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Canada’s Largest Asian Grocery Chain is Coming to SFCanada’s Largest Asian Grocery Chain is Coming to SF
By - posted 3/28/2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco

T&T Supermarket, the largest Asian grocery retailer in Canada, is expanding to San Francisco with a new store at San Francisco City Center, located at 2675 Geary Blvd, at the intersection of Geary Blvd and Masonic Ave. The store is scheduled to open in Winter 2026. This location will serve more...

Brand New Japanese Supermarket Coming to South Bay in 2025Brand New Japanese Supermarket Coming to South Bay in 2025
By - posted 3/26/2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink

Bay Area food lovers will soon have another destination for Japanese ingredients and ready-to-eat meals. Hashi Japanese Market, a New York-based supermarket, is set to open its first West Coast location in Cupertino in May or June 2025. The market will take over the former Sprouts Farmers Market location at more...

Retired BART Train Transforming Into a Unique Vacation RentalRetired BART Train Transforming Into a Unique Vacation Rental
By - posted 3/26/2025
Artsy Fartsy, Wow

A retired BART car has found a new home in the Sierra foothills and will soon be available as a short-term rental. The Sierra Train House, located in Jamestown, is a unique lodging experience that repurposes a decommissioned BART car into an overnight stay for visitors. The project is led by more...

SF's Beloved Pho Spot Turtle Tower ReopensSF’s Beloved Pho Spot Turtle Tower Reopens
By - posted 3/26/2025
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Reopening, San Francisco

After closing its doors in 2023, the popular Vietnamese restaurant Turtle Tower has officially reopened in a new location at 220 California Street in the Financial District. Known for its Northern-style pho, particularly the chicken broth-based pho ga, Turtle Tower has been a staple in San Francisco’s food scene since more...

Popular Chicken Chain 'Raising Cane’s' Opens in San Jose April 1Popular Chicken Chain ‘Raising Cane’s’ Opens in San Jose April 1
By - posted 3/25/2025
Brand New

Raising Cane’s is opening a new location in San Jose on April 1, 2025. The fast-food chain, known for its chicken fingers, Texas toast, and Cane’s sauce, will be located at 2398 Evergreen Place. This addition is part of the brand’s continued expansion in the Bay Area. Currently, Raising Cane’s has more...

San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs (2025)San Francisco’s Spring Festivals & Street Fairs (2025)
By - posted 3/20/2025
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Spring is blooming! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous spring festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Spring 2025. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Spring Festivals & Street Fairs Guide for 2025. MARCH 2025 Ocean Beach Bonfires Return for 2025 – March 1 more...

San Francisco's May Festivals & Street Fairs 2025San Francisco’s May Festivals & Street Fairs 2025
By - posted 3/20/2025
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous May festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco’s Carnaval, Bay to Breakers, and more you can look forward to this May 2025. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more May events soon! Please note, this guide includes events from 2024; the 2025 more...

Brand New Nintendo Store Opens in SF May 15Brand New Nintendo Store Opens in SF May 15
By - posted 3/19/2025
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco

On May 15, 2025 Nintendo will open Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, its newest retail store and the second official Nintendo location in the United States. Located at 331 Powell Street in Union Square, the store will offer a range of Nintendo products, including consoles, games, and accessories, as well as exclusive merchandise more...

Earth Day Festivals & How to VolunteerEarth Day Festivals & How to Volunteer
By - posted 3/18/2025
Fairs & Festivals

San Francisco (and the whole Bay Area, for that matter) goes all out when it comes to Earth Day, but we love it. That’s why we live here, right? So if you’re looking for an opportunity to help out, give your time to the East Bay Regional Parks, join the World Naked more...

San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs 2025San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs 2025
By - posted 3/14/2025
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous April festivals, street fairs, and events including festive Cherry Blossom festivals, Easter celebrations, Earth Day and more you can look forward to this April 2025. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more April events soon! 2025 St. Stupid’s Day Parade? – April 1, 2025*  San more...

March 13 Marks Final Day for Cars on SF's Great HighwayMarch 13 Marks Final Day for Cars on SF’s Great Highway
By - posted 3/13/2025
Bay Area Updates, New Parks, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Thursday marks the final day for vehicles on San Francisco’s Upper Great Highway as the city moves forward with its plan to convert the roadway into a park. Approved by voters through Proposition K in the November election, the decision reflects a shift toward prioritizing public recreational spaces over car more...

Castro Theatre Reopening Delayed Until Fall 2025Castro Theatre Reopening Delayed Until Fall 2025
By - posted 3/12/2025
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SFist for sharing the news the reopening of the Castro Theatre has been delayed due to an ongoing issue with PG&E power access. Initially planned for summer 2025, with hopes of being open for Pride Month, the theater is now expected to open at the earliest in fall more...

Massive European-Style Food Hall Planned for East BayMassive European-Style Food Hall Planned for East Bay
By - posted 3/11/2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink

Thanks so much to Bay Area Telegraph for sharing the news that a massive European-style Food Hall is hopefully coming to the East Bay. After seven years of anticipation, Walnut Creek has officially given the green light for The Foundry, a sprawling 24,000-square-foot European-style food hall in the heart of downtown. more...

Cult Fav Chicken Chain "Raising Cane’s" Coming to SFCult Fav Chicken Chain “Raising Cane’s” Coming to SF
By - posted 3/10/2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that San Francisco is finally getting its own Raising Cane’s. The popular chicken chain, known for its crispy chicken fingers, signature Cane’s sauce, and buttery Texas toast, will open its first SF location at Stonestown Galleria. Set to take over the former McDonald’s more...

45-ft Statue of Giant Naked Woman Now Coming to SF's Embarcadero45-ft Statue of Giant Naked Woman Now Coming to SF’s Embarcadero
By - posted 3/7/2025
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco

Thanks to San Francisco Examiner for sharing the details that San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza will soon be home to “R-Evolution,” a 45-foot-tall sculpture by Marco Cochrane that was originally planned for Union Square. City officials relocated the installation after concerns that its weight could damage Union Square’s granite tiles. A Monument more...