SF City Guides
USA’s Oldest Dim Sum Restaurant is in SF
Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that San Francisco is home to America’s oldest dim sum restaurant. Hidden in an off-the-beaten-path alleyway in Chinatown, at 1 Pagoda Place, is Hang Ah Tea Room, which opened in 1920. The 102-year old restaurant serves handmade dumplings and even bottles up its own more...
Smithsonian’s Annual Free Museum Day 2022 (Sept. 17)
Museums / Cultural Institutions Smithsonian Magazine’s annual Museum Day returns on Saturday, September 17, 2022 as participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to all visitors who download the Museum Day Ticket. Museum Day brings together museums, zoos, and cultural centers from all 50 states to offer free admission to all Museum more...
New SF Taqueria “El Rey” Offers Free Tacos (Sept. 2-3)
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Freebies Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the news that a brand new taqueria has opened in San Francisco in the former Myriad Gastropub spot. Compared to lots of its neighbors in the Mission, El Rey Taquiza Artesanal, located at 2491 Mission Street, focuses on tacos versus burritos. To celebrate their grand more...
Massive Indoor Vietnamese Market & Food Hall Coming to San Jose?
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Groceries / Supermarkets Thanks to Eater SF and SiliconValley.com for sharing the news that a massive Vietnamese market could be coming to San Jose. Real Estate Executive Do Van Tron purchased the former Sears store in San Jose’s Eastridge Center with plans to transform the space into a bustling Vietnamese market and food hall more...
World’s First Fully Autonomous Restaurant Opens in SF
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining Thanks to CNBC for sharing the news about Mezli, the world’s first fully autonomous restaurant. The first fully-robotic restaurant just opened on August 28, 2022 in San Francisco’s Spark Social food park, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, in the Mission Bay neighborhood. The Mezli founders thought of the idea as grad students more...
San Francisco Ranked as Rudest City in the State
Jerk Alert, San Francisco How rude! Well, apparently, that’s us. KTVU shared the news San Francisco has been declared the rudest city in California, beating out Los Angeles, according to a study by Preply. San Francisco ranked as the 7th rudest city in the country. Preply said they “surveyed over 1,500 residents of the 30 largest more...
Insta-Famous “Alfred Coffee” Coming to SF
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the news that Alfred Coffee, the influencer-beloved coffee chain based out of Los Angeles, is opening in San Francisco. The coffee chain, as seen all over Instagram for its photo-worthy “But First, Coffee” sign, will be opening up inside a brand new boutique hotel called more...
San Francisco Critical Mass 30th Anniversary Bike Ride (Sept. 30)
Causes, Celebrations, Have Your Voice Heard, Outdoorsy Critical Mass was founded in 1992 in San Francisco. September 2022 marks 30 years of Critical Mass in San Francisco, and to celebrate they’re hosting a big anniversary ride. Meet up at 5:30 pm in Embarcadero Plaza, and roll out at 6:30 pm. Critical Mass is a bike ride, a celebration, and protest more...
Bay Area Heat Wave Expected for Labor Day Weekend
Outdoorsy Another heat wave is heading to the Bay Area this weekend and the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for most of the region. While conditions could change in the coming days, a “robust warming trend” is expected to start Thursday and will likely last through the Labor more...
Spooky Halloween Witch Paddle on the Bay (Oct. 30)
Halloween, Outdoorsy Time to get spooky. Come join SUP Bay Area for a Halloween Witch Paddle in Half Moon Bay’s Princeton Harbor on Sunday, October 30, 2022. SUP and kayaks welcome. Wear your best witch or warlock costume (or if that’s not your thing, a Halloween costume, but be sure you can more...
Free Amusement Park Day for Teachers, Military & Healthcare Workers (Livermore)
East Bay, Freebies, Fun & Games Boomers, the family entertainment center, located at 2400 Kitty Hawk Rd, Livermore, is offering Thank You days to the community. Boomers Livermore has miniature golf, laser tag, Thunder Road go-karts, bumper boats, and an arcade. Military, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers will receive a free Elite Ticket (value: $55.99) when they visit, according more...
$3 Movie Day for “National Cinema Day” (Sept. 3)
Deals Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news about the inaugural National Cinema Day. On September 3, celebrate National Cinema Day with $3 movies all day long. – even on specialty screens like IMAX, 4D, ScreenX, RPX, and theaters with fancy schmancy lounge seating. Whether you’re in the mood for a fun more...
Dunkin Donuts’ Free Coffee Day for Educators (Sept. 1)
Freebies Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that Dunkin Donuts is celebrating teachers by giving away free coffee for educators on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at participating locations, no purchase necessary. Educators can get a free medium hot or iced coffee, excluding cold brew and nitro cold brew. Additional charges may more...
World’s Largest Holiday Light Maze & Village Coming to San Jose
Artsy Fartsy, Christmas, Holiday Lights Escape to an incredible illuminated winter wonderland. The world’s largest holiday-themed light experience, Enchant, opens in San Jose’s PayPal Park on November 25, 2022. Experience a world of adventure featuring over 4 million sparkling lights creating an immersive walk-thru, story-themed maze. Discover the charming Village offering a breathtaking ice-skating trail, live more...
BART’s 50th Anniversary Party w/ Free Arcade Games (Sept 3-9)
Celebrations, Fun & Games, Transportation Happy Birthday, BART! BART celebrates 50 years, and in September, BART is hosting a series of free, family-friendly events to celebrate its golden anniversary and thank patrons for riding. Powell Street Station Video Games Saturday, September 3–Friday, September 9, 2022 Powell St. Station concourse level between BART secondary Station Agent booth and Muni agent more...
