Going out with a bang: Castro restaurant & bar Harvey's set to host one final marathon event
Fans of longtime Castro dining, drinking, and event venue Harvey's (500 Castro St.) who were surprised by Sunday's sudden announcement of its closure after 27 years in the neighborhood will have one last chance to say goodbye.
The former Good Frikin’ Chicken spot to become new Iranian restaurant from Calabash co-owner
The current pop-up restaurant Komaaj has posted signage that they’re taking over the former Good Frikin’ Chicken space at Mission and 29th Streets, so the location’s Middle Eastern food tradition will remain intact.
Oregon brewery Great Notion opens on Berkeley's 4th Street in former Sierra Nevada space
A Portland-based brewery that's all about "keeping beer fun" has re-envigorated the Torpedo Room space on Fourth Street in Berkeley, formerly occupied by Sierra Nevada beer. The family- and dog-friendly taproom offers brews on 16 taps and allows patrons to bring in outside food.
Gin-centric bar Whitechapel is closing for the season in Civic Center
The days of bars reopening and then closing again appear not to be over, as once-bustling Tenderloin/Civic Center cocktail spot Whitechapel (600 Polk Street) has decided to close temporarily once more due to flagging business, and it will operate temporarily as a private event space.
New French crepe and kebab spot La Sarrasine from downtown's Cafe Med owner to replace Zaytoon on Divis
Divisadero Mediterranean restaurant Zaytoon (607 Divisadero) has closed up shop after five years on the corridor — and three years after the closure of Zaytoon's original Mission District location.












