Another Free Outdoor Concert Series Coming to SF This Summer, Shows Put Together By Your Favorite Nightclubs
SF Live is a new free outdoor concert series in San Francisco, curated by live music and entertainment venues with a schedule that includes weekends and Thursday evenings. [ more ]
Downtown SF embraces new food hall with long opening-day lines
Saluhall, a new downtown food hall in San Francisco, offers a mix of Scandinavian-themed vendors and beloved Bay Area food businesses with a focus on plant-based options. [ more ]
The SF First Thursday Art Walk offers late-night access to over 27 galleries every first Thursday from 6-10 pm.
The event features traditional galleries and retail spaces dedicated to fine art, occasionally hosting special events with local independent artists, food trucks, and more. [ more ]
Lauded Vietnamese Restaurant the Slanted Door Will Not Reopen at the Ferry Building
Renowned restaurant Slanted Door won't reopen flagship location at SF's Ferry Building due to high renovation costs and new projects excitement. [ more ]
This Pop-Up Cookie Phenom Just Opened Her First Bakery in the Mission District
A variety of notable restaurant and bar openings are happening in different Bay Area neighborhoods like Mission, Noe Valley, Japantown, and Oakland. [ more ]
Texas-based pizza chain to open first Bay Area restaurant
Russo's New York Pizzeria is expanding into California with four new locations, including its first in the Bay Area.
The pizzeria chain uses high-quality ingredients like California-grown tomatoes, Wisconsin mozzarella cheese, and Sicilian olive oil for their pizzas. [ more ]
Staple Berkeley Grocery Store Market Hall Foods to Close After Nearly Three Decades
Market Hall Foods closes Berkeley store after over two decades, citing supply chain issues, decreased foot traffic due to remote work, and rising costs. [ more ]
SF Climate Week is a large climate summit gathering thousands of people and organizations for various events promoting sustainability and climate action. [ more ]
The Anchor Bar at Oracle Park, previously featuring Anchor Brewing products, has been shut down, concluding the partnership between the Giants and Anchor. [ more ]
Castro Neighborhood Mexican Restaurant Copas Is Closing
The popular neighborhood restaurant Copas will be closing its doors due to financial challenges despite positive reviews for its new Mexican menu. [ more ]
Lion Dance Cafe is closing due to owners relocating to be closer to family in Singapore, not due to business reasons.
Despite the success and accolades, the decision to close the restaurant was primarily driven by personal reasons rather than external factors like crime or decreasing sales. [ more ]
91-year-old Santa Cruz Italian restaurant goes up for sale
An iconic restaurant, Bocci's Cellar, in Santa Cruz that has been a local hangout since 1933 is up for sale at $1.2 million, with the owners looking for someone to continue its legacy. [ more ]
What California's most elite food festival is really like
Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival offers luxury experiences at varying prices, attracting elite attendees.
The festival features unique and extravagant culinary experiences like wine glass necklaces, caviar-infused dishes, and meticulously served nigiri. [ more ]
SF Weed Week' Hopes to Fill Void of Canceled 4/20 Party, With Promotional Marketing Events
SF Weed Week is a marketing event aiming to draw customers during slow seasons like 4/20, creating an alternative to traditional celebrations like Hippie Hill.
The event treats weed growers and strains like rock stars and celebrities, hyping up strain releases similar to album releases. [ more ]
San Francisco's Bayview is finally getting another grocery store
Mi Rancho Supermarket is opening its first San Francisco location in the Bayview neighborhood at the former Duc Loi's Pantry site.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture categorized Bayview-Hunters Point as a food desert, prompting the opening of new grocery stores like Mi Rancho and Lucky Supermarket. [ more ]
Michelin-starred SF restaurant named one of the best in the US
Mister Jiu's in San Francisco received accolades for its position as 18th among the 20 best restaurants in America and its chef-owner's award from James Beard.
San Francisco was recognized as the second-best destination for bakeries in America, with mentions of Loquat bakery and pastry chef Hannah Ziskin. [ more ]
A New Restaurant From the Chef Behind Michelin-Starred Indienne Is Coming to San Francisco
Tiya, a new Indian restaurant, is set to open in San Francisco's Marina District in late April with a focus on New Indian cuisine with California influences.
Brothers Sujan and Pujan Sarkar, both acclaimed chefs, are behind Tiya, bringing a blend of Indian and French cuisines to the menu. [ more ]
Line-Inducing Tijuana-Style Tacos Are Coming to the Castro
Richmond taqueria Tacos El Tucan will open a second location in San Francisco with a similar menu, adding fish and carnitas tacos, expected to open in May.
Quinn's Lighthouse, a landmark Oakland restaurant, has reopened with Vietnamese food offerings and plans for renovation, including original menu items like clam chowder and fish and chips. [ more ]
Why it's taking 4 hours to get a table at this restaurant in a quiet SF neighborhood
Elena's Mexican Restaurant is a massive and elegant addition to the quiet west-side San Francisco neighborhood of West Portal.
The neighborhood of West Portal is known for its longstanding sense of community, small businesses, and old-school charm, providing a cozy and constant hub for locals. [ more ]
Boichik Bagels plans first expansion outside the Bay Area
Boichik Bagels is expanding rapidly, with plans to open its first store outside the Bay Area in Los Angeles.
Owner Emily Winston aims to strengthen LA's bagel scene by offering her New York-style bagels and is confident in facing potential competition. [ more ]
4 Restaurants and Bars to Try This Weekend in the Bay Area: March 22
Boichik Bagels opens first permanent shop in San Francisco on March 23 with unique bagel varieties like salt and pepper, egg everything, and pumpernickel with caraway and salt.
Otra in the Haight offers charred cabbage as a trendy vegetable item, complemented with smoked bone marrow sauce, vinegar, and pecan dukkah. [ more ]
Flaky Yemenite Jewish Pancakes Just Landed in Silicon Valley
Jachnun and malawach are traditional Yemeni-Jewish pastries now available in the Bay Area at Ma'lawach Bar.
Doreet Jehassi left her corporate communications job to pursue her passion for cooking, offering traditional delicacies like jachnun and malawach in the Bay Area. [ more ]
This Laurel Heights Natural Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Is Moving
Natural wine shop Tofino Wines is closing due to lease issues and pandemic challenges, but owners plan to relocate and expand online business.
New rooftop restaurant, bar, bakery, and amenities planned by Presidio Bay Ventures at 60 Spear Street, signaling development and growth in the area. [ more ]
Groundbreaking Russian Restaurant Birch & Rye Is Closing
Birch & Rye, a fine-dining Russian restaurant in Noe Valley, is closing due to challenges in introducing high-quality Russian cuisine at affordable prices.
The chef aimed to present a modern and upscale approach to Russian cuisine, incorporating labor-intensive techniques and premium ingredients. [ more ]
One San Francisco Restaurant Owner's Quest for the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
New Taraval Cafe is a unique diner preserving Americana nostalgia with a twist of Asian-infused breakfast.
Stanley Lui's baking journey from a high-end chocolate chip cookie to innovative flavors like sesame, ginger turmeric, and banana walnut is driven by his passion for the process. [ more ]
A Detroit-Style Pizzeria With Gorgeous Bay Bridge Views Is Coming to the Embarcadero
Joyride Pizza will open a new flagship location at Pier 1 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, bringing its Detroit-style pies to a historic and iconic building.
The new space will feature new additions like buffalo milk soft serve with unique toppings, breakfast menu, late-night options with drinks, and bougie tater tots with various condiments. [ more ]
SF's Tartine Bakery is known for lines out the door. Is it still worth it?
Tartine Bakery's reputation has evolved since its inception in 2002, including controversies and expansions to Los Angeles and Seoul.
Despite some closures, Tartine Bakery has grown to 14 locations worldwide, faced internal challenges with employee unionization and ownership changes. [ more ]