"I pretty much always wanted to have a place that has a theme that’s Giants memorabilia,” said one first-time restaurateur.

Formerly a pizzeria, chef Vahit Besir is now serving classic Mediterranean cuisine.

From shaved frozen milk to cereal so cold it smokes, the treats at these four new ice cream shops are designed to impress.

Chef Chris Bleidorn uses wild game and wood-fired cooking techniques to evoke the Pacific Northwest.

The new sports bar softly opened last week.

Orchids Cafe is directly across the street from City College.

Bake Cheese Tart just opened, but customers are already lining up, said our tipster.

These three restaurants are the latest eateries serving cuisine from our southern neighbor.

The new restaurant is located inside the Loews San Francisco Hotel.

Urban Ritual offers specialty "cocktails" with house-made candied bacon or creme brulee.

A new Ingleside sushi joint specializes in grilled meats and veggie skewers.

As one satisfied diner said, "welcome to Flavor Country, my friends."

Thom's Natural Foods closed in January, but workers are "plotting a comeback," said our source.