4 Dreams
Opening 2024-12-31 A new Indian and Nepalese restaurant, 4 Dreams, is set to open in Berkeley at 2429 Shattuck Avenue. The restaurant aims to provide traditional Indian and Nepalese dishes to the local community. Although the menu is still being developed, it is expected to offer a range of authentic plates that reflect the rich […]
Valley Goat
Opening 2025-01-01 Valley Goat, the first Bay Area restaurant from Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard, is set to open in early 2025 inside the upcoming Treehouse Hotel in Sunnyvale. The restaurant will feature large seasonal dishes with an international flair, drawing inspiration from Izard’s acclaimed Girl and the Goat restaurants in Chicago and Los Angeles. […]
Angry Chickz
Opening November 2024 Angry Chickz, known for its Nashville hot chicken, is set to open a new location in Tracy, California, in November 2024. This will be the first Angry Chickz in the Tracy area and will be the 27th location for the brand. The restaurant will operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily […]
Park Tavern on Washington Square
Opening 2024-11-15 Park Tavern is reopening next month in North Beach. The original chef, Jennifer Puccio, is returning to the kitchen under owner James Nicholas, alongside the renowned Jonathan Waxman. This beloved restaurant will focus on Italian cuisine, featuring a version of Barbuto’s iconic roast chicken with salsa verde on the menu. Located at 1652 […]
Alula
A new concept called Alula is preparing to debut in Oakland at 422 24th Street. The eatery is located near popular spots such as Drake’s Dealership and The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room. Although further information regarding the restaurant’s offerings has not been disclosed, it is confirmed that Alula will serve alcohol. The […]
Yet-to-be-named cocktail bar
The restaurateurs behind Protege are launching a new cocktail bar in Palo Alto, which will draw inspiration from favorite bars in Tokyo, London, and New York City. The focus will be on blending traditional Japanese and American bartending techniques with modern mixology. The location is set at 299 California Avenue, in a space that was […]
Batch 22
Opening Spring 2025 Batch 22 is set to open a bakery in Los Gatos, specializing in oversized, pudgy cookies inspired by New York City’s Levain Bakery. Having operated as a cottage food business in Cupertino since 2020, this marks the first time their cookies will be regularly available for purchase rather than solely via pickup […]
Flora King
Flora King is a new restaurant set to open in The Castro at 4248 18th Street, taking over the former Vico Cavone space. Co-owned by Ignacio ‘Iggy’ Garat and his wife Angela Pryor-Garat, Flora King pays homage to Angela’s great-grandmother, who was a pioneer from Argentina. While the owners mention that they are not ready […]
Le Soleil (Second Location)
Le Soleil is opening its second location at Stonestown Galleria, adding to the mall’s remarkable selection of food establishments. Known for its delightful blend of Chinese and French cuisine, this restaurant aims to attract both locals and visitors seeking unique dining experiences. With the sudden closures of several restaurants in the area, Le Soleil’s upcoming […]
Supreme Dumplings
Supreme Dumplings is set to open at Stonestown Galleria, expanding the mall’s diverse culinary offerings. This restaurant joins the wave of new Asian eateries that have made the mall a trendy location for food lovers in the area. With its focus on dumplings, Supreme Dumplings aims to cater to the local community’s taste for authentic […]