California restaurants will have to include service charges in menu prices starting July under a new law, potentially ending "junk fees" and affecting tipping and pricing strategies.

Saison Cellar & Wine Bar, by co-founder of Saison Mark Bright, is set to open in San Francisco offering wines for all budgets and a members-only wine storage.

Tadich Grill, California's oldest restaurant, celebrated its 175th anniversary, drawing high-profile guests and offering promotional Bloody Marys, while highlighting its historic resilience and continued dedication to tradition and quality dining.

San Francisco's Italian market and eatery, Che Fico Alimentari, is closing on May 9 to undergo a transformation, aiming to offer a cohesive dining experience with its upstairs restaurant.

Cafe de Casa, a Brazilian eatery, has opened a new, larger location at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, offering an extensive menu with gluten-free options.

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.