Eat & Drink
SF’s Legendary $5 Strip Club Buffet is Back
Bars, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate for sharing that one of the city’s most unexpected—and weirdly legendary—lunch deals is officially back: the $5 all-you-can-eat lunch buffet at the Gold Club in SoMa. Yes, that Gold Club. The gentleman’s club at 650 Howard Street is reviving its ultra-affordable lunchtime tradition after a five-year hiatus, more...
Off the Grid Is Back! Here’s Every 2025 Date for SF’s Iconic Friday Night Market
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Night Market, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, San Francisco 
Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors!
After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 — The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason Center is back with a fresh more...
Canada’s Largest Asian Grocery Chain is Coming to SF
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 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...
SF’s Beloved Pho Spot Turtle Tower Reopens
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...
Massive European-Style Food Hall Planned for East Bay
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 SF
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...
Popular BBQ Joint “Everett & Jones” Opening in SF
Eat & Drink, San Francisco Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for sharing that Everett & Jones, is set to open a new location at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. The San Francisco Port Commission has approved a lease for the restaurant at 300 Jefferson St., a two-story space that has been vacant since 2020. The new restaurant more...
The Castro Could Become SF’s Largest Open-Air “Party” Zone
Bars, Bay Area Updates, Block Party, City Insight, Eat & Drink, San Francisco The Castro could become SF’s largest entertainment zone. San Francisco’s nightlife scene might be getting a big boost, as a new proposal could turn The Castro into the city’s largest “entertainment zone.” If approved, this designation would allow bars in the area to serve to-go cocktails during permitted street events, creating more...
Free Starbucks Coffee Day 2025
Eat & Drink, Freebies Starbucks is offering free coffee for everyone on Monday, February 11, 2025. “With the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 9, many Americans will spend the day going big – which may lead to a long Monday. Free Starbucks Day 2025 That’s why on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, your post-game day coffee is on more...
Viral Cookie Chain “Crumbl” Opens First SF Shop w/ Free Cookies (Feb. 7)
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco Crumbl open its first San Francisco location with a free cookie giveaway on Friday, February 7, 2025. San Francisco’s cookie lovers have reason to celebrate as Crumbl, the viral cookie chain known for its rotating menu of indulgent treats, is finally making its debut in the city. The popular bakery, which more...
SF’s Beloved Craft Beer Bar Toronado Up for Sale After 37 Years
Bars, Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco San Francisco is saying goodbye to another legendary institution as Toronado, the iconic Lower Haight beer bar, is officially up for sale. After 37 years of serving some of the best craft beer in the country, owner and founder Dave Keene has announced his retirement, marking the end of an more...
Historic Chinatown Restaurant Closes After 116 Years
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco San Francisco’s iconic Sam Wo Restaurant, a staple of Chinatown for over a century, has officially closed its doors. After 116 years of serving the community, the restaurant shut down indefinitely on Sunday, January 26, following the expiration of its lease and the retirement of its longtime owner and chef, more...
Popular “China Live” Restaurant Opening 13,000 Sqft Spin Off in South Bay
Brand New, Eat & Drink Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that popular “China Live” restaurant and marketplace is opening a spin off restaurant called Asia Live. The team behind the acclaimed China Live prepares to debut Asia Live at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara. Scheduled to open this fall, this massive new more...
75,000-Square-Foot Korean Food Hub Coming to Daly City
Brand New, Eat & Drink Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for sharing the news that a massive Korean food complex opening soon in Daly City. A groundbreaking addition to the Bay Area’s culinary scene is set to open in February March*: Jagalchi, a sprawling 75,000-square-foot Korean food complex, will make its debut at the Serramonte more...
