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SF Halts Indoor Dining (Again) Starting Nov. 14SF Halts Indoor Dining (Again) Starting Nov. 14
By - posted 11/10/2020
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Eat & Drink, Indoor Dining, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, San Francisco will roll back the reopening of indoor dining, reduce capacity of fitness centers and movie theaters, and will pause approval of plans for indoor instruction for high schools. The City will adjust its reopening due to a significant and rapid increase in more...

SF Extends Outdoor Dining to June 2021. Could it Be Made Permanent?SF Extends Outdoor Dining to June 2021. Could it Be Made Permanent?
By - posted 10/26/2020
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

More than 1,800 individual operators and counting are making the Shared Spaces Program a successful part of San Francisco’s economic recovery. Permits originally set to expire at the end of December may now be extended through June 30, 2021 and new applications are welcome. Shared Spaces allow merchants to use sidewalks, full or partial streets, and other more...

Indoor Dining in SF Expands to 50% Capacity on Nov. 3rdIndoor Dining in SF Expands to 50% Capacity on Nov. 3rd
By - posted 10/20/2020
Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

As part of a broad updated timeline for reopenings. San Francisco today announced that indoor restaurants will be able to increase their capacity to 50% starting November 3rd. See the latest press release | See SF’s updated reopening guidelines as of Oct. 20 Indoor dining was originally was allowed to reopen on more...

SF Announces Lots of New Updates for ReopeningSF Announces Lots of New Updates for Reopening
By - posted 10/20/2020
Bay Area Updates, Indoor Dining, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco Continues Reopening with Expanded Business Operations and Activities Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Now that San Francisco is assigned to the State’s Yellow tier, the City will move forward on reopening offices and expanding capacity at business, including fitness, dining, places of worship, personal services, recreation, and more Mayor London N. Breed more...

SF's New Outdoor Pool Table at The Wooden Nickel's ParkletSF’s New Outdoor Pool Table at The Wooden Nickel’s Parklet
By - posted 10/20/2020
Fun & Games, Outdoor Dining, Things to Do

Miss playing pool? Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for letting us know that The Wooden Nickel now has a outdoor pool table in their parklet. How will it work? Reservations are required to play, and you must pay in advance. It’s $30 for 50 mins of play; this allows 10 minutes between bookings to sanitize more...

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...

SF's Updated Timeline for Reopening AnnouncedSF’s Updated Timeline for Reopening Announced
By - posted 9/29/2020
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco to Move Forward with Reopening More Businesses and Activities on September 30 Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Now that San Francisco is assigned to the State’s Orange tier, the City will move forward on reopening indoor restaurants and places of worship, and other activities including plans for outdoor family entertainment, playgrounds 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 Dive Bar "Lucky 13" is Back... for NowSF’s Dive Bar “Lucky 13” is Back… for Now
By - posted 9/25/2020
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

ICYMI, lovably dirty and dank dive bar Lucky 13 just reopened in mid September. According to Instagram, their back patio is open 3-9pm every day. And like all bars, food is required in order to order drinks. This was the bar that Funcheap drank at the final night before everything shut 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...

"Indoor Dining" in SF Won't Be Back Until October (at the Earliest)“Indoor Dining” in SF Won’t Be Back Until October (at the Earliest)
By - posted 9/18/2020
Bay Area Updates, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London Breed Announces Timeline and Framework for Reopening Indoor Dining in San Francisco Friday, September 18, 2020 San Francisco is working with the local restaurant industry to develop a standardized health and safety plan and protocols to help restaurants prepare for reopening Mayor London N. Breed, Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of Health, and Assessor-Recorder Carmen more...

No Indoor Dining & Bars In SF Until At Least "Mid-October"No Indoor Dining & Bars In SF Until At Least “Mid-October”
By - posted 9/10/2020
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

When San Francisco announced its new reopening timeline on September 1st, there wasn’t any mention of indoor dining or bars. Today the city revised the reopening timeline and finally addresses this issue, but still without many specifics. According to the timeline released on September 10th, indoor restaurants and bars (whether indoors more...

Emmy's Spaghetti Shack Now Has Outdoor Dining + Kids Eat FreeEmmy’s Spaghetti Shack Now Has Outdoor Dining + Kids Eat Free
By - posted 9/2/2020
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Opened in 2001, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack‘s kitschy downhome Italian food has been a long time favorite in the Outer Mission. They recently announced that their parklet is officially open for outdoor dining, complete with patio heaters. They’re still serving up their comfort food favorites, but all food will come in a bag more...

SF's New “Shared Spaces” Outdoor Dining Map  LaunchedSF’s New “Shared Spaces” Outdoor Dining Map Launched
By - posted 9/2/2020
Brand New, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco’s popular Shared Spaces program has an exciting new tool: an interactive map showing the locations and status of all the proposed Shared Spaces locations. The map is designed to make it easier for people to find Shared Spaces, check on permit status, or simply track the progress of the more...

SF's New Timeline for Reopening AnnouncedSF’s New Timeline for Reopening Announced
By - posted 9/1/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London Breed Announces San Francisco’s Plan For Further Reopening Businesses And Activities San Francisco’s updated timeline allows for a safer and gradual reopening, balances the risk of the activity with the ability of the City’s resources to manage COVID-19 cases September 1, 2020 Mayor London N. Breed, Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of more...