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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...

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...

Cult Fav Chicken Chain "Raising Cane’s" Coming to SFCult Fav Chicken Chain “Raising Cane’s” Coming to SF
By - posted 3/21/2025
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...

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...

Popular BBQ Joint "Everett & Jones" Opening in SFPopular BBQ Joint “Everett & Jones” Opening in SF
By - posted 2/28/2025
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" ZoneThe Castro Could Become SF’s Largest Open-Air “Party” Zone
By - posted 2/7/2025
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 2025Free Starbucks Coffee Day 2025
By - posted 2/7/2025
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)Viral Cookie Chain “Crumbl” Opens First SF Shop w/ Free Cookies (Feb. 7)
By - posted 2/5/2025
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 YearsSF’s Beloved Craft Beer Bar Toronado Up for Sale After 37 Years
By - posted 1/28/2025
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 YearsHistoric Chinatown Restaurant Closes After 116 Years
By - posted 1/28/2025
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 BayPopular “China Live” Restaurant Opening 13,000 Sqft Spin Off in South Bay
By - posted 1/9/2025
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 City75,000-Square-Foot Korean Food Hub Coming to Daly City
By - posted 1/9/2025
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...

SF Bay Area's Most Festive Christmas Bars for 2024SF Bay Area’s Most Festive Christmas Bars for 2024
By - posted 12/17/2024
Bars, Christmas, Eat & Drink

Festive Holiday Bars to Visit in the Bay Area This Winter The Bay Area is brimming with holiday spirit, and its festive pop-up bars are the perfect way to toast the season. From cozy Christmas hideaways to tiki-style winter wonderlands and even San Francisco’s first Holiday Pop-up Bar Comedy Festival at more...

Cult Fav Fast Food "Raising Cane's" Opens New Bay Area RestaurantCult Fav Fast Food “Raising Cane’s” Opens New Bay Area Restaurant
By - posted 11/20/2024
Brand New, Eat & Drink

Thanks to SFGate for sharing the news that the fast-food cult fav Raising Cane’s is expanding its Bay Area presence. Raising Cane’s just opened its doors in Colma at 123 Colma Boulevard on November 19, 2024. The fried chicken chain specializes in crispy chicken tenders paired with a limited option of more...

San Francisco's Cozy Winter Bars with FireplacesSan Francisco’s Cozy Winter Bars with Fireplaces
By - posted 10/29/2024
Bars, City Discoveries, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

When the nights grow longer, sometimes you just want to cozy up with a drink by a roaring fire. Here are five great bars with fireplaces to warm up for winter. Updated 10/29/24 Cozy Bars with a Fireplace in San Francisco Park Chalet Golden Gate Park | The coastal beer garden at Park more...