Il Parco, a new Italian cafe and pizzeria with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, is set to open in San Francisco's Presidio on January 15, offering pizzas, salads, cocktails, and wines.

The Golden Gate Bakery in San Francisco is open, serving its famous egg tarts despite its boarded-up appearance. Customers should check its Facebook page or call directly for open hours. Prices have increased, and it’s cash-only.

The Tenderloin Community Benefit District is launching a food truck initiative in San Francisco's Tenderloin district, offering a variety of local and international dishes on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Le Fantastique, a once-praised French-inspired restaurant in San Francisco, has permanently closed its original location but plans to relocate within the city.

See's Candies is closing its Embarcadero Center location in San Francisco on Christmas Eve, leaving locals to find their sweets at other city locations.

La Torta Gorda in San Francisco offers a taste of Puebla, Mexico with its Pierna Enchilada torta, named the second-best sandwich in America by Food Network.

San Francisco's natural wine bar Sluts is closing on December 31, as owner Imana faces financial struggles, eviction, and bankruptcy after allegations of previous business issues. She launched a GoFundMe to pay vendors amid debts and taxes.

Chef Alex Lovick's seasonal Namesday Bakeshop is back, with his panettone in high demand, offering classic and chocolate versions through select retailers in the Bay Area.

Alex Pong has transformed from a tech layoff victim to the founder of Paper Son Coffee, a pop-up in San Francisco's Dogpatch, offering unique coffee drinks with a nod to his heritage.

The Rabbit Hole, a new Asian restaurant and bar, is opening soon at the former Old Devil Moon location in the Mission, serving unique Chinese breakfast and diverse drinks.

Jamba Juice at Church and Market streets has shuttered, leaving Safeway as the lone remaining store inside the shopping center there.

San Francisco's Inner Richmond welcomes Batches Bakehouse, offering homemade bagels and pastries. It's affiliated with the local Blue Danube Coffee House and aims to provide quality baked goods in a convenient manner.

California's commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed to protect humpback whales and sea turtles, though recreational crab trapping in some areas reopens December 16.