Bay Area Market Explorer

An editor reflects on radically shifting shopping habits away from algorithm-driven impulse buys toward thoughtful, lasting purchases rooted in real...

A vacant Daly City Walgreens is getting new life as a Grocery Outlet, opening Sept. 10 at 6100 Mission St.

• The 13,905-square-foot store will be...

Head to Cityline Sunnyvale for SJMADE's outdoor Little Shops Village market featuring independent makers and small shops.

• When: Friday Sept 11...

Cider Valley Fair opens its first San Jose location tomorrow at Westfield Valley Fair.

• Launch date: Grand opening September 4
• Hours: 10AM–9PM daily starting then
• Deal: $75+ promotion kicks off Friday
• Spot: Westfield Valley Fair, 2855...

Copacabana SF opens at 358 Ocean Avenue with a Latin music night built for heartbreak anthems and sing-alongs.

• Date & time: Friday, October 16 at...

District 8 candidate Emanuel Yekutiel spent a Tuesday afternoon walking Market, Castro, and 18th streets with business owners and civic leaders to...

• Skyline change: 8-story building at 89 feet becomes tallest in commercial corridor, replacing parking lot and auto shop at 1532 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
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At Backesto Park's 56th Chicano Moratorium commemoration, multiple generations of San Jose residents explored how the identity blends historical...

The North Face is opening a new storefront at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek this fall, taking over the former White House Black Market space at 78...

Saam brings a homey Thai approach to San Francisco with family-style dishes and made-to-order curries from housemade pastes. Chef Thitid...

Over 1,000 residents helped select five new murals and sculptures now lining downtown San Rafael.

• Vibrant additions like "Handle With Care" and...

The Hellas, a Hayward-born band, have crafted a ska-punk-reggae-cumbia blend rooted in local life—from BART commutes to car break-ins.

• Their north...

Practical tips for first-time shoppers stretch budgets at local markets.

• Pack smart: Bring reusable totes, small bills, a cooler bag for...

Maison Benoit is expanding from Danville to downtown Pleasanton, taking over the former Bank of America space at 337 Main Street. The larger...

East Bay food businesses are crossing into San Francisco despite steep hurdles.

• Tough economics: High real estate, labor, and food costs plus...

Oakland's aggressive sweeps are destroying vendors' food and equipment worth thousands, despite state laws allowing street vending.

• Enforcement...

Melissa Chou’s Grand Opening Bakery builds a loyal weekend following in West Oakland through a shared-space partnership with Studio Estepan, where...

Keys Cafe grand opening on September 7 at Keys Jazz Bistro in San Francisco brings live music with Samara Joy and the San Francisco Symphony – a fresh spot for Bay Area cultural discovery.

Ry’s Poke Shack brings its cult Oahu following and Netflix fame to the South Bay, opening a grab-and-go counter inside Ava’s Downtown Market & Deli on...

Participate in the 52nd annual Best of the Bay Readers’ Poll to highlight your favorite local spots and businesses. Voting wraps up October 1—cast your votes to celebrate the places shaping Bay Area community life.