California will ban consumer-facing "sell-by" labels and require 'BEST if Used by' or 'USE by' wording to cut waste and confusion starting July 1. The change affects packaging, stores and donations.

Omakase Restaurant Group's big Monday involved a 50,000-square-foot food hall grand opening in South City and a same-day health closure at its Dumpling Time by Chase Center in SF. The inspector found three live mice still running in the kitchen.

Reem’s California is opening a 3,000‑sq‑ft bakery and cafe at 85 Webster Street in Jack London Square, scheduled to open Friday, June 26. The Mission‑based bakery will act as a production hub and small cafe on the waterfront.

Emeryville’s century‑old Townhouse Restaurant says it will close this Saturday unless a private lender steps in. Owner Dan Seng is offering secured terms to keep the doors open.

San José favorite Las Cazuelas has opened a new outpost at Santa Teresa Square, bringing its decades‑old menu to South San José. The mayor posted a celebratory note.

Shabu Shack will close its South San Francisco restaurant on Monday, June 22, removing the chain’s only Bay Area location. The shutdown was announced on social media and reported locally.

Funky Elephant’s Mission outpost will close this Sunday; the Berkeley original will remain open for now. Owners urged gift‑card holders to redeem before the final service.

Wing So Good is taking over the former La Salsa spot at 660 San Antonio Road, promising pan‑Asian shatter‑crisp wings and plans to serve beer and wine.

Bar Brucato will close after Saturday, June 20, 2026. The distillery will remain open while the owners regroup.

A 50,000-square-foot food hall from Omakase Restaurant Group opened Tuesday at Gateway of Pacific, packing six concepts, a bar and games into South San Francisco.

Woods Beer & Wine Co. will move into the former Fishermen’s Grotto at 2875 Taylor, opening a waterfront taproom late this summer under a short-term Port lease.

Photos from the city show Osaka Marketplace moving into the former Orchard Supply Hardware, promising Japanese groceries, specialty retail and a mini food hall.

Line 51 Brewing announced its Castro Street taproom will close July 19, 2026. The brewery posted a farewell and invited patrons to celebrate through the World Cup final.