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SF Restaurant Scene Rebounds After Months Long ShutdownSF Restaurant Scene Rebounds After Months Long Shutdown
By - posted 10/20/2020
Eat & Drink, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Support the Bay

Thankfully, now that indoor dining has returned to San Francisco, restaurants are on the road to recovery. This past weekend, CBS – KPIX5 noted that restaurants along San Francisco’s waterfront had an air of normalcy. Restaurants such was Waterbar and Epic Steak on the Embarcadero were at capacity. Yes, things looked a more...

Free Fries at Super Duper Burgers for Voters on Election DayFree Fries at Super Duper Burgers for Voters on Election Day
By - posted 10/16/2020
Eat & Drink, Election, Freebies

Super Duper Burgers is rewarding voters with free fries. Show up to any Super Duper on Election Day (November 3) and show off your “I Voted” sticker or ballot stub for a free order of fries*. Did you know, technically, it’s illegal to give incentives for voting before or after a federal more...

SF Pier 70's Dinner & a Drive-in Movie Series | Oct. 17-31SF Pier 70’s Dinner & a Drive-in Movie Series | Oct. 17-31
By - posted 9/29/2020
Brand New, Drive-In Movies, Eat & Drink

Pier 70 Dinner and A Drive-In brings outdoor movie magic to historic Pier 70 in Dogpatch, Saturday evenings October 17-October 31 to benefit La Cocina and to help low-income food entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Brookfield Properties is presenting the series in partnership with locally owned and operated independent theaters, including San Francisco’s Roxie Cinema, Vogue more...

Indoor Dining in San Francisco is Back Sept. 30thIndoor Dining in San Francisco is Back Sept. 30th
By - posted 9/29/2020
Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

After initially stating that indoor dining wouldn’t happen until “Mid-October”, San Francisco today announced a revision to their reopening timeline for indoor dining which is set to resume on September 30th. See San Francisco’s latest reopening timeline | Indoor Dining Updates Indoor Dining Rules/Restrictions We expect the rules to evolve over time, but more...

SF's Chinatown Grant Ave. Outdoor Dining Now Thru DecemberSF’s Chinatown Grant Ave. Outdoor Dining Now Thru December
By - posted 9/23/2020
Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

The event San Francisco Chinatown’s iconic Grant Avenue will be closed off to traffic and cars for a pleasant open walkway under vibrant red lanterns every weekend from July through December. Enjoy a historic street stroll, outdoor dining, and an Asian shopping experience. Update: Originally scheduled to end on September 20th, the more...

SF’s Toy Boat Dessert Cafe Reopens as “Toy Boat by Jane”SF’s Toy Boat Dessert Cafe Reopens as “Toy Boat by Jane”
By - posted 9/21/2020
Brand New, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open

Thank you SF Chronicle for letting us know that SF’s nostalgic Toy Boat Dessert Cafe has reopened with baked goods from Jane the Bakery. Amanda Michael, the owner of Jane the Bakery, reopened the SF’s Toy Boat Dessert Cafe as “Toy Boat by Jane” on Saturday, September 17. Toy Boat has been a more...

Farallon Restaurant Permanently Closed After 23 YearsFarallon Restaurant Permanently Closed After 23 Years
By - posted 9/12/2020
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

In case you missed it, sad news from SFGATE, Farallon Restaurant will close permanently. Farallon Restaurant is a well-known upscale seafood restaurant in San Francisco. Famous for their raw bar, long wine list & undersea-themed decor like jellyfish lamps and a hand-painted dome ceiling that once covered a swimming pool. On March 18th, more...

Grapes Are Now In Season at Your Farmers MarketGrapes Are Now In Season at Your Farmers Market
By - posted 9/12/2020
Eat & Drink

Hello September! This month we welcome fall breeze and autumn leaves. And with that brings an abundance of grape varieties, as well as crisp apples and delicious ripe pears. Late summer into early fall is when grapes begin to ripen. And with 80 table varieties grown in California, now is the perfect more...

The Bay Area's Favorite Iconic Ice Cream ParlorsThe Bay Area’s Favorite Iconic Ice Cream Parlors
By - posted 8/14/2020
Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, Takeout / Delivery

It’s over 100° today around The Bay. We think anytime is a great time for ice cream, but especially today. Cool off with a scoop from these iconic Bay Area ice cream shops. We’ve confirmed they’re open. Mitchell’s Ice Cream 688 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA Hours: Fri & Sat: 11 am to more...

Sonoma County's Drive-Thru "Food Fair" Frenzy on August 14-16Sonoma County’s Drive-Thru “Food Fair” Frenzy on August 14-16
By - posted 8/10/2020
Eat & Drink

Thank you KTVU for letting us know about the Sonoma County “Food Fair Frenzy”. With county fairs being canceled due to the pandemic, drive-through fair food is a great idea for vendors to earn some money as customers line up to get their “fair food” fix of roasted turkey legs, cotton more...

Brand New Chick-fil-A Opens in Bay AreaBrand New Chick-fil-A Opens in Bay Area
By - posted 7/25/2020
Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Chick-fil-A’s newest Bay Area restaurant just opened in Redwood City this week on July 23rd The location, at 536 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, is open currently for drive thru and takeout and is open Monday through Saturday, 6:30am to 10pm. Like many more...

San Jose Converts Downtown Streets for Outdoor DiningSan Jose Converts Downtown Streets for Outdoor Dining
By - posted 7/24/2020
Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Thank you KRON4 for letting us know that San Jose restaurants expands outdoor dining with the closure of downtown streets San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St John are closed and other streets may follow to expand outdoor dining to help struggling restaurants.operate during the pandemic. Barriers were put out more...

Japantown’s New "Picnic at the Plaza" Outdoor Dining | July 18 - Sep 27Japantown’s New “Picnic at the Plaza” Outdoor Dining | July 18 – Sep 27
By - posted 7/16/2020
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, Takeout / Delivery, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

Japantown is ready to welcome you back with their Picnic at the Plaza, from July 18 through September 27, 11:30 am to 8 pm. The Peace Plaza will be transformed into a beautiful and festive area on the weekends (Every Saturday and Sunday) where you can enjoy a socially-distanced picnic with more...

"Free Donut Day" This Friday at Dunkin'“Free Donut Day” This Friday at Dunkin’
By - posted 6/2/2020
Eat & Drink, Freebies

This year for National Donut Day, Dunkin’ is bringing joy to America, one free donut at a time. On National Donut Day Dunkin’ is offering guests a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage. Classic donut favorites include Boston Kreme, Glazed, Glazed Chocolate, Jelly-Filled, and more. Dunkin’s more...

Costco Bringing Back Free Samples in June... but With New RulesCostco Bringing Back Free Samples in June… but With New Rules
By - posted 5/29/2020
Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that on Thursday Costco announced that they will indeed be bringing back free samples in “mid-June” for the first time in nearly 3 months. Costco’s CFO said on an earnings call Thursday that there will likely be new rules and the samples won’t be more...