Broad Street Oyster Co. opens in San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square, offering its renowned lobster rolls and a seafood menu with local twists like cioppino and Dungeness crab.

The Castro's newest Chinese restaurant Joyful Garden is now open at 438A Castro Street, formerly Thailand Restaurant.

Humphry Slocombe opened a new store in Concord and offered free scoops with a charity drive for Project Open Hand. The boutique is known for unique flavors and has multiple Bay Area locations.

Che Fico Italian restaurant in San Francisco has halved its 10% pandemic surcharge, now adding a 5% charge to support SF mandates, continuing its commitment to equitable pay.

After four years in the Castro, Bonita Taqueria y Rotisserie has closed at 3600 16th Street (at Market and Noe streets).

In-N-Out closed its only Oakland location after 18 years due to increased neighborhood crime, with concerns for safety overriding continued operations. The company offered staff transfers or severance and vows ongoing community support.

Ma'lawach Bar, specializing in Yemenite Jewish cuisine, opened in Palo Alto, offering traditional dishes like malawach and jachnun, crafted by Doreet Jehassi.

A performance artist faked a partnership between SF Mayor Breed and 7-Eleven for Japanese onigiri snacks, causing confusion and excitement among the public.

Tofino Wines in San Francisco is closing its doors due to a lease dispute, with plans to shift operations online and transform into a retail-focused venture.

Bernal Bakery opens a new storefront, Bernal Basket, at 521 Cortland Avenue, offering a variety of baked goods and continuing the community-focused legacy of the site's previous bakery.

San Francisco's Russian restaurant Birch & Rye is closing on March 30 due to the costs of balancing quality with affordability. Chef Anya El-Wattar announced this, marking the end of their notable Eastern European culinary presence.

The Ferry Building in San Francisco and Napa's Oxbow Public Market are nominated for USA Today's Best Public Market, competing against two LA markets. Voting ends April 15.

Baia, a notable vegan Italian restaurant in San Francisco's Hayes Valley, is closing on March 30, leaving behind fond memories and patrons to speculate on the vegan industry's state.