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SF's "Wu Tang Flan" Gets Brick-and-Mortar Spot in 2023SF’s “Wu Tang Flan” Gets Brick-and-Mortar Spot in 2023
By - posted 8/15/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Takeout / Delivery, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to EaterSF and SF Gate for letting us know that after years of doing pop-ups throughout San Francisco, “Chicano Nuevo,” a Baja-inspired restaurant will finally open up a brick-and-mortar location in Bernal Heights in 2023. Chef and owner Abraham Nuñez, brought his family recipes from Chula Vista to Excelsior trying more...

SF's New Rooftop Club w/ $300k Memberships Opens in 2023SF’s New Rooftop Club w/ $300k Memberships Opens in 2023
By - posted 8/10/2022
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco

A super spendy new Japanese restaurant and private club is launching right in the middle of Salesforce Park, the 5.4 acre rooftop park located in the heart of SoMa. In a move that’s sure to raise eyebrows, although technically a public park, Salesforce Park does allow for private leasing of restaurants more...

East Bay Diner "Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe" Closes After 20 YearsEast Bay Diner “Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe” Closes After 20 Years
By - posted 8/9/2022
East Bay, Eat & Drink, Goodbye

A two-decade-old, well-known comfort-food cafe in Emeryville closed Monday, according to the cafe’s Facebook page. Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe at 4081 Hollis St. closed with a note saying it’s time to “pass the torch.” In 2002, Rudy’s took over the spot where Eugene’s Ranch House was located for 40 years. Rudy’s strived more...

Popular Mexican Coffee Chain Plans SF CafePopular Mexican Coffee Chain Plans SF Cafe
By - posted 8/9/2022
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a popular Mexican coffee and bakery chain, La Borra del Café, is planning to open a San Francisco shop. The chain has its eyes set in the Castro neighborhood, at 2175 Market Street, in a ground-floor retail space of an apartment complex. The more...

Cowgirl Creamery to Close Final Retail ShopCowgirl Creamery to Close Final Retail Shop
By - posted 8/5/2022
Eat & Drink, Goodbye

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the sad news that after 25 years, Cowgirl Creamery is closing its last remaining retail shop located at 80 4th Street, Point Reyes Station. Their Barn Shop & Cantina, known for its delectable goat cheeses and grilled cheese sammies, will be closing after Labor Day, more...

New In-N-Out Coming to the Bay AreaNew In-N-Out Coming to the Bay Area
By - posted 8/5/2022
Brand New, Eat & Drink

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that the Bay Area is getting a brand new In-N-Out. The new burger joint is opening in Sonoma County in Santa Rosa at 2532 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa actually already has an In-N-Out location, which opened in 2010, located at 2131 County Center more...

SF's Deep Dish "Paxti's Pizza" Closes 24th Street RestaurantSF’s Deep Dish “Paxti’s Pizza” Closes 24th Street Restaurant
By - posted 7/26/2022
Eat & Drink, Goodbye

Pizza lovers, we have some bad news. SF Gate has shared that San Francisco’s beloved Paxti’s Pizza has closed its 24th Street location. The Noe Valley pizza restaurant, located at 4042 24th Street, specializes in thick Chicago-style deep dish pies. Thankfully, Paxti’s Hayes Valley location (511 Hayes St.) remains open. However, more...

NorCal's First "Mexican Food Park" is in Santa RosaNorCal’s First “Mexican Food Park” is in Santa Rosa
By - posted 7/14/2022
Brand New, Eat & Drink

Roseland is home to the largest Latino population in Santa Rosa. The heart of this neighborhood will be home to “Mitote” the very first Mexican Food Park in Northern California. The word Mitote comes from ancient Nahuatl language meaning a party or gathering. This is a place for food trucks and fiesta! more...

New California Garlic Festival Launches in Stockton (Aug. 13-14)New California Garlic Festival Launches in Stockton (Aug. 13-14)
By - posted 7/7/2022
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals

Sadly, the world-renown Gilroy Garlic Festival, that been a mainstay since the late 1970s, announced in April that it’s hung up its garlic for the last time. However, a brand new garlic festival has emerged dedicated to all things garlic. Hosted by the same organizers as the Annual Asparagus Festival, the more...

Shake Shack Now Has 2-for-1 ShakesShake Shack Now Has 2-for-1 Shakes
By - posted 7/5/2022
Deals, Eat & Drink

Shake Shack is shaking things up with a special buy one, get one free offer on shakes. Bring a friend along on weekdays from 2-5pm. You can score a free shake when you order on the Shack App or online through the end of August with code: SHAKEUP HOW TO:   Add two shakes to more...

Brand New Chick-fil-A is Coming to EmeryvilleBrand New Chick-fil-A is Coming to Emeryville
By - posted 7/1/2022
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a brand new Chick-fil-A is coming to Emeryville. The controversial, yet popular chicken fast food restaurant is taking over the former Panera Bread at 1525 40th St. The City of Emeryville Community Development Department approved back in March, but there’s no opening more...

California May Soon Allow To-go CocktailsCalifornia May Soon Allow To-go Cocktails
By - posted 6/23/2022
Eat & Drink

By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation California residents may soon be able to order takeaway cocktails with fewer restrictions, after a state Assembly committee approved the legislation Wednesday. The bill would eliminate a requirement for customers to order a bona fide meal with their drink purchases — meaning bars that more...

Huge Italian Food Hall “Eataly” Opens June 16 in San JoseHuge Italian Food Hall “Eataly” Opens June 16 in San Jose
By - posted 5/20/2022
Brand New, Eat & Drink

Eataly – the super popular and vibrant Italian marketplace with an array of authentic Italian restaurants, cafés, fresh counters, to-go eateries, bars and a variety of unique tailored educational experiences – is opening its brand new 45,000 square foot store at Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose on June 16, 2022. The new store more...

SF's Ghirardelli "Chocolate Experience" Reopens w/ Free Hot Fudge Sundaes (May 20)SF’s Ghirardelli “Chocolate Experience” Reopens w/ Free Hot Fudge Sundaes (May 20)
By - posted 5/20/2022
Eat & Drink, Freebies, Reopening, San Francisco

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company announced it will finally reopen its flagship Chocolate Experience Store, located in San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square. The space is designed to elevate the customer experience and provides new and exciting ways to celebrate the true craftmanship of chocolate making. Visitors can expect to be delighted by the delicate more...

Presidio's New "Tunnel Tops" Park Will Have Food Trucks Every DayPresidio’s New “Tunnel Tops” Park Will Have Food Trucks Every Day
By - posted 5/19/2022
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Unfortunately, it’s been recently announced that the popular Presidio Picnic and its nighttime sister event, Presidio Twilight won’t be returning, but that’s because, Presidio Tunnel Tops, San Francisco’s brand new park opening July 17, just announced they will host food trucks and pop-ups on-site every day. The new park was created more...