Bite Bar
New bar concept from Louis Caputo and Jeffrey Grannis replacing Bisou Bistronomy. Casual bar experience planned with minor internal and external upgrades expected before opening.
Hana Japan Steak & Seafood
Family-owned teppanyaki restaurant considering opening new location in Pleasanton. Very early in process with only ABC liquor license application filed. Currently has locations in Berkeley and Dublin.
Cielo Supermarket
Family-owned Mexican specialty grocery chain opening second location in Highland Square Shopping Center. Will feature full-service grocery with prepared foods, in-store dining, taqueria, tortilleria, and various departments including produce, meat, deli, and bakery.
Il Porto
Waterfront cafe at Alcatraz Landing ferry pier, 3,700-square-foot space with outdoor patio, will serve beer, wine and spirits. Owner is tech investor turned restaurateur behind Il Parco and Colibri.
Claws of Mantis
Vietnamese pop-up Claws of Mantis (shortening name to Mantis) will partner with Fat Cat wine club in former Outer Orbit space. Chef Kevin Tang plans to serve Southern Vietnamese dishes like fried branzino with mango salad after returning from Vietnam trip.
Ling Nam Express
Filipino bakery and restaurant opening two new Bay Area locations called ‘Ling Nam Express’. Union City location targeting June opening, South San Francisco location also planned at 231 Grand Ave with construction begun but no target date given.
Carnitas El Rincon
Michoacan-style carnitas restaurant taking over former Gabriella’s Pizza space. Chain with 21 locations across California and Nevada. Will serve carnitas by the pound, tacos, burritos and combos with accessible pricing.
Betty on J
Second location of Betty Wine Bar + Bistro expanding to East Sacramento. Will operate as an all-day European-style bistro with coffee program, pastries, wine and food including green curry ceviche, bucatini all’amatriciana, and Thai beef carpaccio. Plans to add kitchen hood for burger and moules-frites.
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant under new ownership reopening after remodel. Owner also operates Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant in Oakland. Menu will feature classic Ethiopian dishes like wots, tibs, and injera.
SoDo Donuts
SoDo Donuts, the Bay Area’s first all-sourdough donut company, is launching a food residency at Hammerling Wines in Berkeley’s Gilman District. This will be their first fixed location after three years of pop-ups. They will offer sourdough donuts with sophisticated flavors, plus sandwiches and focaccia.