The Monk's Kettle is relocating from San Francisco to Oakland, taking over the old Citron space in Rockridge, with plans to open by fall. The gastropub will host farewell events before closing its current location in early summer.

Six Bay Area / NorCal semifinalists, including Chez Noir, are 2024 James Beard Award finalists; San Francisco's Kiln is not advancing. Categories like Best Chef and Outstanding Bar feature local talents. Mai Nguyen is noted for agricultural advocacy work.

The Blind Pig speakeasy has reopened in Polk Street, featuring a password-entry system and a unique cocktail menu with Asian flavors, as reported by Eater San Francisco.

AsiaSF, a renowned trans cabaret show in San Francisco, has extended its closure date to April 28 instead of March 31 after public support. Celebrating its 26th anniversary on April 17, the venue will continue with pop-up events post-closure.

New owner Serhat Zorlu tells Hoodline that the sustainable seafood restaurant reopens Wednesday — just in time for the relaunch of the weekly Castro Farmer's Market.

Fare Play, a queer-owned pop-up in San Francisco, offers farm-to-table dishes curated by Chef Brenden Blaine Darby, with a playful and seasonal menu that's community-centric.

Broad Street Oyster Co. opens in San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square, offering its renowned lobster rolls and a seafood menu with local twists like cioppino and Dungeness crab.

The Castro's newest Chinese restaurant Joyful Garden is now open at 438A Castro Street, formerly Thailand Restaurant.

Che Fico Italian restaurant in San Francisco has halved its 10% pandemic surcharge, now adding a 5% charge to support SF mandates, continuing its commitment to equitable pay.

After four years in the Castro, Bonita Taqueria y Rotisserie has closed at 3600 16th Street (at Market and Noe streets).

A performance artist faked a partnership between SF Mayor Breed and 7-Eleven for Japanese onigiri snacks, causing confusion and excitement among the public.

Tofino Wines in San Francisco is closing its doors due to a lease dispute, with plans to shift operations online and transform into a retail-focused venture.

Bernal Bakery opens a new storefront, Bernal Basket, at 521 Cortland Avenue, offering a variety of baked goods and continuing the community-focused legacy of the site's previous bakery.