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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...

New Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SFNew Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SF
By - posted 10/24/2024
Block Party, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco’s first “entertainment zone” will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s brand-new “Nightmare on Front Street” event. Set for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 2–10 p.m., the free block party will offer a full day of spooky fun in the heart of downtown. Attendees can expect DJs, more...

SF's Quirky Ice Cream Shop Humphry Slocombe Closing Original LocationSF’s Quirky Ice Cream Shop Humphry Slocombe Closing Original Location
By - posted 10/21/2024
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the unfortunate news that San Francisco’s quirky ice cream shop, Humphry Slocombe, is closing its original location in the Mission located at 2790 Harrison Street. The ice cream shop opened in 2008 and is well known for its unusual flavors like its signature Secret Breakfast more...

Huge New 30,000 sqft Sports Bar Opening at Chase Center in 2025Huge New 30,000 sqft Sports Bar Opening at Chase Center in 2025
By - posted 10/16/2024
Bars, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco is set to get a huge new addition to its sports scene with the opening of Splash at Thrive City in early 2025. Likley named after the Splash Brothers (Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, even though Klay is no longer with the team), the 30,000 square foot, state-of-the-art sports more...

Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2024Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2024
By - posted 9/25/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals

The San Francisco Bay Area is set to host a series of bustling, open-air markets and nighttime events in 2024. Here’s the latest, updated July 17, 2024. Bay Area Night Markets 2024 Castro Night Market Select 3rd Fridays – Kicks off October 18, 2024 Time: 5-9 pm 18th St. & Castro St., San Francisco, CA FREE The more...

Brand New Japanese Supermarket Coming to the East BayBrand New Japanese Supermarket Coming to the East Bay
By - posted 8/15/2024
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a brand new Japanese grocery store is coming to the East Bay. Tokyo Central, a popular Japan-based grocer and retailer, is coming to the newly redeveloped Bay Street Emeryville lifestyle shopping center in 2025. Tokyo Central, owned by Pan Pacific Retail Management (PPRM), more...