Chinatown
San Francisco Chinatown
New Chinatown photo book explores neighborhood’s journey ‘from shame to celebration’
America’s oldest Chinatown shares secret sights never before seen publicly in the just-released coffee table book and deep-dive community profile ‘San Francisco’s Chinatown.’ Read More
San Francisco Chinatown
House of Nanking offers takeout for the first time in 32 years, outdoor seating on the way
This week, as some restaurants are beginning to bring diners indoors, House of Nanking is just now reopening for takeout and delivery — for the first time in its history. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown
Remembering Coby Yee, burlesque star of a bygone Chinatown
Yee, who died earlier this month, was known for her daring performances, handmade costumes and trailblazing status as one of Chinatown's first female nightclub owners. 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 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
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SF's small museums fight to survive in a world without patrons
Big museums are likely to survive the crisis, but smaller ones without endowments are staring down a collapse in tourism. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Embarcadero Jackson Square North Beach
SF Eats: Ferry Building's MarketBar to close, new dim sum spot debuts in North Beach, more
Plus, a longtime Belgian beer bar appears to have closed its doors in North Beach. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Embarcadero Financial District Tenderloin
SF Eats: Ferry Building adds 'Third Thursdays' with discounts, La Cocina hosts special meals, more
Night owls can now hit up a monthly evening event at the Ferry Building, with discounted snacks and drinks. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Union Square
Scenes from the 2020 San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
The celebration was slightly quieter this year due to fears over the coronavirus, but thousands still turned out. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Union Square
Despite coronavirus fears, SF's Chinese New Year parade, community fair forge on
Other California cities have cancelled their Lunar New Year festivities over the virus, but in SF, the parade will go on as planned. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Financial District North Beach
Keanu Reeves spotted filming in North Beach as 'The Matrix 4' gets underway
Reeves and the "Matrix" crew shot some SF scenes in broad daylight yesterday. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Duboce Triangle Mission SoMa
SF weekend: Oscars watch parties, 'Island Vibes' food festival, Chinese Community Street Fair, more
Here's where to go for some weekend fun in SF. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Civic Center Fisherman's Wharf Marina SoMa
SF weekend: Women’s March, Pier 39 sea lion celebration, Black & Brown Comix Festival, more
Here's where to get out and about for your three-day weekend. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Nob Hill North Beach Tenderloin
SF Eats: Meraki Market closes, Lush Gelato shutters its Polk St. location, & Matcha Cafe Maiko opens
A specialty foods market closes in the Tenderloin, a gelato spot closes in Nob Hill and a matcha soft serve eatery opens in Chinatown. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown North Beach
Washington Square Park returns to North Beach earlier than expected, with new features
SF Rec & Park gave North Beach neighbors an early holiday surprise, completing work a few weeks ahead of schedule. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown
The most affordable apartments for rent in Chinatown, San Francisco
Need a budget-friendly new spot? Apartment hunting can be hard, but there are deals. So what does the low-end rental price in Chinatown look like these days? Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Excelsior Mission North Beach Potrero Hill
SF Eats: Roxie Food Center will stay open, Anchor Brewing releases beer to support nonprofit, more
A long-standing sandwich shop says they'll remain open despite rumors that they're closing, a local brewery releases a special-edition canned beer to support a local nonprofit, and more. Read More
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FiDi/North Beach crime: victim hit with bag of burgers, Chinatown robbery suspect arrested, more
A Chinatown robbery suspect was arrested in Oakland. However, the victim's Rolex watch was not recovered. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Financial District
SF Eats: Señor Sisig sets Mission opening date, long-vacant Empress of China space gets taker, more
The historic Empress of China is coming back under a new owner, while a longtime FiDi deli is calling it quits. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown North Beach
Bamboo Hut returns to North Beach after year-long closure
The 22-year-old tiki bar is back in business, with an interior makeover. Read More
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FiDi/North Beach crime: Burglar sleeps in bed of victim's son, wooden pier fender lit on fire, more
In one incident, a 40-year-old woman came home to her apartment and saw a 31-year-old woman sleeping in her son's bed. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown North Beach
Barbary Coast Taproom in North Beach to close, will reopen as French Bistro Le Petit Paris 75
After 4 years of business in North Beach, Barbary Coast Taproom, spinoff of Lower Haight stalwart Noc Noc, will close and reopen as a French bistro. Read More
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FiDi/North Beach crime: Teen steals restaurant's alcohol; man shot in attempted necklace theft; more
In one incident, two women robbed a man of his watch at gunpoint. Read More
San Francisco Chinatown Financial District Nob Hill North Beach Union Square
FiDi/North Beach crime: 4 teens assault Chinatown man; man stabbed in the lung with scissors; more
In one incident, a woman caught up with the woman who stole her phone, only to be pepper-sprayed. Read More
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Remembering Betty Ann Ong, Chinatown native and heroine in the 9/11 attacks
On the anniversary of 9/11, Chinatown remembers the heroine who first alerted the nation to the plane hijackings. Read More
