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Beck's Motor Lodge

'Legacy business' Beck's Motor Lodge in SF's Castro welcoming guests for Pride 2025

June 11, 2025

For 67 years, Beck's Motor Lodge on Market Street in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco has seen themselves as a welcoming place to everyone, especially the LGBTQ+ community.

Soko Hardware

San Francisco's Soko Hardware store celebrates 100 years in Japantown

May 18, 2025

After Philip Ashizawa's family survived the internment camps, they returned to San Francisco, and Ashizawa's father took the helm by opening a new Soko Hardware store, which is still in the same location today.

Cinderella Bakery and Café

Cinderella Bakery to open in the Mission District by year’s end

May 6, 2025

The Russian Bakery will open at 24th and Alabama streets. The owners agreed to conditions to keep the cultural character of the neighborhood.

Fabrix

SF fabric store’s sustainable center limits ‘peaks and troughs’

April 22, 2025

Richmond retailer a staple for sewing in SF.

Roxie Theater

Nonprofit running Roxie wants your help to buy theater

April 14, 2025

Nonprofit running Roxie Theater turns to public fundraising to buy venue.

Tommaso's Ristorante Italiano

The San Francisco Restaurant That Brought Pizza To The West Coast

April 7, 2025

Few foods in this world are as universally loved as pizza. As an export of Italy, those on the U.S. West Coast have this restaurant to thank for importing.

Izzy's Steakhouse

Samantha DuVall Bechtel

February 26, 2025

Last month, Samantha DuVall Bechtel reopened the doors to Izzy’s Steaks & Chops in celebration of the restoration and renovation of the Steiner Street steakhouse her late father, Sam DuVall,

Izzy's Steakhouse

Historic San Francisco Steakhouse Returns After Long Closure

February 5, 2025

Izzy’s Steaks & Chops in the Marina reopens with an overhauled menu and drinks program

The Verdi Club

At 108, the Verdi Club keeps on surviving, whether it’s a $300,000 ramp or surprise burlesque

February 3, 2025

Following an ADA compliance lawsuit, the legacy business is raising money for an accessible redesign and trying to attract a new generation.

Yadav Diamonds and Jewelry

Grosvenor Announces Lease With Yadav Diamonds At 170 Grant Street In San Francisco

January 27, 2025

Luxury jeweler secures ten-year, 3,425-square-foot lease at Union Square property. Local San Francisco business upgrading to distinguished 170 Grant location... Read More

The Gregangelo Museum

Gregangelo Museum Now A Legit San Francisco Landmark

December 12, 2024

For decades, this Balboa Terrace estate has been a museum offering visitors trippy, immersive experiences.

Glide

GLIDE Memorial Church continues the work of late Reverend Cecil Williams

October 24, 2024

Following the death of longtime leader, Reverend Cecil Williams, earlier this year, GLIDE Memorial Church continues his mission of radical love and music.

Just For Fun

‘Now is the time’: Why these small-business owners are doubling down on SF

October 21, 2024

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.