As the COVID-19 crisis continues in the San Francisco Bay Area, here’s a frequently-updated running roundup of what diners need to know as they weigh the decision to go out for a bite.
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Coronavirus In San Francisco: Everything You Need to Know
Keeping up with the past, present, and future of the impact the COVID-19 crisis has on the Bay Area’s food and restaurant industry
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March 17, 2020
What It’s Like to Open a Restaurant in San Francisco During the Coronavirus Crisis
Also: Emeryville restaurateur/NFL legend Marshawn Lynch joins the "Westworld" cast, and more news to start your day
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March 16, 2020
Despite Orders Not to Panic, Noe Valley Whole Foods Descends Into a Spot of Controlled Chaos
While Mayor London Breed repeatedly told residents to not panic buy groceries, the scene Monday at noon suggested that San Franciscans disagreed
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March 16, 2020
San Franciscans Ordered to Remain Home and Shelter in Place, Restaurants May Remain Open For Takeout And Delivery
Coffee shops and restaurants that allow social distancing may still serve customers
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March 16, 2020
Baristas At Slack’s SF HQ Score Severance Packages
Also: The deadline to order Girl Scout cookies has been extended, and more news to start your day
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March 15, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom Says All Bars and Wineries Should Close to Fight Spread Of Coronavirus
The guidance is not a mandate; Newsom also ruled out closing restaurants for now
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March 13, 2020
Is the New Coronavirus Really Spurring a Boom in Food Delivery?
Unfortunately, according to these restaurants, not really. At least not yet.
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March 12, 2020
Bay Area Restaurants Pivot to Takeout-Only Service as a Coronavirus Mitigation Measure
One Oakland restaurateur believes all local restaurants should suspend on-site dining if they’re able to
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March 12, 2020
Even COVID-19 Can’t Keep People Out of SF Coffee Shops (as Long as They’re Not Downtown)
Neighborhood coffee shops are still doing business, but traffic patterns have seen a big change
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March 12, 2020
Food Delivery Companies Aim to Provide ‘Social Distance’ With No-Contact Delivery Options
Responding to COVID-19 concerns, food delivery apps are launching "no-contact" or "contactless" deliveries. But how does that work, exactly?
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March 12, 2020
SF Ice Cream Shop Allegedly Threatened by City Agency Following COVID-19 Cancellation
Churn Urban Creamery says that DPW is making a bad situation even worse
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March 11, 2020
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Cleared Out Half Its Tables to Make Customers Feel Safe
In the face of coronavirus concerns, diners at Saratoga’s Plumed Horse won’t have to sit closer than six feet away from any other table
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March 11, 2020
A Palo Alto Chinese Restaurant on the Verge of Closing Due to Coronavirus-Related Losses
Also: RT Rotisserie and Italian Homemade try out ghost kitchen delivery, and more news to start your day
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March 10, 2020
Off the Grid Cancels Its Flagship Fort Mason Event Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Also: Blue Bottle settles a $1.5 million wage theft lawsuit, and more news to start your day
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March 9, 2020
Amid Coronavirus Fears, Tech Companies Cut Back on Pie Orders for Pi Day
Normally Pi Day is a record sales day, but one local bakery is reporting an 85 percent loss in sales this year
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March 9, 2020
José Andrés Will Feed Cruise Ship Passengers in Oakland for Coronavirus Quarantine
Also: Lady Gaga eats birthday caviar at Bar Crenn, and more news to start your day
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March 6, 2020
Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Sales Quadruple Due to Coronavirus Stockpiling
Customers are bracing themselves for the possibility of a long quarantine
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March 2, 2020
Coronavirus Fears Lead to ‘Panic-Buying’ at Bay Area Supermarkets
Also: The founder of Trader Joe’s dies, and more news to start your day
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February 27, 2020
SF Restaurants Say Coronavirus ‘State of Emergency’ Prompts Mass Cancellations
No cases of COVID-19 have been reported in SF
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February 12, 2020
Novel Coronavirus Fears Cut Chinatown Restaurant Business by 50 Percent
Flight shutdowns, rumors, and racism are all to blame
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February 5, 2020
Chinatown Bakery Fights Coronavirus Rumors
Misinformation spread via messaging apps scared the busy bakery’s patrons away