Several Bay Area counties have started permitting licensed home‑based "micro‑restaurants," letting chefs host ticketed backyard pop‑ups while staying under public‑health rules. New permits are giving cooks a low‑cost path into food businesses.

A 35-year-old Daly City grocery quietly opened Kukje Bakery this week, offering coffee buns, almond croissants and a full espresso bar. The shop adds a low-key café to the neighborhood.

Ling Nam is opening two Ling Nam Express shops — in Union City and downtown South San Francisco — bringing its famed señorita bread to new neighborhoods. Construction is already underway and Union City is eyeing a June 2026 opening.