Maritime Boat Club opens at Palihotel Union Square, offering affordable upscale seafood under Chef Felix Santos, featuring Mexican-infused dishes and curated drinks.

Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco was ranked third-best pizzeria in the US for 2025 by 50 Top Pizza, with its sister venue Pizza Rock placing 33rd and Rose Pizzeria in Berkeley at 50th.

Mr. Digby's Bar & Restaurant in Noe Valley, San Francisco has closed after four years, with gratitude expressed by the owners in a social media post. Sister restaurant Novy remains open.

New restaurant Aiso, which is 100% plant-based/vegan, is now open at 4068 18th Street in the Castro, formerly the Mediterranean restaurant Lark.

The historic Jimtown Store in Healdsburg has reopened with new owner Michelle Wood adding dim sum to the classic menu, while maintaining community spirit and familiarity.

A Filipino bakery has quietly invaded North Beach's Italian food stronghold, and their secret weapon is a sweet roll that's been building a cult following across the Bay Area. Elena's Bread opened in April bringing beloved Señorita bread to San Francisco proper.

Crustacean Vietnamese restaurant is opening a new location in San Francisco's Financial District on July 18th, known for garlic noodles and roasted crabs.

California's culinary scene sees Michelin stars awarded to new and existing restaurants, with special nods to sustainability efforts and regional excellence.

Miguel Escobedo went from shuttering his exhausted food truck operation to opening a Union Square restaurant in just six months-thanks to an unexpected phone call that changed everything.

SanDai & KOPI Bar, a popular Indonesian restaurant and cafe in Walnut Creek, East Bay, has closed due to high rent and low foot traffic. Chef-owner Nora Haron plans to potentially open more Kopi Bars in the future.

Toy Boat, the Clement St. ice cream shop with a cult-like following, reopened on Friday the 13th and proved some superstitions worth breaking. The 43-year-old Richmond District institution emerged from a seismic retrofitting and remodel, but proudly held onto nostaligic traditions with an expanded menu.

WesBurger 'N' More in San Francisco is closing next month, as the owner decided not to renew the lease. The restaurant was known for its contribution to the city's smashburger trend.

Ren Omakase, a new sushi venue by a seasoned team led by Sunny Noah and Chef Wen Zhao, opens in Menlo Park, featuring an Edomae-style menu sourced from Tokyo's Toyosu Market.