The restaurant and bar industry has been hit hard since shelter-in-place began in March, forcing a number of businesses to close permanently. Here is a list of some notable establishments that closed during the month of August. Armstrong Brewery After months of temporary closure, the South San Francisco brewery announced it would not reopen. In […]
It’s hard to get hard numbers on the impact of the pandemic on San Francisco’s restaurant industry. There are voluntary surveys of restaurant owners, of course, and data from delivery apps and review sites on how many places seem to be taking orders (or not) and, in the case of apps, for how much. But […]
Elizabeth Low grew up watching her mother cook. Watching her prepare foods like bread, stir-fries and dumplings for herself and her three older brothers inspired her own love of cooking and made her want to share that love with other children. “I just gained so much experience and skill from (learning to cook), once I […]
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — When COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders hit in March, a neighborhood association started a volunteer group called North Beach Delivers. Every Thursday night they deliver free food on foot, by bike or by car. Danny Sauter, president of North Beach Neighbors, was among a group of four who came up with the idea. […]