Che Fico Pizzeria opened near Chase Center, offering an expanded menu with New York-style slices, antipasti, and cocktails, complementing their famed sourdough pizzas in a larger space with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Aphotic in San Francisco's SoMa will close in December due to the challenges of operating a fine dining establishment in the city.

Lilah, a new whimsical bar known for low-proof cocktails and kakigori, opens in San Francisco's Marina district, offering creative drinks and Asian-inspired cuisine in an intimate setting.

Napa Farms Market at SFO wins USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award again for its quality airport dining experience, reflecting travelers' desire for convenient and authentic food options.

Bay Area restaurants are participating in "The Krabby Patty Kollab" to celebrate the 25th anniversary of "SpongeBob SquarePants," offering unique takes on the Krabby Patty.

Land and Water Coffee in West Santa Rosa closed temporarily due to a bee infestation but reopened the next day after bees were safely relocated by a beekeeper.

Berkeley's annual Harvest Festival on October 19 at Cedar Rose Park features local food contests, live music, activities for kids, and aims to promote sustainability and community engagement.

Bird Dog, a prominent fine dining restaurant in Palo Alto, is closing down as its 10-year lease ends. Owners express their future project plans for 2025.

Several Bay Area coffee and restaurant spots close, including HanaHaus and a Blue Bottle shop. Red Bay Coffee faces financial challenges but continues operations.

City Beer Store in San Francisco is closing after 18 years, a move announced with sadness by the owners due to challenging circumstances. Final days to visit are Sept. 20-21, with a last cellar sale and pickups on Sept. 24 and 26.

San Francisco is ranked second among the best coffee cities in America by WalletHub, boasting a dense concentration of coffee shops, high average yearly coffee spending, and a preference for gourmet brewing at home.

Brentwood City Council rejected a proposal for a new Popeyes, citing fast-food saturation and health concerns, leaving the community and the franchisee divided on the issue.

Mary's Pizza Shack Corporation has filed for bankruptcy to protect its legacy but will keep all locations open, transitioning to family-run operations.