AB 1585 would force 'American' wine sold in California to be made from 100% U.S. grapes, touching off a rare industry split between growers and major producers. The measure passed the Assembly but hit resistance in the Senate after heavy lobbying.

Outta Sight's owners will preview Reggie and Maude's — burgers, Vienna hot dogs and a Smirnoff Ice cocktail — at a Lower Haight pop-up next Monday.

Mitchell's Ice Cream in the Outer Mission topped Yelp's '50 most saved' list, a national nod to the family's 70-year scoop shop.

A routine inspection at one of the Mission's newer Nepali restaurants turned up live cockroaches crawling on dry food packaging, feces in the overhead conduits, and a person in charge who refused to sign the report. There's more to this story than just bugs.

Luma Coffee Lounge has opened inside the newly rebuilt Rise City Church in Redwood City, offering Latin‑inspired drinks and specialty beans. The 1,500‑square‑foot lounge soft‑opened June 5 and is run by the team behind Kaizen & Coffee.

A wine bar and Vietnamese kitchen share a pink, disco‑friendly storefront in Mission‑Bernal, combining approachable bottles with playful plates and an affordable tasting menu.

Vine Hospitality informed staff on June 22, 2026, that Left Bank, LB Steak and Meso Modern Mediterranean will close across the Bay Area. Santana Row's dining scene is expected to be hit especially hard.

A La Cocina graduate opened Kayma’s Fisherman’s Wharf storefront, bringing Algerian bowls and a pastry case to the Bay Area. The couple aim to make Algerian sweets and savory staples part of SF’s food map.

California will ban consumer-facing "sell-by" labels and require 'BEST if Used by' or 'USE by' wording to cut waste and confusion starting July 1. The change affects packaging, stores and donations.

Omakase Restaurant Group's big Monday involved a 50,000-square-foot food hall grand opening in South City and a same-day health closure at its Dumpling Time by Chase Center in SF. The inspector found three live mice still running in the kitchen.

Reem’s California is opening a 3,000‑sq‑ft bakery and cafe at 85 Webster Street in Jack London Square, scheduled to open Friday, June 26. The Mission‑based bakery will act as a production hub and small cafe on the waterfront.

Emeryville’s century‑old Townhouse Restaurant says it will close this Saturday unless a private lender steps in. Owner Dan Seng is offering secured terms to keep the doors open.

Shabu Shack will close its South San Francisco restaurant on Monday, June 22, removing the chain’s only Bay Area location. The shutdown was announced on social media and reported locally.