This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateHakkasan, the swanky fine-dining Chinese restaurant located near Union Square, has permanently closed due to the impact of COVID-19.The restaurant is part of a chain that operates 12 locations worldwide. San Francisco is the only location closing for good.“The impact of COVID-19 on our global operations has forced us to evaluate the viability of our venues and make a number of prudent yet difficult business decisions. To preserve the long-term stability of our business, we have permanently closed Hakkasan San Francisco,” a...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateHakkasan, the swanky fine-dining Chinese restaurant located near Union Square, has permanently closed due to the impact of COVID-19.The restaurant is part of a chain that operates 12 locations worldwide. San Francisco is the only location closing for good.“The impact of COVID-19 on our global operations has forced us to evaluate the viability of our venues and make a number of prudent yet difficult business decisions. To preserve the long-term stability of our business, we have permanently closed Hakkasan San Francisco,” a...WW…

Since the Bay Area went under a shelter in place order on March 16, for most of us that means we're stuck in a scene out of the movie "Groundhog Day." For Cow Hollow resident Rob Sayegh, that has meant mourning the element of surprise.…Since the Bay Area went under a shelter in place order on March 16, for most of us that means we're stuck in a scene out of the movie "Groundhog Day." For Cow Hollow resident Rob Sayegh, that has meant mourning the element of surprise.WW…

An unexpected drizzle didn't deter waiting customers at popular brunch spot Zazie on Friday, the first day of outdoor dining in San Francisco.…An unexpected drizzle didn't deter waiting customers at popular brunch spot Zazie on Friday, the first day of outdoor dining in San Francisco.WW…

The San Francisco Unified School District has received a $10 million donation from a local tech entrepreneur just two weeks before the new school year begins.This is the second gift from Twitter co-founder Evan Williams and his wife Sara since the pandemic. The couple gave $1.1 million in March to support the district’s efforts to alleviate food insecurity for students and families most severely impacted by the economic fallout.“We’ve been supporting SFUSD for years because public education is fundamental and SFUSD shares our commitment to equity and innovation,” said Sara Williams. “This...…The San Francisco Unified School District has received a $10 million donation from a local tech entrepreneur just two weeks before the new school year begins.This is the second gift from Twitter co-founder Evan Williams and his wife Sara since the pandemic. The couple gave $1.1 million in March to support the district’s efforts to alleviate food insecurity for students and families most severely impacted by the economic fallout.“We’ve been supporting SFUSD for years because public education is fundamental and SFUSD shares our commitment to equity and innovation,” said Sara Williams. “This...WW…

Michelle Klimesh said that Diablo Gymnastics had its best financial year ever in 2019.2020 couldn’t look more different.Instead, the business owner is doing everything she can to keep the San Ramon business running, including selling her great-grandfather’s house in Iowa, which has been in her family for generations.“Thank God I was so financially conservative,” Klimesh said. “Most gymnastic schools are like restaurants, and if I had to guess they aren’t going to make it through the pandemic. Many were already in debt before this started.”Klimesh said she was lucky to have money in the bank...…Michelle Klimesh said that Diablo Gymnastics had its best financial year ever in 2019.2020 couldn’t look more different.Instead, the business owner is doing everything she can to keep the San Ramon business running, including selling her great-grandfather’s house in Iowa, which has been in her family for generations.“Thank God I was so financially conservative,” Klimesh said. “Most gymnastic schools are like restaurants, and if I had to guess they aren’t going to make it through the pandemic. Many were already in debt before this started.”Klimesh said she was lucky to have money in the bank...WW…

With topography like San Francisco, you don’t have to go far to find a good view. Pair that view with a leisurely, old-fashioned tree swing and you’ve got the makings of a pretty perfect stop.We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular swings in the Bay Area. While this list includes common places where swings reside, due to safety concerns they’re often taken down. Use these swings at your own risk. Even if you get to a spot and a swing is missing, it’s probably a great place to take in the views and snap a photo anyway.In 2018, a group dubbed #SwingbombSF put up more than 50 rope...…With topography like San Francisco, you don’t have to go far to find a good view. Pair that view with a leisurely, old-fashioned tree swing and you’ve got the makings of a pretty perfect stop.We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular swings in the Bay Area. While this list includes common places where swings reside, due to safety concerns they’re often taken down. Use these swings at your own risk. Even if you get to a spot and a swing is missing, it’s probably a great place to take in the views and snap a photo anyway.In 2018, a group dubbed #SwingbombSF put up more than 50 rope...WW…

Salesforce has donated a total of $18 million to support Bay Area schools in advance of the new school year, which begins this month.With the contribution, the company said it hopes to support teachers and help close the digital technology divide amid the pandemic. While parents and children are expected to embrace remote learning, many students don’t own a computer or have internet access. Shutting down schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted vulnerable populations.Nine million will support the San Francisco Unified School District, building on existing programs...…Salesforce has donated a total of $18 million to support Bay Area schools in advance of the new school year, which begins this month.With the contribution, the company said it hopes to support teachers and help close the digital technology divide amid the pandemic. While parents and children are expected to embrace remote learning, many students don’t own a computer or have internet access. Shutting down schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted vulnerable populations.Nine million will support the San Francisco Unified School District, building on existing programs...WW…

Is it finally time to leave the Bay Area?California issued a shelter-in-place order in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and many residents are still working in tiny apartments with astronomical rents. But as companies like , Facebook and Square announced permanent work from home changes, the temptation of a sprawling backyard or the elusive third bedroom is sounding pretty good right now. An anonymous survey of 4,400 tech workers, conducted by Blind, found that two-thirds of employees would consider leaving the Bay Area if they had the option to work remotely.So we decided to ask...…Is it finally time to leave the Bay Area?California issued a shelter-in-place order in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and many residents are still working in tiny apartments with astronomical rents. But as companies like , Facebook and Square announced permanent work from home changes, the temptation of a sprawling backyard or the elusive third bedroom is sounding pretty good right now. An anonymous survey of 4,400 tech workers, conducted by Blind, found that two-thirds of employees would consider leaving the Bay Area if they had the option to work remotely.So we decided to ask...WW…

San Francisco resident David Wang really wanted to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. But at 42 years old, he wasn’t eligible for it yet in San Francisco County.He joined the Bay Area vaccine hunters Facebook group after reading about it online, hoping to find a place where he could be vaccinated sooner than April 15. In the information-filled online forum, members share stories on everything from appointment availability to how they to offering help to seniors and those without internet access book appointments.While monitoring the group daily, Wang noticed that many people...…San Francisco resident David Wang really wanted to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. But at 42 years old, he wasn’t eligible for it yet in San Francisco County.He joined the Bay Area vaccine hunters Facebook group after reading about it online, hoping to find a place where he could be vaccinated sooner than April 15. In the information-filled online forum, members share stories on everything from appointment availability to how they to offering help to seniors and those without internet access book appointments.While monitoring the group daily, Wang noticed that many people...WW…

It has been three months since San Francisco first enacted its stay-at-home order, and the city is now taking its first tentative steps toward reopening restaurants and cafes for sit-down service. Outdoor dining officially began as of June 12, and restaurants across town reopened patios and took over sidewalks to welcome back diners wanting to dine out. Here's a list of places with outdoor spaces in San Francisco that confirmed they'll be open for service.This list will be continuously updated as more restaurants and cafes open for outdoor dining. Not on the list? Email Food + Drinks editor...…It has been three months since San Francisco first enacted its stay-at-home order, and the city is now taking its first tentative steps toward reopening restaurants and cafes for sit-down service. Outdoor dining officially began as of June 12, and restaurants across town reopened patios and took over sidewalks to welcome back diners wanting to dine out. Here's a list of places with outdoor spaces in San Francisco that confirmed they'll be open for service.This list will be continuously updated as more restaurants and cafes open for outdoor dining. Not on the list? Email Food + Drinks editor...WW…