According to a recently submitted permit application, Bay Area concept Momo Grill is expanding — planning to debut a new location in Sunnyvale. Coming to 133 S Murphy Avenue, the eatery will land near establishments such as Coffee & More Cafe, Metro City Restaurant & Bar, and Philz Coffee. For readers who are unfamiliar with Momo Grill, the business offers a brief introduction on its website: “We started our journey with a food truck in 2017…. After a year and a half of planning and simultaneously working on the relaunch of the food truck, we [opened] our dream space here in Saratoga ..read more

According to a recently submitted permit application, a “full-service catering company serving the Greater Bay Area California Cuisine with Southern swag” is opening a brick-and-mortar in Napa. Coming to 1300 Main Street, Lil Sista’s Goodys will land near establishments such as Barnhouse Napa Pub, Napa Valley Bistro, and The Q Restaurant & Bar. What Now San Francisco reached out to the concept’s co-owner, Ann Groux, to inquire about the expansion, but she could not provide additional information before publication. A menu has not been publicized, but the existing catering menu boasts soul ..read more

According to SF Eater, Alex Hong — the chef behind Michelin-starred eatery Sorrel — is debuting a new concept at the Ferry Building. Taking over the former Slanted Door space at Ferry Building, #3, the restaurant and bakery will land near concepts such as Cholita Linda, Hog Island Oyster Co., and Mariposa Baking Company. While the concept’s name hasn’t been announced yet, a recently shared press release describes it as a “large format, full-service restaurant offering a seasonal ingredient menu rooted in the bounty of the California coastline.” Additionally, the eatery will boast an open ..read more

According to a recently submitted permit application, Berkeley Organic Market’s deli counter is now home to the Brazilian-inspired concept Casa Do Petisco. Co-owner Barbara Nogueira describes her plans in the filing: “My wife and I are co-owners of Nogueira & Diehr, LLC, and we have partnered with Berkeley Organic Market to manage and operate the Deli Counter of their grocery store.” Additionally, she shares that Casa do Petisco will “offer Brazilian-inspired sandwiches, cheese bread, and empanadas” — and co-owner Christene Diehr tells What Now San Francisco that they’ve ordered a special ..read more

According to a recently submitted permit application, Berkeley’s Chinese restaurant Easterly plans to reopen at a new address. Formerly located at 2142 Center Street, the concept is now coming to 2323 Shattuck Avenue, where it will land near establishments such as CorePower Yoga, Gold Bean Cafe, and Toss Noodle Bar. What Now San Francisco briefly spoke with the concept’s owner, Jason Wang, but he could not provide additional information before the time of publication. Should the menu remain unchanged, locals can look forward to offerings such as stir-fried pork, marinated crawfish tails ..read more

Nick the Greek, a West Coast-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has proudly debuted in Petaluma, California. The fast-growing brand’s newest restaurant is owned and operated by experienced franchisees Ken Arslaner and Carolyn Bell, who have partnered with the brand since 2022 and operate Nick the Greek’s Santa Rosa location. With more than 75 restaurants in operation and dozens in the pipeline, Nick the Greek will approach 100 locations systemwide by the end of 2024. “We’re thrilled to offer Petaluma residents Nick the Greek’s authentic dishes and warm hospitality that have m ..read more

According to a recently submitted permit application, a new wine bar is coming to La Honda. Taking over an existing 7,500-square-foot restaurant space 8865 La Honda Road, the business will land just up the street from Apple Jack’s Bar, La Honda Country Market, and Reswick Gallery. What Now San Francisco reached out to the operator of the yet-to-be-named concept, Charles Catania, to inquire about the upcoming establishment, but he could not provide additional information before publication. Nevertheless, the filing discloses that the “wine bar will serve appetizers [and] meals, operate [from ..read more

According to SF Eater, the Financial District’s “iconic” queer bar Ginger’s, which shuttered during the pandemic, has reopened for special events as of June 28 — and plans to operate with regular hours soon. Located at 86 Hardie Place, the business is neighbor to eateries such as Green Olive, Julie’s Kitchen, and Sam’s Grill & Seafood. Dana Marinelli, General Manager at Future Bars, tells the Journal, “Ginger’s is such an iconic queer space and the only queer space in the Financial District… So I made a very, very passionate presentation to the CEO about reopening it for Pride.” For reade ..read more

According to the San Francisco Business Times, SoMa sports bar BuzzWorks plans on expanding. “In a recent public planning application, the bar owner at 365 11th St. proposes connecting BuzzWorks with a neighboring building to create a four-story structure that would include a music venue, bar, and double-decker rooftop lounge,” the Journal reports. “The project, should it ultimately gain entitlement, would double the bar’s existing floors and boost the combined lots’ square footage from 12,000 square feet to about 20,000 square feet,” the article continues. For readers who are unfamiliar with ..read more

According to a recently submitted alcohol license application, Bay Area restaurateur Fatih Ulas — the owner of Sultan’s Kebab in Pleasanton — is planning to debut a new concept in the city. Coming to 377 St. Mary Street, the eatery — listed as Duchess — will land near establishments such as Beer Baron Whiskey Bar & Kitchen, Oasis Restaurant & Wine Lounge, and Oyo. What Now San Francisco reached out to Ulas to inquire about the upcoming restaurant, but he could not provide additional information.  For readers who are unfamiliar with Sultan’s Kebab, the con ..read more