San Francisco’s Bun Mee is rolling into Manhattan this summer with a multi‑site franchise push; leases are still being finalized. The chain’s SFO success helped attract a New York partner.

China Live founders George Chen and Cindy Wong‑Chen are opening Asia Live at Westfield Valley Fair; the 13,000‑sq‑ft, 350‑seat venue is now slated for spring 2026.

Arsicault Bakery is set to expand from San Francisco to Palo Alto, expecting to open at 388 Cambridge Ave in 2026 and offer its acclaimed croissants among other pastries.

San Francisco’s Marufuku Ramen will open a 2,440-sq-ft Downtown Summerlin location in February with tonkotsu ramen, kushiyaki skewers and a Japanese cocktail program.

Filipino sandwich shop Izzy and Wooks is opening at Saluhall next Monday, bringing fried-chicken sandwiches, a smashed longanisa burger and arroz caldo to 945 Market.

Middle 8, a 70s‑themed cocktail bar on Pleasanton’s Main Street, will close after this Sunday as owner Rick Dobbs cites rising rents and dwindling foot traffic. The closure adds to a string of recent downtown losses.

Hatched, from the Poon brothers behind Roost & Roast, opened in Town & Country Village with egg-forward toasts, fried-chicken sandwiches and matcha lattes. The spot lists 7 a.m. weekday hours and online ordering.

A retro burger bar opened in SoMa with smashburgers, poutine and a $23 burger-and-beer goal.

Cafe Jacqueline, the North Beach soufflé institution, closed after 46 years; owner Jacqueline Margulis served the final service on Dec. 20 and the space is now listed for sale.

Traci Des Jardins has brought her California‑style cooking to Sugar Bowl with Yarrow, part of the resort’s $100M revamp. The public grand opening is on Thursday.

Castro boutique wine and liquor store Bottle Bacchanal (4126 18th Street) has announced it will close after nearly four years in the Castro.

The Waterfront Restaurant on Pier 7 has posted 'permanently closed' signs after decades on the Embarcadero. Owners cited steep pandemic-era revenue drops and the future of the pier is uncertain.

Ilcha, a Korean restaurant in San Francisco, is closing on Valentine's Day, as announced on Instagram and reported by The San Francisco Chronicle. The owners express gratitude for the support.