Pomella, a Middle Eastern eatery in Oakland, is closing on May 26 due to high costs and lowered patronage, despite its acclaim and a strong local following since 2020.

A new bakery specializing in English muffins will soon open at 554 Castro Street, formerly Castro Fountain.

Castro chocolate shop Kokak Chocolates (3901 18th Street) has closed after five years in the neighborhood.

Two Bay Area craft breweries, Fort Point Beer Co. and HenHouse Brewing Co., merge to form Fort Point HenHouse, now Northern California's fifth-largest craft brewery, with a focus on local markets and maintaining their unique identities.

Mac's Old House in Antioch is closing after 42 years of serving Italian cuisine. The restaurant will cease operations on June 22, 2025, as announced on social media.

San Jose's Jackie's Place South is opening on April 27 in the SoFA District, offering celebrated soul food, with plans for a block party launch event.

Food & Wine magazine has ranked San Francisco International Airport among the top ten US airports for food and drinks, marking SFO's third consecutive year on the list.

Ritual Coffee Roasters is closing its Haight Street cafe in San Francisco on April 11, despite the brand's expansion elsewhere. Owner Eileen Rinaldi cites various challenges of running a business as the reason for the closure.

Double Rainbow Ice Cream (415 Castro Street) has closed its Castro scoop shop after nearly five years.

Minimo, Oakland's popular natural wine shop, is closing on April 5 after a decade, citing post-pandemic industry challenges. Known for supporting small winemakers and inclusivity, it's having a farewell sale and party.

It's been five years since Ritual Coffee shuttered its Castro outpost and we now have a new tenant moving in.

Comedians Ali Wong and Bill Hader were seen at the reopened Turtle Tower in SF's Financial District, where Wong has previously praised their chicken pho.

San Francisco welcomes Meski, a new Afro-Latino and Ethiopian-Dominican fusion restaurant backed by NBA's Draymond Green and opened by Chef Nelson German and Guma Fassil. The eatery celebrates the African diaspora and aims to be a cultural staple.