MODI, a new restaurant blending Italian and Mexican cuisines, has opened in San Francisco's Transbay neighborhood, contributing to the area's economic and cultural development.

La Perla, a popular Puerto Rican restaurant in Oakland, is closing down but will reopen in Castro Valley. Owner Chef Ortiz is relocating despite health challenges and aims to maintain the eatery's legacy.

Daytrip, a popular Oakland restaurant known for its fermentation-focused menu, is closing due to financial issues exacerbated by a commitment to fair wages and a drop in revenue.

Stoa in San Francisco was recognized as one of the best new bars, with a minimalist cocktail approach emphasizing drinks with no more than four ingredients, and small plates by chef Joji Sumi.

A new Mediterranean restaurant, Eos & Nyx, is opening in San Jose, offering a day-to-night dining experience in a former movie theater transformed by Basile Studios.

Morella, an Argentinian-Italian restaurant, opens in San Francisco, offering a menu combining asado techniques and pasta, a vibrant interior, and a special whiskey society.

Chef Bradley Kilgore opens Cafe Sebastian in San Francisco, offering versatile dining from pastries to dinner, featuring unique dishes like babka, and operating with innovative kitchen technology.

Onsen, a Japanese bathhouse and eatery in San Francisco's Tenderloin, is planning a 2025 revival with former manager Adam Wren's efforts and crowdfunding.

Cassava, a renowned San Francisco restaurant, is closing after 13 years. Owners are aiding staff with new jobs and planning new ventures, including a cafe and a North Beach eatery.

Folktable, a Sonoma restaurant led by Chef Casey Thompson, is closing. Despite not disclosing reasons for the closure, Thompson shared her feelings on Instagram. Cornerstone, the restaurant's location, is linked to a controversy with its developer.

Castro dance club and bar Q Bar (456 Castro Street) is set to reopen next week, almost exactly five years since it was shuttered after being damaged in a 4-alarm fire.

Chef Intu-On Kornnawong has departed from the Michelin-recognized Jo's Modern Thai in Oakland, citing differences in vision with her business partner.

Stephanie Izard is set to open a new restaurant, Valley Goat, at Sunnyvale's upcoming Treehouse Hotel in early 2025, inspired by Northern California's produce and featuring a family-style dining experience.