A lover of The Smiths and Morrissey since his teenage years, Muse now hosts a monthly party dedicated to their music in the Upper Haight.

Though some initially griped about the new look, new owner Kyle Wong says business is booming, with more changes on the way.

Martin Macks, which has experimented with name changes in recent years, has finally settled on the moniker HQ. Aside from that, nothing else will change.

Second Act's newest tenant, which launched this week, serves dishes that draw from its owner's Russian heritage.

At tomorrow's happy hour, the garden will feature Fort Point's Manzanita Ale, made with charred manzanita branches.

It's one of the busiest weeks of the year at the Upper Haight's only brewery, which is hosting lots of special events.

El Rancho Grande's second location is now serving up taqueria fare in the former El Faro space.

Ginza is now serving up sushi and sake from the former Great Indian Food space at 1793 Haight St.

Singapore-based VeganBurg is finally ready to open its first U.S. location in the long-vacant All You Knead storefront.

Despite the filing, Dave McLean says operations will continue as usual for the Haight Street brewery/restaurant and its Dogpatch sibling.

The 17-year-old crepe spot is closed for renovations, adding to the long list of almost-open restaurants in the Haight.

El Rancho Grande, the Divisadero taqueria, is opening a new location on Haight, likely in the next few weeks.

Painter/bartender Baidwan is passionate about the 74-year-old bar's character and history.