Gregory's Coffee, a New York chain, is set to open in the South Bay cities of Palo Alto and Milpitas, offering unique coffee drinks without extra charges for milk alternatives.

Culinary entrepreneurs George and Cindy Chen are set to open Asia Live, offering a wide range of Asian cuisines, at Westfield Valley Fair in Silicon Valley.

A Starbucks in downtown San Jose has closed, leaving two others nearby. The company is working with Workers United to transfer the affected employees.

The beachfront Taco Bell Cantina in Pacifica is temporarily closed for renovations, as announced by executive James Aman. The exact reopening date is unknown.

Al Pastor Papi, a popular food truck in San Francisco known for its al pastor tacos, is closing down as announced by owner Miguel Escobedo on Instagram.

The team behind Lazy Bear is set to open a new French eatery, JouJou, in San Francisco, offering a luxurious and fun dining experience with a focus on French cuisine and seafood.

C Casa, a Mexican restaurant in Napa, has closed after 15 years. Economic factors, the pandemic, and low visitor traffic contributed to the closure. The restaurant also faced a fine for child labor violations but has taken corrective actions.

George's Donuts & Merriment is opening in San Francisco, offering European-styled doughnuts, alongside salads, sandwiches, and drinks, with a viewable kitchen and a rich backstory.

California wildlife officials exposed an illegal fishing operation in San Francisco, seizing over 2,000 pounds of fish, including restricted salmon species.

Chef Geoffrey Lee has resigned from his roles at Ju-Ni, Handroll Project, and Hamburger Project after a feud with influencer KatfoodSF over an online review.

We now know the home of San Francisco's first women's sports bar. Rikki's, a new sports bar celebrating women's sports will open in the Castro at 2223 Market Street, formerly Copas.

The Seal Rock Inn Restaurant in San Francisco, closed since 2020, is set to reopen with new management and a French bistro theme, adding hope to the city's dining scene.

After two and half years in business, Castro cocktail lounge and restaurant Lobby Bar (4230 18th Street) has been sold to a new owner who plans to maintain the same name.