Less than three weeks after The Infatuation named Nippon Curry one of the best Japanese curry spots in San Francisco, health inspectors found mouse droppings in multiple areas of the Marina District restaurant — and flagged the rodent finding as a repeat violation. Here's what the inspection report shows.

Bayview chef Dontaye Ball is taking over Café Mélange at City Hall and will reopen Thursday, keeping Gumbo Social's gumbo on the menu and inviting local pop-ups.

Kissaten Hi‑Fi, a Japanese‑Filipino slow‑bar and vinyl listening spot, opened March 7 in the Richmond with matcha from Uji and a Milo‑topped espresso.

Del Popolo will close its Union Square restaurant on May 8 as owner Jon Darsky pivots to frozen sourdough pizzas. The move marks the end of a decade-long run downtown.

Thomas Keller’s Burgers & Half Bottles turns an In‑N‑Out memory into a Yountville pop‑up with wagyu burgers, half‑bottles of wine and a vintage Brew Bus.

Oakland's Grand Lake Kitchen opens in Noe Valley March 14 with Dole Whip slushies and a $32 caviar pie.

Pancha’s has reopened in Yountville after a careful rebuild, returning as a neighborhood bar that preserves its dive‑bar character while adding safety updates.

The Villa will reopen in May as The Junction — a family-friendly beer-and-pizza spot with a 4,000-square-foot beer garden, 30 taps and sweeping hilltop views.

Matt McNamara's Pretty Good Advice has opened in downtown San Jose with farm-sourced $10 breakfast sandwiches and house-baked bread. The walk-up counter leans on seasonal produce from the chef’s Santa Cruz farm.

Calistoga Depot announced a short-term shutdown after owner Michael Madden said "March 8 will be our last day for now." A few vendors — including the Wine Collective and Earth & Sky Chocolates — will remain open.

After a long remodel Mazra has reopened its San Bruno dining room with a plant-lined patio, a custom charcoal grill and much of the menu fans know.

Spaccarelli’s reopened Feb. 12 as Spaccarelli’s by Zuppa, with a remodeled dining room and an updated menu from the Zuppa Restaurant Group.

Three new cafés — Evermore, Roots & Craft and Café Réveille — are joining Clement Street in 2026, signaling a growing cafe scene on the Richmond corridor.