Gong Cha Boba and Black Sugar Boba are debuting across the street from one another in Union Square.

KFC's iconic red bucket has stood at Geary for 47 years, but as of this week, it has been painted black.

He's opening a new restaurant, a deli, and a Marina tequila bar, and taking over North Beach's Italian French Bakery as well.

The new Chestnut Street spot offers wine aplenty, along with "a hyper-seasonal, small plates menu."

Owner James King says he needs to raise $120,000 by February 2017 in order to "keep the bar we all love so much" going strong.

The latest in food news on and around Union and Chestnut streets.

According to city data, the Marina's recently shuttered Mexican restaurant Mamacita may be transforming into a fish-forward concept.

The new restaurant is holding a neighborhood welcoming party tomorrow at 1pm.

The upscale Mexican eatery has abruptly closed after more than a decade in business.

The Fillmore Street lounge is dropping the DJs in favor of a new look and new food and cocktail menus.

Local chain La PanotiQ Bakery Café has closed both its San Francisco locations.

Damaged in a two-alarm fire last spring, the 43-year-old pub says it won't return because "our landlord has refused to renew our lease."

We talked to Prien, who's run the Final Final for nearly four decades, about changes in the Marina and Presidio, and his bar's future.

Nabe II, a spinoff of the Inner Sunset's popular Japanese-style hot pot restaurant, could open in the Marina as soon as this summer.

The Marina bar/restaurant has already established itself as a destination for oysters, truffle fries and a broad range of whiskies.

Poki Time will sling bowls of rice, fish and veggies from the former fast foodery up until the wrecking ball starts swinging.

The fast-casual restaurant has been in the works for more than six years.

The storied Marina spot has reopened with a new design, food and drink offerings, and more.

Customers create their own flavors by blending ingredients with a plain yogurt base.

“We had a solid 12 years there and we were ready to bring something new to the street,“ said a co-owner.

The new concept comes courtesy of the team behind The Barrel Room.

The new spot offers dinner service, kombucha on tap, and will have a seasonal, pick-your-protein menu.

The Mission's 'Old Jerusalem Restaurant' is moving to a new space with a rear patio.

The Cheese School of San Francisco will offer a café and retail space in its new digs.

"If the ingredients are not local, they are from Italy," said a co-owner.

"I'd like to talk to my neighbors, and I think this is a good way to say hello," said chef/owner Jennie Kim.

A Japanese tart shop opens its first US outpost, a Mission brewery goes dark, and a quirky immersion café calls it quits.

The fast-casual Greek restaurant said the Marina is "our most requested neighborhood for a Souvla."

From a Bavarian-style beer hall to a breakfast and brunch spot, read on for the newest spots to arrive in the Marina.

"Just come on down, hang out, and get your weekend on," said one of the owners.

If you've seen something new in the city's culinary landscape, text your tips to 415-200-3242.

If you're keen on quinoa, good news.

One shuttered eatery stems from a poor Department of Public Health inspection score.

The fresh addition is the newest installment of fast-casual chain Asian Box.

The local pizza chain was founded in 1996.

The newcomer replaces Mezes Kitchen and Wine Bar, which closed last year.

In addition to an extensive sushi menu, this new spot offers poke bowls, ramen, and rice bowls.

The nation's first "salad lounge" is set to open in the Mission on June 1.

A FiDi eatery is bringing its take on fusion cuisine to the Marina.

The griddle at IHOP's Marina A-frame has gone cold.

Our tipsters spotted some movement at the former nightclub.

We crunched the numbers to find the neighborhood's best restaurants.

Check out the three newest eateries to debut in Cow Hollow, from a Japanese-Peruvian fusion spot to a barbecue joint.

Construction for a new Mediterranean eatery has commenced at the former Primo Patio Cafe space.

A pop-up helmed by Michael Mina's wife, Diane's is slinging brunch dishes and signature bloody marys in the Marina.

Looking for a hearty morning meal? Here are your newest options.

The "clean food and healthy bev company" now has six San Francisco locations.

On the menu are pork shoulder with guajillo chiles, Venezuelan fried cheese bread and more.

The menu offers familiar options and "adventurous" choices, say reviewers.

"It's been tasty, Marina!" declares a note posted in a window.

Thanks to our network of tipsters, Tonic's new location has been revealed.

The Marina now has a poke place, and a fast-casual Greek chain is eyeing the Wharf and the FiDi.

A new cafe coming to the Mission claims its coffee will keep customers "up for dayz."

Radhaus, a new beer hall, will open soon in the Marina district.

The popular New England-style seafood chain is making its first step onto the West Coast.

Californian-Italian bistro Contrada has closed permanently in Cow Hollow.

"After meeting with them, [we] felt comfortable selling the business, because we knew they would do an awesome job," says founder Liz Fiedler.

Meaty merchandise is coming to Union Street.

Upscale New American tavern Marlowe has expanded from SoMa to Cow Hollow.

The team behind Hayes Valley's Biergarten and Suppenkuche has landed in the Marina with more German beer and snacks.

Maykedeh was lightly damaged in a fire, and a new fried-chicken spot is headed to the Tenderloin.

From steakhouses to lobster rolls, here's what trending on the San Francisco restaurant scene this month.

Do you have what it takes to crack the case? Here are 5 spots to test your wits in a race against the clock.

The team behind Inner Sunset’s Nabe is celebrating the grand opening of their new Lombard Street restaurant tonight.

This sleek newbie offers a contemporary take on the cuisine created by Japanese immigrants to Peru.

Looking for something more occasion-worthy than a taqueria? These six spots offer higher-end takes on Mexican cuisine.

Marina-dwellers can now get their Souvla fix.

Plus, a pair of Hawaiian-themed cafes have closed after just a few months in business.

In this edition of SF Eats, two local restaurant staples are plotting expansions.

The new eatery serves traditional barbecue, along with tacos and brunch.

"I'm ready to put it to rest," said chef Traci Des Jardins of her flagship restaurant's impending closure.

Here's what's new on San Francisco's food scene.

SF's northside has three new businesses — including the sequel to a popular Castro dessert spot.

A new cafe, offering desserts and more, has opened its doors in the neighborhood. Read on for more details.

A popular champagne bar prepares to temporarily close for a retrofit, a Filipino spot expands to the Mission, and a Burmese eatery opens in the Marina.

Looking for a fresh place to sip wine this summer? A pop-up from a San Francisco-based wine company has you covered.

A new breakfast and burger joint opens in the Tenderloin, a country-themed bar opens in the Marina, and a Korean-inspired drinking den to soon go Italian-style.

Plus, a 65-year-old Union Square steakhouse is moving to a new location.

Shake Shack already has two SF locations planned, and may be opening a third in the Sunset.

Ready to discover the newest businesses to open in the Marina? Here are the newest destinations to open in this San Francisco neighborhood. Read on for reviews, photos and hours.

A seafood/steakhouse chain prepares to debut in Union Square, a Wagyu-focused restaurant opens in the Embarcadero, and a restaurant closes in Cow Hollow.

Plus, the Tenderloin is getting a French bakery and tea room.

From a sleek lounge and nightclub to a casual cocktail spot, here are the newest businesses lighting up the Marina and Cow Hollow.

Looking for a new hangout on Union Street? Give Marina newcomer Solstice a try.

Party people, unite: this new nightclub is only open on Friday and Saturday nights.

Numerous tipsters have asked why Souvla has been closed for nearly four months. Here's what we've learned.

After 15 years, a longtime Ferry Building eatery has closed, while Trick Dog has just debuted its 15th cocktail menu.

Can't decide between ramen or fried chicken? You're in luck: a unique fusion restaurant just opened its doors in the Marina. Read on for more details.

And for those avoiding burgers and fries, a healthy, vegetarian- and vegan-centric spot is also opening right next door.

Plus, Nopalito is now selling tacos out of Bi-Rite Creamery's soft-serve window.

Despite getting the OK from the city, a handful of SF's flea and farmers markets still face roadblocks to resuming service.

Plus, the Ferry Building has a new tart shop.

The French eatery, popular for brunch, had been closed since the start of shelter-in-place.

With its delivery service taking off during the pandemic, the Cole Valley-based grocer is eager to expand to the city's northside.

Plus, a Berkeley-based roaster is opening its first coffee shop in San Francisco.

Jaranita SF, owned by the team behind Peruvian restaurant La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, to debut a new eatery in the Marina District, focusing on wood-fired rotisserie chicken, tapas, empanadas, and infused-sake cocktails (until the liquor license comes through).

The 55th Super Bowl kicks off this Sunday with the Kansas City Chiefs aiming to defend their title against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Looking for some food and libation options to enjoy while watching the game at home? From hearty brisket slider kits to Spanish-influenced snack packages, we’ve got you covered.

A priest has died of COVID-19 at Saints Peter and Paul Church in North Beach, 27-year-old Muddy's Coffee House has closed at 24th and Valencia, and an East San Jose gym that had remained open in defiance of health orders has temporarily closed.

Côte Ouest Bistro recently opened its doors at 2953 Baker St. in the space formerly occupied by the beloved Baker Street Bistro, which officially shuttered in August 2020 after nearly three decades of business.

Wednesday will be Tacolicious’ initial dog meetup happy hour on Chestnut Street, with gourmet dog dishes served, and they’ll try to make fetch happen at their locations too.

The Duggan family, who own two Original Joe's locations in San Francisco and Daly City and Little Original Joe's, which opened late last year in West Portal, are preparing to open another restaurant in their home neighborhood — but this time it will be Mexican-American food, instead of Italian-American.

For the Record is going for a 70s vibe, with wood paneling, hanging disco balls, and a refusal to lean into anything modern – from the music it plays to the drinks it serves.

An acclaimed Italian restaurant is getting ready to open a second San Francisco location, as well as one in the East Bay.

Bernal Heights dumpling and Chinese food restaurant United Dumplings is readying to open a second location in the Marina, at 2015 Chestnut Street.

A San Francisco sandwich institution is closing and changing hands after today — Monday, October 24 — and fans of the place were clamoring to get one last sub before the lights go out.

Take the popular Napolitan-style pizzas of Il Casaro, add steak and ribs cooked in a wood-burning oven, and you’ve got the new Casaro Osteria, which just opened at Union and Fillmore Streets.

There’s a new Mexican restaurant in the Marina that features breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes traditional to the Yucatan Peninsula. Las Mestizas has taken over the space formerly occupied by Sushi In at 2280 Chestnut Street.

It hasn't even been a year since Maybeck's (3213 Scott Street at Lombard) reopened under the joint management of chef-owner Aaron Toensing and husband-and-wife restaurateurs Lori Baker and Jeffrey Banker, and it's already gone dark.

A beloved spot where Mexican food fans celebrated Taco Tuesday every week for the past 20 years appears to be making a comeback in an adjacent neighborhood.

The kitsch is strong at the new Cow Hollow-Marina District cocktail bat Rendezvous, where your cocktail could be served in a bong, a box of popcorn, or with a rubber duckie floating in it.