Ling Nam
Beloved family-owned Filipino-Chinese bakery and restaurant Ling Nam is expanding with two new Bay Area locations. The primary location is at 231 Grand Ave in South San Francisco. A second location is planned near the BART station in Union City (Ling Nam Express concept with seating). Expansion led by second-generation owner Alexson Lim and his […]
The Bird
The Bird, known for fried chicken sandwiches, curly fries, and wings using free-range dark meat chicken, is planning a third San Francisco location at 2031 Chestnut St (former Asian Box space) in the Marina district. A California ABC license application has been filed. No official announcement or opening timeline has been made public yet. Currently […]
Bagel Street Cafe
Bagel Street Cafe is expanding to a new location at 46700 Fremont Boulevard in Fremont, CA. An ABC license application has been filed for the location. The company has not yet publicly announced the opening or shared an anticipated opening date. The regional chain serves bagels, breakfast and deli sandwiches, salads, wraps, and coffee.
The Brewing Bean
Mobile coffee cart The Brewing Bean, run by Mariam Armenyan and her daughter Noemi, is setting up a permanent espresso-focused coffee program inside Mimo Bake Studio, a Brazilian bakery. The partnership is expected to launch in August 2026. All three owners met through the MBARK business incubator program at the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber. Future […]
Julius’ Castle
Historic century-old restaurant on Telegraph Hill below Coit Tower, originally built in 1922-1923, closed in 2007. Owner Paul Scott purchased in 2012 and has been restoring for over a decade. Plans to reopen in September 2026, starting with neighborhood residents and restoration workers before opening to the public. Currently hiring staff.
Gangsan Korean Restaurant
A contemporary Korean restaurant called Gangsan Korean Restaurant is opening soon in the former Dasbierhauz space in Redwood City, CA. Dasbierhauz permanently closed after two years.
Found Hotels San Francisco
Hawkins Way Capital plans to open additional Found Hotels under Series by Marriott in San Francisco and San Diego, CA. Beverly Hills-based Hawkins Way Capital is the developer; Los Angeles-based FCL Management is overseeing all properties under the partnership. The Found Hotels brand emphasizes flexibility, experience-driven design, and hyper-local approach. No specific opening date mentioned.
Bay Burgers
Bay Burgers is relocating to a larger space at 976 Woodside Rd in Redwood City, CA. The new location is in a newly constructed building that required a complete buildout from an empty shell. Known for burgers, sandwiches, fries, and shakes. Owners Xavier and Catherine are targeting a late July 2026 opening, pending final inspections […]
Sergeant Ma
Sergeant Ma is a waterfront restaurant from Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group located across from Oracle Park overlooking Mission Creek in the China Basin neighborhood. Executive Chef and Partner Jason Halverson will lead the concept, which features California cuisine rooted in Asian tradition using seasonal Northern California ingredients. The restaurant is named after Halverson’s Vietnamese immigrant […]
Amidulce
Mother-daughter Mexican bakery known for pan dulce, tres leches cakes, and custom celebration cakes preparing to open its first permanent brick-and-mortar storefront in downtown San Francisco. Business previously operated through custom orders, pop-ups, and wholesale partnerships. Supported by the City of San Francisco’s Storefront Opportunity Grant Program. Exact opening date not yet disclosed.