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Kathy Fang: Star restauranteur remains rooted in Chinatown
Fang uses her platform to champion causes close to her heart.
‘Now is the time’: Why these small-business owners are doubling down on SF
As businesses call it quits, leaving SF with record-high retail vacancies, these entrepreneurs are doubling — or tripling — down, taking advantage of the tenant’s market to expand.
Other Avenues Celebrates a Half Century Serving the West Side
Other Avenues is a different kind of business. A new shopper may not know that Other Avenues Co-op is not owned by a single person, but its loyal customers know, celebrate, and support its unique, …
Japantown is a rare post-pandemic success story. Can it last?
The neighborhood has been a rare post-pandemic success story. But can the soul of Japantown survive the next generational shift?
116 -year-old restaurant in SF Chinatown in danger of closing
Co-owners says it's been difficult finding the right people to take over the iconic restaurant as chef and co-owner David Jitong Ho prepares to retire.
Expanding Noe Valley toy store sees opportunity in SF ‘regeneration’
Just for Fun and Scribadoodles, a Noe Valley staple for 40 years, says the time is ripe to extend its reach to other parts of The City.
City to buy Castro shopping center for new LGBTQ history museum
Ending a two-decades-long search for a suitable site, city officials have landed on a massive two-story shopping center in San Francisco’s Castro district as the permanent home for a LGBTQ history museum and archival center.
Bi-Rite’s third market debuts on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s the biggest yet
Bi-Rite Market, San Francisco’s best-known high-end grocery store, is set to debut its third location next week on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s twice as big as the 84-year-old original market in the Mission.
Beep’s Burgers Sign Reinvigorated With Fresh Paint
Local artists Neil Ballard, Nathaniel Bice and Matt Stansell, with help from Peterson Neon, have revamped the burger stand’s iconic sign.
Go inside Green Apple Books, a legacy business and San Francisco favorite since 1967
Green Apple Books is a San Francisco Legacy business, selling new and used books in all subject areas to curious readers since 1967.
The Family Behind Italian Legend Tommaso’s Is Officially Retiring
The Crotti family has announced that they’ll retire from their North Beach restaurant at the end of 2024
Guest Opinion: ALRP knows having a lawyer makes a difference
I’ve just wrapped up my first six months as executive director at the AIDS Legal Referral Panel, which has been providing free legal service to people living with HIV/AIDS for over four decades.
Head to This North Beach Shop for an Elite Sandwich and Beer Double-Header
One catch: It’s available on Thursdays only.
Supervisor Peskin's Legislation Supports Bob's Donuts' Expansion Plans After Lease Non-Renewal
Bob's Donuts in San Francisco plans to expand into a larger space after lease issues, continuing its local legacy.