Iconic Castro 24-hour diner Orphan Andy's (3991 17th Street) has been listed for sale after nearly 50 years of serving the neighborhood.

Restaurant Jeanne d’Arc in San Francisco closed in September 2024 and will become a private event space. The French bistro was renowned for its atmosphere and cuisine but succumbed to changing market trends.

Everett & Jones Barbeque is returning to San Francisco, opening a new location at Fisherman's Wharf, offering Southern-style barbecue with seafood options.

Jagalchi, a large Korean food complex, will open in Daly City with a variety of offerings including a Michelin-starred restaurant, bars, bakery, and grocery.

Schlok’s Bagels & Lox plans to open a second location in downtown San Francisco in a historic building, aiming to serve the local workforce and contribute to the city's revival post-COVID.

After less than one year in business, Castro seafood restaurant Fisch & Flore (2298 Market Street) has been listed for sale.

Castro residents and visitors in search of Shanghai-style dumplings will soon have another option to satisfy their appetite.

Grumpy's Pub in San Francisco reopens with a new focus on square pie pizzas and craft cocktails, maintaining the spirit of the original beloved meeting spot for media professionals.

Izzy's Steaks & Chops in San Francisco announces its reopening on February 12th after renovations, with an updated menu and refreshed spaces, maintaining its classic charm.

Draymond Green opens his first restaurant, Meski, in San Francisco, showcasing a fusion of Ethiopian and Afro-Latin cuisines, aiming to celebrate Black culture and the African diaspora.

With January traditionally being a slower month for local businesses and restaurants, a handful of Castro area shops took advantage of the time to upgrade their storefronts.

Red Bay Coffee is relocating within the Ferry Building and will operate a coffee van during the transition. They have been in the Ferry Building since 2020 and thank the community for support.

Crumbl Cookies is set to open its first shop in San Francisco, offering a free chocolate chip cookie on opening day, February 7. It will feature a weekly rotating menu of unique flavors.