The Castro's newest restaurant, Ka Kai, is now open, bringing Northern Thai flavors and tradition to the neighborhood, in the former Thai Chef space.

Buri Buri, a food-truck-born counter in downtown Burlingame, serves mix-and-match sushi pieces, bento boxes and playful specialty drinks for quick lunches. The compact shop emphasizes per-piece variety and seasonal rotation.

June’s Pizza has reopened in West Oakland, serving 18‑inch pies smothered in freshly grated Parmesan and a thriving late‑night slice scene.

Oakland’s Two Pitchers is opening a beer‑garden‑style taproom at 3821 Noriega in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset, bringing radlers and $3 pints to the beach.

Family‑owned Carnitas El Rincon is opening in the Mission with $4 tacos and party trays. Local outlets and the company list slightly different 22nd Street addresses.

Johnny's, the Half Moon Bay diner revival, has opened a Brickline location in downtown San Mateo and is soft‑open ahead of an early‑April grand opening.

California is spending $23 million to expand produce-matching incentives at farmers markets and small retailers, aiming to stretch benefits and bolster local growers.

East Oakland favorite Carnitas Carnitas Zamora is opening a 30-seat taqueria at 6633 Bancroft Ave in April, expanding its menu while keeping the Sunday truck ritual.

Nick and Marissa Sowers have opened Agrodolce Provisions at 1016 Bryant St., turning a former Henry’s Hunan into a mini marketplace for pasta, wine and frozen provisions.

Andytown is taking over the former Starbucks at 66 Kearny with a roughly 2,200‑sq‑ft downtown cafe aimed at a spring 2026 opening and a small employee nook.

Rancho Cantina is expanding beyond Lafayette, taking the Cocina Hermanas space at 501 Hartz Ave in Danville with a targeted summer 2026 opening. The Danville spot will bring the Lafayette wood‑fired menu and a larger bar to Hartz Avenue.

Jake's Cafe & Catering in Livermore closed on March 23 after 12 years. Owner Jake Palmer cited health reasons and handed out free farewell breakfast burritos.

A bright new brunch spot on East Washington mixes Champagne pancakes, global omelets and a selfie‑ready interior from chef Debra Cargile.