Despite less-than-ideal conditions for opening a new business, owner Zaid 'Ze' Almassri said it was time to take the leap and begin serving customers in the Castro.

After turning 40 last year, the popular trio of Mediterranean restaurants is making a few changes to stay relevant.

Steak and tacos are on the menu this weekend, with pizza on the way.

Plus, the Lower Haight is getting a new pizzeria.

"Processes like the one we're witnessing today are killing new businesses and harming local neighborhoods," said owner Assaf Pashut. "I love San Francisco, but this is shameful."

With hundreds of events to choose from, we rounded up a handful that will appeal to many different walks of beer-loving life.

The 400 block of Castro, adjacent to Castro Station and Market Street, lost two unrelated businesses in the space of two days.

The Castro's cheeky cookie shop, known for its "Penis and Venus" macaroons, is expanding to another LGBTQ+ mecca.

Zeitgeist is back after its three-week closure, and the owners have found some treasures buried in the walls of the 1906 building.

Courtney's Produce, founded in 1969 and relocated to Castro & 14th Streets in 1971, is a neighborhood fixture.

Taco Boys, a new taqueria co-owned by twin brothers with a trio of taquerias in Oakland, plans to quickly reopen in the former Tacos Club space.

The six-year-old bistro and wine bar was forced into a sudden closure, but will return at a new Castro address.

Tacos Club quietly closed without notice last month. The closure comes amid the opening of two new Mexican restaurants in the Castro.