Alisa Scerrato
San Francisco Chinatown North Beach
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet and founder of City Lights Booksellers, dies at 101
Legendary North Beach poet, publisher, and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti, has died. He was 101 years of age. The beloved literary icon died peacefully in his San Francisco home surrounded by loved ones, "holding the hands of his son and his son’s girlfriend, 'as he took his last breath,'" his son Lorenzo Ferlinghetti said on Tuesday. Read More
San Francisco Castro Civic Center Dogpatch Embarcadero Financial District Lower Pac Heights Marina Mid-Market Russian Hill SoMa
Nine Super Bowl-themed takeout and delivery options for you to enjoy at home this Sunday
The 55th Super Bowl kicks off this Sunday with the Kansas City Chiefs aiming to defend their title against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Looking for some food and libation options to enjoy while watching the game at home? From hearty brisket slider kits to Spanish-influenced snack packages, we’ve got you covered. Read More
San Francisco Outer Sunset
Gus's Community Market to debut in the Outer Sunset
As Hoodline first reported in November of 2019, Noriega Produce will open as a fully-fledged Gus’s Community Market. The Outer Sunset grocery store, owned by the team behind local chain Gus's Community Market, will open on Tuesday, February 2 at 3701 Noriega St. (at 44th Ave.). Read More
San Francisco Upper Haight
Two arrests made in fatal Haight-Ashbury attack on private investigator Jack Palladino
Private investigator Jack Palladino, who worked on high-profile cases including celebrity and political scandals involving Bill Clinton and Kurt Cobain, among others, has died after suffering from a violent attack and attempted robbery in the Haight-Ashbury. Read More
San Francisco Polk Tenderloin
New craft beer and wine bar, Barley, opens in the Tenderloin
Fans of craft beer in the Tenderloin have something to celebrate: a brand-new beer and wine bar, Barley, is now open at 1038 Polk Street. Read More
San Francisco Marina
Jaranita SF to debut charcoal-grilled Peruvian restaurant in the Marina District
Jaranita SF, owned by the team behind Peruvian restaurant La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, to debut a new eatery in the Marina District, focusing on wood-fired rotisserie chicken, tapas, empanadas, and infused-sake cocktails (until the liquor license comes through). Read More
San Francisco Mission
Zeitgeist to host stand-up comedy night in its beer garden
Popular dive bar Zeitgeist will soon be bringing some much needed comic relief to the city. Starting this Sunday, November 15, the bar will host a live, recurring stand-up comedy night in its beer garden with performers from local comedy group House People. Read More
San Francisco North Beach
As Tony's Pizza Napoletana turns 10, owner reflects on changing North Beach
Tony Gemignani now owns 5 businesses in his beloved "city within a city," but he's concerned about an ongoing vacancy crisis. Read More
San Francisco Mission
Bender's to reopen after seven month closure
After a seven-month closure, beloved Mission dive bar Bender’s Bar and Grill is coming back to life. Its doors will swing open on Wednesday, October 28 at 2 p.m. for business, along with some notable changes to its set-up. Read More
San Francisco Fillmore Western Addition
Despite graffiti, Tommy's Joynt owner says closure rumors are 'fake news' [Updated]
After the historic restaurant was vandalized, closure rumors spread. But its owner says they're untrue. Read More
San Francisco Laurel Heights Presidio Russian Hill
SF Eats: Rigolo Cafe closes after 16 years; Presidio Social Club closes to become to-go market; more
Plus, Noe Valley sushi spot Saru has opened a new sister location. Read More
San Francisco Divisadero Marina NoPa
SF Eats: Krispy Krunchy Chicken to expand in Tenderloin; Hometown Creamery adds Marina truck; more
Plus, a Berkeley-based roaster is opening its first coffee shop in San Francisco. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Hayes Valley North Beach Potrero Hill
SF Eats: Pera to close, Papito to move in Potrero Hill; Loving Cup's fro-yo makes a comeback; more
Plus, Mexican-Korean fusion spot Tacorea is expanding to the North Beach/Chinatown border. Read More
San Francisco Mission
Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen to close for good after 14 years in the Mission
Known for its Venezuelan arepas, the popular eatery made an appearance on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Read More
San Francisco Embarcadero Mission Bay Noe Valley SoMa
SF Eats: Lightbox Café opens in SoMa; Douglas closes in Noe Valley; Happy Lemon makes SF debut
A new cafe opens in SoMa, a Noe Valley market says farewell for now, and a global bubble tea chain opens two San Francisco locations. Read More
San Francisco Lower Haight
New owner aims to restore Nickie's as 'neighborhood living room' for Lower Haight
A Lower Haight fixture since the 1940s, Nickie's has revamped its menu and added a huge parklet. Read More
San Francisco Outer Richmond
Decades-old Richmond District dim sum staple Ton Kiang to close permanently
The neighborhood favorite will serve its last plate of dim sum on Sunday, August 30. Read More
San Francisco Dogpatch
Dogpatch business briefs: Serpentine, Noon All Day close; Kin Khao to open Dogpatch location; more
Two neighborhood boutiques are also closing. Read More
San Francisco Alamo Square Divisadero Dogpatch Embarcadero NoPa
SF Eats: Recchiuti Confections closing Dogpatch shop; Beretta pop-up opens on Divisadero; more
Plus, Alamo Square has a new sandwich shop that's getting lots of neighborhood attention. Read More
San Francisco Civic Center Hayes Valley Lower Haight Mission
SF Eats: SF's City Hall, courthouse cafés to close for good; Sidewalk Juice expands to Haight; more
Prairie, the Mission's restaurant-turned-general-store, is also set to shutter. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown North Beach
Remembering Ruth Weiss, North Beach poet and provocateur
Weiss, who passed away on July 31, was dubbed the "goddess of the Beat Generation" by Herb Caen. Read More
San Francisco Lower Haight Mission Tenderloin
Mission's acclaimed Farmhouse Thai expands to Lower Haight
The new outpost is currently just a takeout window, but may eventually have sit-down dining as well. Read More
San Francisco Cole Valley Cow Hollow Marina
Luke's Local to open second grocery store in Cow Hollow
With its delivery service taking off during the pandemic, the Cole Valley-based grocer is eager to expand to the city's northside. Read More
San Francisco Cow Hollow Marina Tenderloin
Cow Hollow's Baker Street Bistro to close for good after nearly 30 years
The French eatery, popular for brunch, had been closed since the start of shelter-in-place. Read More