Sourdough bagels arrive to the Sunset District with the opening of Midnight Bagel. Owner and former Tartine baker Nick Beichter focuses on naturally fermented (sourdough) bagels crafted from stone-milled flour from the Pacific Northwest. The slow, natural fermentation results in a bagel that’s easier to digest and nutrient rich. Alongside their bagels, you’ll also find spreads, cookies and three different kinds of bread. You can find Midnight Bagel at the corner of 8th Avenue and Irving Street in the Sunset District.
Elephant Sushi recently opened their third Bay Area location in Hayes Valley. The sushi spot serves up speciality rolls, nigiri, trout, tofu skin stuffed with spicy scallops along with an extensive appetizer and drinks list. The New Zealand cured trout is fresh and cooked to perfection, served on a slab of Himalayan rock salt, ready for you to enjoy. You can find their new location at the corner of Gough and Grove Street.
Summer is here and so is picnic season. Automat — the NOPA-based restaurant and bakery is now offering weekend picnic treats for you to enjoy. The automatic picnic package comes with a large and fluffy sourdough loaf along with smoked cod dip, white bean “nduja” apricot mostarda, and duck rillette. Also included is their summer farro salad with roasted asparagus, cucumbers, and mint. Last but not least they even throw in some focaccia, miso-white chocolate blondies, and a sourdough chocolate chip cookie for any sweet tooth craving you might have. Before you're off to the park or the beach, find them at McAllister and Baker Street to see how many dips you can handle.
The team behind Square Pie Guys is getting ready to officially open up their brand new location at Ghirardelli Square this Saturday, just in time for the Fourth of July weekend . This pizzeria is known for serving 8x10 Detroit-style pizzas that are always crunchy on the bottom, fluffy in the middle and crispy around the edges. The new location will be the largest to date and will offer pizza, salads, the famous crispy chicken wings and a selection of local beers and cocktails. Check them out at the corner of North Point and Larkin Street for one of a kind slices that'll keep you coming back for more.
Ha Tea in the Richmond District is now Not Latte — making it the second location of the fruit latte shop. Not Latte serves up fresh seasonal fruits and freshly roasted coffee stirred together, resulting in a cup with fruit at the bottom and coffee on top. The latte shop was launched to cater to people who desire all things fresh — whether it's fresh fruits, coffee, or pastries. Not Latte offers bold and unique drinks for you to explore, one of their most popular is the banana fruit, which consists of fresh bananas, ice, gusto crema Italian blend coffee and your choice of milk, all slowly stirred together. Alongside drinks featuring fruits like durian and mango, Not Latte also offers snacks, coconut lattes and espresso. To discover more fruit flavors, their second location is at the corner of 6th Avenue and Clement Street.
Pushkin, a family-run restaurant serving Ukrainian cuisine has been renamed — now called Leleka. The menu still has all their beloved classics like dumplings, borsch, syrniki (cheese pancakes), and piroshki — based on the owner's grandmother's recipe. What is a piroshki? They're fried or baked buns generously filled with meat, chicken, or vegetables. Make sure you check Leleka out if you’re downtown to explore the diversity of Ukrainian cuisine.
Ha Tea in the Richmond District is now Not Latte — making it the second location of the fruit latte shop. Not Latte serves up fresh seasonal fruits and freshly roasted coffee stirred together, resulting in a cup with fruit at the bottom and coffee on top. The latte shop was launched to cater to people who desire all things fresh — whether it's fresh fruits, coffee, or pastries. Not Latte offers bold and unique drinks for you to explore, one of their most popular is the banana fruit, which consists of fresh bananas, ice, gusto crema Italian blend coffee and your choice of milk, all slowly stirred together. Alongside drinks featuring fruits like durian and mango, Not Latte also offers snacks, coconut lattes and espresso. To discover more fruit flavors, their second location is at the corner of 6th Avenue and Clement Street.
Chef Charles Phan of Slanted Door opened a sandwich shop in the Mission District, making everything in-house, from the bread and pate to the mayonnaise. The casual counter spot serves up six options from across the sandwich spectrum. The most popular are their banh mi's, like the pate rich C.P.’s No. 3 and the veggie wurster hall — a soft yet crunchy Vietnamese baguette stuffed with eggplant, shallot mayo, mushroom pate, cucumber and jalapeño. Check them out at 17th and Capp Street, they’re perfect for a day at Dolores Park or a stroll around the neighborhood.
The Mission taqueria and late-night restaurant known for its burritos, tacos and tortas opened another location in North Beach. El Farolito has become a San Francisco institution ever since it first opened in 1983 at 24th and Mission Street — today, there are more than 10 locations in the Bay Area and Central Valley. While there are many classics on the menu to choose from, El Farolito is known for creations like the boss burrito, a combination burrito of shrimp and pork with tangy sour cream, lots of guacamole, fresh pico de gallo, rice, and your choice of black or pinto beans. Check them out on the corner of Grant Avenue and Fresno Street to satisfy any and all burrito and taco cravings.
Noe Valley’s Hi-Way Burger & Fry recently opened a new spot in North Beach. The burger joint specializes in seven different specialty burgers — along with fries, milkshakes, chicken sandwiches, and salads. Their 100% grass-fed burgers are served on a sesame bun topped with lettuce, onions, and their secret sauce. When it comes to fries, they have a lot of options to choose from, including sweet potato, garlic and cheese fries. To see how many burgers you can handle, check out Hi-Way Burger & Fry on the corner of Stockton and Vallejo Street.
In the Russian Hill neighborhood, Nisei offers a Japanese tasting-menu curated by Chef David Yoshimura. The tasting menu is based on California Washoku cuisine — Washoku is also referred to as Japanese traditional dishes. To make your Nisei experience complete, the restaurant also offers a variety of beverages carefully curated from around the world by Sommelier Ian Cobb. Check them out at the corner of Green and Polk Street to explore Chef Yoshimura’s bold dishes.