japanese ingredients and household goods for their growing families.
Green Bay selected as 2025 NFL Draft location: Best memes and tweets from NFL Twitter
Green Bay was officially announced as the location of the 2025 NFL Draft, sparking celebrations from Packers fans and digs from rivals.Green Bay is by far the smallest NFL city, but it's going to be the center of the NFL world when the 2025 NFL Draft comes to town.That's right, the league voted to have Green Bay host the draft in two years' time.
A group of TikTok creators have sued to block a recently signed law that bans the app's operation in Montana.The suit, filed last night and announced today, alleges that Montana's SB 419 is an unconstitutional and overly broad infringement of their right to speech."Montana has no authority to enact laws advancing what it believes should be the United States' foreign policy or its national security interests, nor may Montana ban an entire forum for communication based on its perceptions that some speech shared through that forum, though protected by the First Amendment, is dangerous," says the suit, filed by law firm Davis Wright Tremaine.
Energy saving schemes falling short, councils warn
Slow progress in insulating homes is leaving fuel poverty targets in jeopardy, costing billions and contributing to climate change, councils have warned.Councils are calling for a new local approach after the flagship energy efficiency scheme supported 60,000 homes in 2022, down from almost half a million homes in 2013.
A Three-Decade-Old Melrose Coffee Shop Just Flipped Into a Cool-Kid Wine Bar
Longtime Hollywood coffee shop Stir Crazy quietly flipped into a weekdays-only dinner destination last week.The original cafe opened in 1994 and closed last August after 28 years in business.The building's new owners - Mackenzie Hoffman, Macklin Casnoff, and Harley Wertheimer - debuted Stir Crazy 's latest iteration on Monday, May 1 following eight months of planning and construction.
Greece's conservatives campaign on firm but fair' refugee policy
Backed by the European Union, the Greek government has toughened its border management and moved refugees out of sight.Athens, Greece When Notis Mitarakis took the job of migration minister, he received a baptism of fire.In January 2020, even before he was sworn in, Mitarakis visited his constituency of Chios.
Maximizing Potential with Strategic Domain Purchasing - Social Media Explorer
Choosing the right domain name can be a daunting but essential task, especially if you are trying to create a memorable and easily identifiable online presence.A strategic domain purchase can have a significant impact on the success of your online venture by increasing customer trust, preventing competitors from obtaining similar domains, and improving search engine optimization.
Minnie Moll, Omar Gandhi and Zhu Pei named Dezeen Awards 2023 judges
Design Council chief executive Minnie Moll and architects Omar Gandhi, Zhu Pei, Olga Bogdanova and Byoungsoo Cho have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges.Dezeen Awards 2023, in partnership with Bentley Motors, is open for entries.There is less than one month left to submit your project before midnight London time on 1 June and avoid late entry fees.