After a year of vacancy, 16th Street is getting a new café that will appeal to the neighborhood's coffee, brunch, and wine fanatics.

The Mission's beloved bar "is kind of a looking glass into San Francisco," according to one of its employees.

Les Natali says he's ready for launch—if he can fill two managerial positions that have been open for more than a year.

The southern stretch of the Divisadero corridor now has a spot to soak up the sun—no purchase required.

A Thai restaurant will be moving in.

The former Stelline and Las Estrellas storefronts are now Nightbird, which showcases the culinary talents of chef Kim Alter.

Founder Pascal Rigo has reclaimed yet another of his former La Boulange locations, and plans to reopen the 222 Sutter St. outpost under his new name and brand in October.

Mama Ji's, which recently celebrated its third anniversary, is a dim sum joint by day and a wok-fried Sichuan-style restaurant by night.

The contemporary Japanese spot from the owners of Sushi Ran is close to making its Castro debut.

North Beach residents now have a new option for a Mexican meal—and it's open until 3am on weekends.

With "new flavors and options that no other BBQ joint has," this Richmond spot is taking on the Korean BBQ competition.

"I've been thinking about this since art school," jokes Jesse Fink about obtaining legacy status for his cafe, which has been in business since 1982.

Elizabeth Simon got her start in pie, but she now also serves savory dishes at the popular Duboce Triangle watering hole.