Bernal Cutlery is opening a new store in San Francisco's Ferry Building in the space formerly occupied by the Gardener, offering a range of knives and cookware to a wide audience of locals and visitors.

Shakewell Restaurant in Oakland is closing on August 31 after a decade, due to financial unsustainability, as announced on their Facebook page and discussed by fans on Reddit.

Gram Cafe & Pancakes at Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco is closing by the end of August. Despite the closure, the owner plans to find a new Bay Area location with an expanded menu.

Nopa Fish, a seafood restaurant by Lawrence Jossel and Joe Conte, will open in San Francisco's Ferry Building in 2025, complementing other new culinary ventures in the historic location.

The last Denny's in San Francisco closed due to high costs and safety issues, reflecting broader city challenges such as declining conventions and drug problems.

Stateline Road Smokehouse, a Kansas City BBQ-inspired restaurant created by Chef Darryl Bell Jr., has opened in Napa, offering traditional barbecue with innovative sides.

Michael Irish, who has been managing the cocktail program at Emmy's Spaghetti Shack, takes over as the new owner, intending to retain its neighborhood charm.

Chef Michael Mina's Bungalow Kitchen in Marin County is introducing a sushi experience with an omakase menu by Chef Yukinori Yama, starting August 1st.

Bay Area's Annabelle Candy Company will close its Hayward plant in September, leaving 43 employees jobless and ending a 74-year legacy of making treats like Rocky Road. CEO cites financial unsustainability for the shutdown.

A San Jose shop owner received a jail sentence for illegally importing and selling fruit with invasive fruit flies. This marks a first felony charge for such a crime in Santa Clara County.

San Francisco's Silver Crest Donut Shop, a 24/7 eatery for over 50 years, has permanently closed, leaving locals mourning the loss of this cultural icon.

Motoring Coffee, a new cafe in San Francisco, combines a coffee shop with a classic car display, offering espresso drinks, pastries, and a place for car enthusiasts to gather.

Olhso, a Korean BBQ and Seafood automated food truck in Foster City, uses an 'auto-wok' and operates with minimal staff, aiming for profit over quantity.