A Philadelphia brewer has revived San Francisco’s 21st Amendment, returning Hell or High Watermelon and Brew Free! to Bay Area shelves while searching for a new regional brewing home.

Smish Smash, a former Oakland pop‑up now at Saluhall, landed on Food & Wine’s list of top new burger spots after inventive specials like the Dac Biet and Mk’Rib. The owners say the mention feels surreal even as they wait to see if it brings more traffic to the downtown stall.

Clementina opened in the Inner Richmond as San Francisco’s first fully gluten‑free Italian restaurant. The Montesacro team says the menu aims to be neighborhood‑friendly while being celiac‑safe.

A local bakery family is taking over The Peasant’s Courtyard in Alamo and reopening it Monday as The Courtyard Restaurant, with a seasonal menu planned for May 4.

Falasteen, a Palestinian Kitchen + Bar in Noe Valley, centers family recipes, shared mezze and Palestinian wines — aiming to let culture, not conflict, guide the table.

Chez TJ announced it's closing after 43 years in an Instagram post that gave no final date. The Mountain View tasting-menu staple leaves a lasting legacy as a training ground for top chefs.

The Melting Pot is targeting San Jose for a late‑2026 opening — a potential first Bay Area outpost in years. The chain is expanding after a major brand makeover.

Cà Phê Việt opened in downtown San Francisco with egg coffee, salted-cream drinks and banh mi. The owners plan a Union Square location in June.

PopUp Bagels is converting Lafayette's former Taco Bell into its first Bay Area shop this fall, promising hot whole bagels and rotating schmears.

Wah Jee Wah's charcoal-grilled skewers return to the South Bay with a compact Milpitas outpost and new cocktails. The move follows a rent-related closure in Hayward.

After a landlord doubled the rent, the 65-year-old El Faro taqueria on Folsom Street is listed for sale as owners weigh brokers and buyers.

Carmel Valley’s Wagon Wheel Restaurant will close on May 22 after more than 60 years. Owner Daniel Medina cited lingering post‑pandemic losses and rising costs.

San Jose-born Breakfast Club at Midtown is eyeing its first San Francisco location at 1428 Haight Street, according to reporting by the Business Journals.