Wondering about those longtime empty spots and the vacant ground floors of all those new buildings? Here's our roundup.

After four years as Studio Botan, 8th Street's pole dancing studio has a new owner, name and focus.

After his rent was tripled in North Beach, Dr. Chae Park is moving to Divis, where his practice will reopen in July as Beacon Chiropractic.

The Francophile favorite offers imported cheeses, charcuterie, wine, and a selection of fancy pantry goods.

The Dogpatch's indoor climbing epicenter is one of the country's largest bouldering gyms.

Starting in July, the Inner Sunset events venue will begin hosting culinary and beverage classes on Wednesday nights.

Nine years in, Rickshaw Bagworks continues to pump out made-to-order items from a single Dogpatch warehouse.

On the eve of her 15th anniversary, JANE Consignment owner Jane Willson talks shop.

Learn about a Potrero Hill institution that's been active in the community for a quarter century.

What was once a sleepy Asian grocery store has been transformed into a bright new eatery with traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

For 24 years and counting, Simply Balanced has been offering Pac Heights residents a place to strengthen and tone through classic pilates practice.

Learn about new luxury building The Pacific, plus more news from The New Fillmore this month.

Pilates and spin classes are headed to Haight & Ashbury.