Cow Hollow

A San Francisco sandwich institution is closing and changing hands after today — Monday, October 24 — and fans of the place were clamoring to get one last sub before the lights go out.

An acclaimed Italian restaurant is getting ready to open a second San Francisco location, as well as one in the East Bay.

For the Record is going for a 70s vibe, with wood paneling, hanging disco balls, and a refusal to lean into anything modern – from the music it plays to the drinks it serves.

A very large dispensary will bloom at Lombard and Steiner streets, though those plans were nearly choked because the Department of Building Inspection spaced out on a permit 17 years ago.

There's a taker for the large bar-restaurant space at 1875 Union Street that was formerly known as Hollow Cow and Lightning Tavern, and it's called Sacred Taco

Côte Ouest Bistro recently opened its doors at 2953 Baker St. in the space formerly occupied by the beloved Baker Street Bistro, which officially shuttered in August 2020 after nearly three decades of business.

Liholiho is temporarily moving the Dear Inga space on 18th Street, a new Japanese fine dining spot from a former Californios chef is taking the La Folie space in Russian Hill, and Oakland is getting a new ghost kitchen food hall.

The culture of Cow Hollow may be under attack, or maybe some joker called the police for a pretty cheesy reason.

Marina residents who live near the Buena Vista Motor Inn (1599 Lombard St.) say that break-ins, attempted break-ins, and two reports of gunshots in recent months have them on edge — and they connect this apparent uptick in crime to the motel being used to shelter homeless individuals during the pandemic.

With its delivery service taking off during the pandemic, the Cole Valley-based grocer is eager to expand to the city's northside.

The French eatery, popular for brunch, had been closed since the start of shelter-in-place.

A North Beach bar transforms into a boutique spirits shop, a barbecue pop-up debuts in Cow Hollow, and a French bakery permanently closes one of its three locations in the city.

Police say the pedestrian allegedly entered the street from the median before being struck by the bus.

The pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, was hospitalized in critical condition.

And for those avoiding burgers and fries, a healthy, vegetarian- and vegan-centric spot is also opening right next door.

After 15 years, a longtime Ferry Building eatery has closed, while Trick Dog has just debuted its 15th cocktail menu.

The vehicle had previously been spotted in auto burglaries in the area, officers said.

Plus, the Tenderloin is getting a French bakery and tea room.

Multiple clients of the studio say they have not received a refund of their memberships.

A seafood/steakhouse chain prepares to debut in Union Square, a Wagyu-focused restaurant opens in the Embarcadero, and a restaurant closes in Cow Hollow.

Shake Shack already has two SF locations planned, and may be opening a third in the Sunset.

Plus, a 65-year-old Union Square steakhouse is moving to a new location.

A Burmese restaurant launches happy hour, a SoMa bar offers a new food, menu, and a Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant debuts a a full rosé brunch menu.

A new all plant-based restaurant to debut soon in Cow Hollow, a French bistro closes in Noe Valley, and a fast-casual Portuguese eatery shutters in the Mission.

Here's the latest restaurant news for San Francisco.