Chubby Cattle BBQ
Chubby Cattle BBQ has announced plans for a Santa Clara location at 3775 E. El Camino Real. The all-you-can-eat yakiniku concept features premium wagyu beef, interactive tabletop grilling, robot servers, and conveyor systems. No opening timeline has been confirmed. Part of the Chubby Group umbrella with existing locations in Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Denver, Duluth, and […]
Out There Coffee Roasters
Out There Coffee Roasters, a woman-founded specialty coffee company, is actively searching for a second San Francisco location. Founder Erica Ash confirmed the search but noted negotiations have not been finalized and there is no projected opening timeline. The company opened its first brick-and-mortar café in 2024 after starting as pop-ups in 2020.
Asu Mare
Second location of Peruvian restaurant Asu Mare, opening sometime next week (article dated 2026-06-11). Specializes in Criolla and seafood cuisine. Co-owned by Veronica Solano and Victor Reyes. First location is in Oakland.
Woods Beer & Wine Co.
Woods Beer & Wine Co. is set to open a new taproom and cafe at the former Fishermen’s Grotto No. 9 space at Fisherman’s Wharf. The Port Commission approved a 2-year lease with optional third year for 2,000 sq ft at 2875 Taylor St. Will serve beer, wine, cocktails, and food from a trailer kitchen. […]
Aviator’s Restaurant
Aviator’s Restaurant, a classic diner-style eatery with aviation theme inside Sacramento Executive Airport, has been closed since Dec. 24 after a flooring project uncovered major structural issues including deteriorated rebar, mold, asbestos, and water intrusion. Sacramento County and Department of Airports are handling the full remodel. Owner Cheung-Sang Chik confirmed reopening is projected in approximately […]
Mesón
Spanish tapas-inspired restaurant taking over the former Three One Four Pizzeria space. Concept is heavily inspired by the acclaimed César tapas bar that closed in 2022. Kitchen led by former César sous chef Juan Gomez, with former César head chef Maggie Pond also joining. Menu will feature patatas bravas, montaditos, bocadillos, salads, Brussels sprouts, and […]
Five and Dime
Neighborhood pub and bar concept opening in Downtown Oakland at the former home of Dinner House. Launched by chef Michelle Macqueen and bar owner Matt Sturm, Five and Dime will offer elevated cocktails and soulful comfort food with Asian and Caribbean influences. The team previously opened Lucy Blue in Oakland in 2025.
Asia Live
Large-scale food, beverage, and retail space at Westfield Valley Fair featuring kitchen stations with noodles, dumplings, barbecue, tandoori, shave ice, and baked goods from across Asia. Three separate bars serving Asian spirits and cocktails, plus a retail area. Described as similar in scale to China Live in San Francisco.
Vetra
Chef Matthew Accarrino is consulting on menus for Vetra, the main full-service restaurant (breakfast through dinner), and an unnamed casual cafe at the Elene, a new Napa Valley resort. Vetra will feature a brick oven, wood-fired hearth, dedicated dough room, and an onsite garden. Chef Phillip Moratin will run Vetra upon opening. A second unnamed […]
Fanoos Grills
Mediterranean quick-service restaurant specializing in shawarma and grab-and-go offerings. Opening a second San Francisco location at 411 Columbus Ave at end of June 2026. Owner also considering future Bay Area expansion into Berkeley, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Hayward.