Dianne De Guzman

1 week ago | sf.eater.com | Dianne De Guzman

At the top of a new month, it’s time to revisit that long list of restaurants you’ve been meaning to try across the city. For longtime staples to check off, you’ll want this map of classic San Francisco restaurants or perhaps the Eater San Francisco 38, a guide to some of the city’s best destinations for pizza, oysters, and top-notch dim sum. This list, however — the Eater SF Heatmap — highlights recently opened spots or ones we’re particularly excited about for one reason or another.

2 weeks ago | sf.eater.com | Dianne De Guzman

Eater This is a list of the Bay Area’s most notable restaurant and bar openings, with new updates published once a week. Did we miss something great? Please, drop us a line. May 1NORTH BEACH — The North Beach neighborhood has a new spot for cocktails, arcade games, and tacos. Next Door is the sister business to Columbus Cafe and, yes, the two businesses are literally located next door to each other.

2 weeks ago | sf.eater.com | Dianne De Guzman

True Laurel The best of the best in the bar world gathered in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday, April 29, to learn who landed on this year’s list of North America’s 50 Best Bars. It’s a who’s-who of bartenders and bars across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, all vying to be named the capital-B best, and two local San Francisco bars landed in the top 20.

2 weeks ago | sf.eater.com | Dianne De Guzman

After four long years of work, Clark’s Oyster Bar has finally opened the doors to its Menlo Park location as of Tuesday, April 22, bringing lobster rolls and seafood-laden platters to the neighborhood. The Austin-based mini-chain has slowly expanded in the U.S. over the last decade, with locations in Aspen, Houston, and Montecito, and Menlo Park marks its fifth restaurant, and first in the Bay Area.

2 weeks ago | pdx.eater.com | Dianne De Guzman

Dina Avila/EPDX This is a curated list of Portland’s most notable and permanent restaurant and bar closures. See a closing we missed? Then drop us a line. VERNON — Bollywood Theater’s Southeast Division Street location closed on Saturday, April 19, the Oregonian reports. On the plus side, Bollywood isn’t wiped out for good; the Alberta space will continue on and expand its hours to include lunch.