Susana Guerrero

2 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Susana Guerrero

My, how Bay Area malls have changedBut as other malls around the Bay Area began overhauling their spaces, I somehow overlooked Hillsdale, despite my fond memories of shopping there as a child. As someone who lives in a sleepy East Bay town, having access to a selection of San Francisco-based restaurants and popular chains was enough of a reason to get me excited about visiting this Peninsula mall. So, on a recent Tuesday, I headed over after a nearly 10-year hiatus.

2 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Susana Guerrero

“After 77 unforgettable years on the corner of Pico and Normandie, it’s time for me to hang up my apron and for us to say goodbye (for now),” Chrys wrote. “On May 4, 2025, we will close this chapter with our hearts full of love and gratitude for the incredible community that has supported us for generations.”LoopNet has listed the property at 2771 W. Pico Blvd. for sale for $5.2 million, but owner Chrys declined to comment about the specific details regarding his decision to close.

3 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Susana Guerrero

Food & Wine released its annual Global Tastemakers Awards on Wednesday, where it highlighted a selection of the country’s best restaurants in addition to the best U.S. cities for food and drink. Burdell, which was added to the coveted Michelin Guide last summer, claimed No. 1 in the magazine’s ranking for the top 15 U.S. restaurants as well as the No. 1 spot for the best overall U.S. winners. “It was an amazing surprise to wake up to today,” chef-owner Geoff Davis told SFGATE.

3 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Susana Guerrero

Westfield Valley Fair Mall has distinguished itself as a foodie destination in recent years, given its revamped collection of culinary offerings like Eataly and Baekjeong Korean barbecue restaurant. Soon, it will also be home to a new restaurant helmed by a “Top Chef Canada” winner. The South Bay mall is expected to gain a Canadian-based restaurant, JOEY, which has dozens of locations across Canada and the U.S., including restaurants in Southern California.

3 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Susana Guerrero

Brightly colored bags of instant ramyun are immaculately stacked along grocery store shelves as customers weave their way through crowds to take a closer look. The number of noodle options seems endless, but that’s not the only thing that kept hundreds of people buzzing inside the newly opened Jagalchi Korean food complex in Daly City’s Serramonte Center.