San Francisco's Japantown welcomes Hed 11, offering a high-end, authentic Thai dining experience with an 11-course tasting menu priced at $169, created by restaurateur Billie Wannajaro and Michelin-starred chef Piriya “Saint” Boonprasan.

It didn't take long to fill one prominent restaurant space in the Castro! French bistro ChouChou will soon open in the former Catch restaurant space at 2262 Market, which Catch vacated in March after 22 years in the Castro.

KAIYŌ Restaurant & Bar opens a new Peruvian-Nikkei cuisine outpost in San Francisco, offering a unique dining experience with a diverse menu and curated cocktails.

Chotto Matte, a rooftop restaurant in San Francisco, faces a lawsuit by CalAsia Construction for unpaid construction fees amounting to approximately $1.9 million.

Chick-fil-A opens a new location in Pleasanton, creating 35 jobs, with a focus on dining in and carry-out, but no drive-thru. They donated $25,000 to local food aid and recognized "local heroes."

LA's Sushi Roku is opening a new location in Palo Alto's Stanford Shopping Center, with a soft launch on April 20 before officially opening on April 30.

The Stud, San Francisco's well-known LGBTQ+ nightclub, is set to re-open in a new location and will celebrate its history with a "Stud Time Machine" event.

Mill Valley's new Corner Bar, a luxury cocktail lounge, opens on April 24, offering gourmet Mediterranean dishes and daily $10 cocktail specials, with a menu by Chef Michael Siege and drinks by Jason Sims.

After less than three years, Castro casual Mexican/Spanish-influenced restaurant Copas (2223 Market) has announced its closure. Copas' last day in business is Saturday, April 20.

The iconic rotating restaurant atop San Francisco's Hyatt Regency is reopening after 17 years, featuring panoramic city views and historic charm, with a soft launch for hotel guests before a grand anniversary celebration.

Pochys in Berkeley, helmed by Aravind Pochiraju, serves authentic South Indian street food and is gaining popularity with a menu inspired by flavors from Bangalore, Mumbai, and Tenali.

Mestiza, a Filipino-Mexican restaurant in SoMa, San Francisco, reopens after four years, offering a fusion menu with plant-based options and outdoor kamayan dinners.

Michelin-Starred Chef Bruno Chemel will open Le Parc Bistrobar, a French bistro in San Francisco's Galleria Park Hotel, offering classic French dishes with seasonal ingredients.