Eat & Drink
SF Beer Week Returns for 2022 (Feb 11-20)
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates SF Beer Week is back February 11-20 to celebrate independent craft beers and those who brew them. Events, activities and at-home offerings await from dozens of bars, restaurants and breweries, including members of the Bay Area Brewers Guild, producer of this much-loved tradition. New in 2022, too, are five opening night more...
Dolores Park Cafe Opens in SFO’s Terminal 2
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Travel Dolores Park Cafe has a brand new location, and it’s at San Francisco International Airport. Next time you fly, you can find tasty sandwiches, salads, pastries, coffees, and juices in Terminal 2 near Gate C. The original Dolores Park Cafe is a neighborhood cafe located right across the street from Dolores Park. more...
SF’s Sai Vietnamese Restaurant Forced to Close After Nearly 40 Years
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that sadly, Sai’s Vietnamese Restaurant in San Francisco is being forced to close. The restaurant has been around for nearly 40 years, but unfortunately, their landlord has told them they have to vacate the building in 30 days. The family-run business, which opened in 1985 more...
For the First Time in Over 30 Years, New Bars Can Open in the Castro
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, San Francisco Thanks to Eater for sharing the news that new bars will finally be allowed to open in the Castro for the first time in over 30 years. On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance that reverses the ban on new bars that was put in place in more...
SF’s Slanted Door Chef to Open Sandwich Shop in the Mission
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco Thanks to Eater San Francisco for sharing the news that Chef Charles Phan from Slanted Door has been busy mastering the perfect banh mi rolls. Now he’s ready, and he’s opening a brand new sandwich shop in the Mission. His new endeavor, Chuck’s Takeaway, will open in Feburary at 3332 18th more...
SF’s 115-Year-Old Mochi Spot Set to Close Forever
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KPIX and Hoodline for letting us know the sad news that days are numbered for a beloved bakery that’s widely known and Japantown’s oldest business, Benkyodo Company. The shop, which opened in 1906, makes traditional hand-made Japanese rice cakes, manju and mochi, announced that they are hoping someone will more...
Polk Street’s Brand New 2021 Holiday Festival
Christmas, Community, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Holidays, Local Highlight, Only in San Francisco, Partner, San Francisco, Sponsored Enjoy a free holiday festival for the neighborhood thanks to the “Discover Polk” nonprofit community benefit district Saturday, December 18th enjoy a free family festival at Helen Wills Park (11a-3p) w/ Santa coming at 11:30a, free bouncy house & party in the park. At night, enjoy carolers from 5:30-7:30p up and down Polk St. btwn California and more...
Dungeness Crab Season Finally Opens For SF/Sonoma Coast Before NYE
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink Good news for San Francisco Bay Area and Bodega Bay sportfishing boats and local recreational crabbers: The use of crab traps in Fishing Zone 3 (Sonoma/Mendocino county line to Pigeon Point) will be permitted beginning at 9 a.m. this Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. The commercial crab fishery will open in that more...
Burger King’s 37¢ Whopper Burger Deal (Dec. 3 & 4)
Eat & Drink Thanks to Delish for sharing the news that Burger King is celebrating their signature burger The Whopper’s 64th anniversary, with a special promotion. They’re rolling back the price of its famous burger to its original price when it debuted back in 1957. Available only on Friday and Saturday, December 3-4, 2021, more...
IKEA Hosts Free “Julbord” Winter Food Festival in Emeryville (Dec. 4 + 11)
Eat & Drink IKEA Emeryville is hosting the JULBORD Food Festival on December 4th and 11th. Join in for a variety of complimentary food samplings, activities, and workshops around this magical time of the year. Sample festive foods and recipes to inspire your next holiday gathering or a quiet evening at home. To participate in more...
Pliny the Younger Returns with In-Person Sales Again in 2022
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink Thanks to KTVU for sharing the news that Russian River Brewing Company’s extremely popular, limited edition Pliny the Younger beer will be sold in person at its brewpubs in Santa Rosa and Windsor. Available for just two weeks only, beer lovers can get the exclusive Tiple IPA on tap or also more...
“Miracle” Christmas-Themed Cocktail Bars Return for Winter 2021
Eat & Drink, Holidays, Reopening Miracle, the Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar, returns this winter to spread more holiday cheer. The Yuletide-themed bar serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting, with kitschy holiday décor, professionally-developed cocktails, and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to. New for 2021, Miracle expands to four locations in the Bay more...
“Thriller” SF’s New Arcade Bar Opens Oct. 29
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Fun & Games, San Francisco Opening Friday, October 29, 2021 Proof Positive Partners, the team behind Westwood and Wilder in San Francisco, will introduce Thriller Social Club, located at 508 4th Street, San Francisco, in a former SoMa foundry that features a custom wood-fire pizza oven. ADDRESS: 508 4th Street, San Francisco HOURS: Wednesday to Saturday, 4:00 more...
Another Bay Area In-N-Out Closes for Violating the Health Order
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Eat & Drink, Indoor Dining, Vaccines, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that yet another In-N-Out has shut down for not complying with state and local health regulations. Like the San Francisco In-N-Out, the Pleasant Hill location has been shut down for failing to check the customers’ COVID-19 vaccination status. The Contra Costa Environmental Health department suspended more...
San Francisco Restaurant Week Fall 2021
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco SF Restaurant Week is a 10-day celebration of our world-class dining community when frugal foodies get to eat their way through more than 160 restaurants around San Francisco. Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus to showcase their passion for sharing great food with diners. Normally held just once a year, more...
