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SF Debuts its First Bold New "Modular" ParkletSF Debuts its First Bold New “Modular” Parklet
By - posted 4/15/2025
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining

SF New Deal, the nonprofit behind some of the city’s most creative small business support programs, just launched a brand new kind of parklet—and you can be the first to check it out. Their brand new “Building Blocks” modular parklet model has officially landed at Excelsior Coffee (4495 Mission St), and more...

SF’s 175th Birthday Laser Space Cannon Light Show (TONIGHT!)SF’s 175th Birthday Laser Space Cannon Light Show (TONIGHT!)
By - posted 4/15/2025
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Community, Downtown San Francisco, Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

Illuminate Declares San Francisco the “City of Awe” which will Shoot Lasers onto City Hall Tonight to Celebrate the City’s 175th Birthday On San Francisco’s 175th birthday – which coincides with the local phenomenon of 415 Day – Illuminate, the nonprofit arts organization devoted to awe-inspiring public art, will unveil its latest more...

Zara's New 4-Story Flagship Store Coming to Union SquareZara’s New 4-Story Flagship Store Coming to Union Square
By - posted 4/11/2025
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco

In a welcome boost for downtown San Francisco, fashion retailer Zara is opening a new flagship store in Union Square — a rare and encouraging sign of investment in the area as it works to recover. Set to open at 400 Post Street, the upcoming location will span four stories and more...

Robotaxis Will Soon Cruise Down SF's Market StreetRobotaxis Will Soon Cruise Down SF’s Market Street
By - posted 4/11/2025
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Transportation

Heads up, San Francisco: Waymo’s self-driving cars are about to join the chaos that is Market Street. Mayor Lurie just gave the official thumbs-up, and the company will start mapping the area soon, with full passenger rides launching this summer (yes, as soon as this summer). If you’re thinking, “Wait… wasn’t more...

SF’s New 2-Mile Oceanfront Park Officially Named "Sunset Dunes"SF’s New 2-Mile Oceanfront Park Officially Named “Sunset Dunes”
By - posted 4/9/2025
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco’s latest park addition, nestled along the scenic Upper Great Highway, has a name that perfectly captures its beauty and spirit: Sunset Dunes. The newly christened 2-mile stretch of coastal parkland, set to open on April 12, 2025, is the city’s newest 50-acre outdoor retreat, blending nature, recreation, and community more...

Brand New 55,000 Sqft Asian Supermarket Coming to San JoseBrand New 55,000 Sqft Asian Supermarket Coming to San Jose
By - posted 4/7/2025
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets

T&T Supermarket Inc., Canada’s favorite Asian grocery retailer, is announcing the opening of its first store in California at the Westgate Center, 1600 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, set to open in Fall 2025. With two stores in the works in Washington, this marks T&T’s third store announcement in the United more...

SF’s Newest Night Market is Coming to Valencia Street (Summer 2025)SF’s Newest Night Market is Coming to Valencia Street (Summer 2025)
By - posted 4/5/2025
Block Party, Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Night Market

San Francisco to Launch Brand New Night Market on Valencia Street Starting May 8, 2025 Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the news that San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th more...

SF's Spectacular 1,200-LED Light Show to Dazzle Civic CenterSF’s Spectacular 1,200-LED Light Show to Dazzle Civic Center
By - posted 4/1/2025
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Wow

SPECTRA: A Dazzling New Light Installation Transforms San Francisco’s Civic Center San Francisco’s Civic Center is about to shine brighter than ever with the unveiling of SPECTRA, a groundbreaking LED art installation set to illuminate Fulton Plaza. This massive public art project, developed by local nonprofit Illuminate in partnership with the more...

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...

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...

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...

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...