A neighborhood pizzeria with a 4.4-star rating and a monthly pest control contract got shut down by San Francisco health inspectors — because fresh rat droppings were found on the pizza prep surface, inside the deep fryer, and scattered across virtually every surface in the kitchen. This one's uncomfortable.

The Castro's newest restaurant, Ka Kai, is now open, bringing Northern Thai flavors and tradition to the neighborhood, in the former Thai Chef space.

Buri Buri, a food-truck-born counter in downtown Burlingame, serves mix-and-match sushi pieces, bento boxes and playful specialty drinks for quick lunches. The compact shop emphasizes per-piece variety and seasonal rotation.

June’s Pizza has reopened in West Oakland, serving 18‑inch pies smothered in freshly grated Parmesan and a thriving late‑night slice scene.

Oakland’s Two Pitchers is opening a beer‑garden‑style taproom at 3821 Noriega in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset, bringing radlers and $3 pints to the beach.

Family‑owned Carnitas El Rincon is opening in the Mission with $4 tacos and party trays. Local outlets and the company list slightly different 22nd Street addresses.

Wetzel's is opening at Gilroy Premium Outlets after franchisees signed a 10-year lease. The kiosk is expected to open in the first week of April.

Johnny's, the Half Moon Bay diner revival, has opened a Brickline location in downtown San Mateo and is soft‑open ahead of an early‑April grand opening.

California is spending $23 million to expand produce-matching incentives at farmers markets and small retailers, aiming to stretch benefits and bolster local growers.

East Oakland favorite Carnitas Carnitas Zamora is opening a 30-seat taqueria at 6633 Bancroft Ave in April, expanding its menu while keeping the Sunday truck ritual.

Nick and Marissa Sowers have opened Agrodolce Provisions at 1016 Bryant St., turning a former Henry’s Hunan into a mini marketplace for pasta, wine and frozen provisions.

Andytown is taking over the former Starbucks at 66 Kearny with a roughly 2,200‑sq‑ft downtown cafe aimed at a spring 2026 opening and a small employee nook.

Chef Ari Weiswasser is opening SMASH, a fast‑casual smashburger and fried‑chicken spot on Sonoma Plaza. The restaurant will occupy the Taub Outpost and aims to open in May.