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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
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The five must-try parklet dining experiences in the Mission District
Even though indoor dining is back on in San Francisco, albeit in tandem with a long list of COVID-19 safety protocols, locals have grown to love our city’s burgeoning al fresco dining scene. Read More
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Central Kitchen reopens as wine bar with hearty snacks
Flour + Water sister restaurant Central Kitchen reopens for outdoor dining Friday, October 9 as Central Kitchen Wine Bar, with a pared-down menu meant for enjoying with a glass or bottle of vino. Read More
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Allegedly planned "free speech" rally featuring QAnon figures in Dolores Park has not sought permit
A rally featuring Proud Boys adherents and QAnon conspiracy folk for which there is an online flyer and website is purported to be happening in Dolores Park on October 17. Read More
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AL's Place reopens for indoor and outdoor dining in the Mission
You can go enjoy the Michelin-starred AL's Place experience once again, in person, at socially distanced, plexiglass-separated tables. Read More
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Church Street's Miyabi Sushi permanently closes after 33 years
The closure comes as Mayor London Breed announced that restaurants can reopen indoors with limited capacity Read More
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City seeks new solutions for protecting Slow Streets, after drivers plow through signs
The signs protecting the city's new network of car-free streets have been repeatedly vandalized, graffitied and hit by cars. Read More
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San Francisco's DIY instructors get crafty to keep classes going
Been thinking of taking a DIY craft class to liven up your quarantine? These studios are ensuring all you'll need is a laptop and a mailbox. 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
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City unveils proposed location for new Mission safe sleeping site
The new city-sanctioned tent site, with room for 40-50 people, will offer an alternative to unhoused Mission residents as shelters remain at limited capacity. Read More
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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
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Women-focused clubhouse The Assembly to close permanently
"It's really been heartbreaking," said Molly Goodson, who co-founded the women's club in a former church in the Mission. Read More
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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
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1-2-3-4 Go! Records to depart the Mission; co-tenant Silver Sprocket to remain
Valencia Street's popular record shop is consolidating to Oakland, giving its co-tenant a chance to expand into the full space. Read More
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Mauerpark, the Castro's German café, announces permanent closure
The German-inspired café's last day will be August 14. Read More
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SF Eats: Lost Resort debuts in the Mission, CatHead's BBQ closes for good, Toronado reopens, more
A new nautical-themed restaurant opens in the Mission, a coffee and pastry-focused cafe debuts soon in Potrero Hill, a barbecue joint closes for good in SoMa, and a popular beer bar reopens with plans Read More
San Francisco Mission
San Francisco's first 'Community Fridge' brings free food to under-resourced Mission residents
Stocked with food donated by the community, the fridge has seen enormous demand from people in need. Read More
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SF Eats: SoMa gets Italian grocery with meal kits; Whitechapel adds outdoor beer garden; more
Plus, Nopalito is now selling tacos out of Bi-Rite Creamery's soft-serve window. Read More
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Divisadero's Barvale to close, become Beretta pop-up
Valencia Street's popular Italian restaurant is taking over its Spanish sibling on Divisadero. Read More
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5-alarm fire sends multiple Mission warehouses up in flames [Updated]
Smoke from the fire, which injured a firefighter, is visible as far as the East Bay. Read More
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Borderlands Books patrons call for owner to step down over sexual assault allegations
More than three dozen financial supporters of the popular sci-fi bookstore are asking owner Alan Beatts to step aside. Read More
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Speed bumps installed on Dolores Street hill after multiple serious skateboarding injuries [Updated]
A male passerby sustained life-threatening injuries resulting from a Friday "hill bomb" on Dolores, and two skateboarders were also hurt. Read More
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SF Eats: 48-year-old Jeanne d'Arc Restaurant closes; Samovar Tea to 'hibernate' its locations; more
Plus, a nearly 30-year-old Thai eatery is no more. Read More
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Closure rumors aren't true — but Bender's Bar & Grill could use some help
Social media rumors that Bender's is closing aren't true. But it's going to need some help from customers to survive the pandemic. Read More