Alisa Scerrato
Hoodline
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Despite graffiti, Tommy's Joynt owner says closure rumors are 'fake news'
After the historic restaurant was vandalized, closure rumors spread. But its owner says they're untrue. → Read More
Pica Pica Maize Kitchen to close for good after 14 years in the Mission
Known for its Venezuelan arepas, the popular eatery made an appearance on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." → Read More
New owner aims to restore Nickie's as 'neighborhood living room' for Lower Haight
A Lower Haight fixture since the 1940s, Nickie's has revamped its menu and added a huge parklet. → Read More
Decades-old Richmond District dim sum staple Ton Kiang to close permanently
The neighborhood favorite will serve its last plate of dim sum on Sunday, August 30. → Read More
Remembering Ruth Weiss, North Beach poet and provocateur
Weiss, who passed away on July 31, was dubbed the "goddess of the Beat Generation" by Herb Caen. → Read More
Mission's acclaimed Farmhouse Thai expands to Lower Haight
The new outpost is currently just a takeout window, but may eventually have sit-down dining as well. → Read More
Luke's Local to open second grocery store in Cow Hollow
If all goes as planned, Luke's Local's new location will open in Cow Hollow in November of 2019. → Read More
Cow Hollow's Baker Street Bistro to close for good after nearly 30 years
The French eatery, popular for brunch, had been closed since the start of shelter-in-place. → Read More
Divisadero's Barvale to close, become Beretta pop-up
Valencia Street's popular Italian restaurant is taking over its Spanish sibling on Divisadero. → Read More
Unemployed SF restaurant workers pivot to home-based pop-ups
From custom cakes to Puerto Rican cocktails, these out-of-work restaurant veterans are forging new businesses in their home kitchens. → Read More
After 83 years of business, Louis' Restaurant is closing for good
“I cannot foresee in my mind when restaurants will go back to normal,” co-owner Tom Hontalas said. → Read More
Closure rumors aren't true — but Bender's Bar & Grill could use some help
Social media rumors that Bender's is closing aren't true. But it's going to need some help from customers to survive the pandemic. → Read More
SF Eats: Matching Half Cafe to change hands; why Souvla remains closed; more
Numerous tipsters have asked why Souvla has been closed for nearly four months. Here's what we've learned. → Read More
Nopalito to permanently close Sunset location, open takeout window with Bi-Rite
Nopalito is the latest business to fall victim to the pandemic — but when one door closes, a window opens. → Read More
Perpetual indulgence: New SoMa Italian eatery to be named for Sister Roma
Owned by her longtime friend Matt Leum, Roma's will offer classic Italian food in an inclusive, queer-friendly space. → Read More
Eager to launch outdoor dining, SF restaurants team up to apply for street closures
Normally competitors, neighboring restaurants are now joining forces to convince the city to close down their streets for outdoor meals. → Read More
Barrel Head Brewhouse readies to debut Richmond District sequel, Lost Marbles
In the works for over three years, the sizable new brewpub was further delayed by the pandemic. → Read More
Woods Beer & Wine Co. to take over former Mad Dog in the Fog space
The new bar will open in a to-go capacity next week, with a full renovation to come post-pandemic. → Read More
Zeitgeist, Swan, House of Prime Rib: 3 of SF's icons adapt to a changed world
These three SF institutions have been built on staying the same for decades. What happens when a pandemic changes everything? → Read More
Mission dive bars Thieves Tavern, Blind Cat to close for good
The popular Mission dive bars, both owned by Paul Bavaro, will not reopen in the wake of the pandemic. → Read More