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California vows to fight Trump's mail-in voting order

State officials are preparing for another legal fight before the midterms.

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California&#x27;s vote-by-mail system faces new uncertainty less than three months before the midterms after the Supreme Court on Monday allowed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="8c7fd8f6-8d27-4eb1-9aca-2f3e7e35107b" data-vars-headline="California vows to fight Trump&#x27;s mail-in voting order" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">President Trump&#x27;s</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="executive order" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/25/trump-mail-in-voting-order-blocked" data-vars-content-id="8c7fd8f6-8d27-4eb1-9aca-2f3e7e35107b" data-vars-headline="California vows to fight Trump&#x27;s mail-in voting order" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/25/trump-mail-in-voting-order-blocked" target="_self">executive order</a> restricting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mail-in voting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/23/mail-in-voting-trump-pew-poll" data-vars-content-id="8c7fd8f6-8d27-4eb1-9aca-2f3e7e35107b" data-vars-headline="California vows to fight Trump&#x27;s mail-in voting order" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/23/mail-in-voting-trump-pew-poll" target="_self">mail-in voting</a> to move forward.Why it matters: The decision could upend the midterms, but the legal battle is far from over and the exact effect on California&#x27;s upcoming elections remains unclear.

 Behind the Flock backlash in San Francisco

A national surveillance fight is spilling onto San Francisco streets as Flock's footprint expands.

Activists and citizens across the political spectrum are pushing back against license plate readers made by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flock and similar companies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/08/04/flock-ceo-douglas-county-sheriff-regret-axon-data" data-vars-content-id="58fea506-e5ca-407d-9248-f4b664c2d557" data-vars-headline=" Behind the Flock backlash in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/08/04/flock-ceo-douglas-county-sheriff-regret-axon-data" target="_self">Flock and similar companies</a>, fueled by privacy concerns and suspected police misuse.Why it matters: Flock cameras are suddenly emerging as the next big target of populist anti-tech, pro-privacy sentiment, alongside the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data centers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/18/data-center-growth-map-states" data-vars-content-id="58fea506-e5ca-407d-9248-f4b664c2d557" data-vars-headline=" Behind the Flock backlash in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/18/data-center-growth-map-states" target="_self">data centers</a> fueling the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI boom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/12/ai-boom-goldman-sachs" data-vars-content-id="58fea506-e5ca-407d-9248-f4b664c2d557" data-vars-headline=" Behind the Flock backlash in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/12/ai-boom-goldman-sachs" target="_self">AI boom</a>.

It's SF Friday News Quiz time

Flex those news chops and see if you can snag a perfect score. Glory awaits!

It&#x27;s Friday, friends!<ul><li>Time to flex those local news chops once again, click on in and get quizzed.</li></ul>

Valkyries' rise brings 2027 WNBA All-Star Game to San Francisco

The Valkyries' breakout success is bringing another major sporting event.

San Francisco will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game, adding to the city’s growing roster of major sporting events.State of play: Tuesday&#x27;s announcement comes a day after the Golden State Valkyries <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="secured their second" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49645344/valkyries-beat-wings-clinch-playoff-spot-second-straight-season" data-vars-content-id="63593e1e-20bf-40f5-a37b-9e67da7a0990" data-vars-headline="Valkyries&#x27; rise brings 2027 WNBA All-Star Game to San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49645344/valkyries-beat-wings-clinch-playoff-spot-second-straight-season" target="_blank">secured their second</a> straight playoff berth, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="beating the Dallas Wings 78-70" data-vars-click-url="https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20260817" data-vars-content-id="63593e1e-20bf-40f5-a37b-9e67da7a0990" data-vars-headline="Valkyries&#x27; rise brings 2027 WNBA All-Star Game to San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20260817" target="_blank">beating the Dallas Wings 78-70</a>.

Skip the farmers market with these CSA boxes

Support local farms while getting fresh seasonal produce delivered.

Food and Drink

If you want a box of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fruits and vegetables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/21/urban-farm-supporting-women" data-vars-content-id="2ce59d81-580d-4559-b153-cc1cfc8a8b09" data-vars-headline="Skip the farmers market with these CSA boxes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/21/urban-farm-supporting-women" target="_self">fruits and vegetables</a> dropped on your doorstep, you might consider signing up for a CSA box.The big picture: You can buy boxes or sign up for subscriptions from local farms, and they deliver the fresh produce to you, so you don&#x27;t have to brave the crowds at a farmers market.

These are San Francisco's biggest restaurant openings right now

New Thai spots and pop-ups going permanent are reshaping the SF dining scene.

A beloved jazz bar is back. A Michelin-starred chef&#x27;s Thai spot is about to open. And a new class of pop-ups is graduating to brick-and-mortar.Why it matters: Your summer is about to get more delicious.

Why Harris' Restaurant remains one of San Francisco's best steakhouses

The pepper steak is everything you want in a hearty dinner.

About once a month, I dine somewhere that feels frozen in time, where the food is only part of the draw and the experience is rooted in the charm of a bygone era.State of play: I recently landed at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Harris&#x27; Restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.harrisrestaurant.com/about" data-vars-content-id="cd39e6d8-7e19-4e37-a717-af490cba319a" data-vars-headline="Why Harris&#x27; Restaurant remains one of San Francisco&#x27;s best steakhouses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.harrisrestaurant.com/about" target="_blank">Harris&#x27; Restaurant</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="longtime steakhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://sf.eater.com/dining-report/212259/harris-restaurant-review" data-vars-content-id="cd39e6d8-7e19-4e37-a717-af490cba319a" data-vars-headline="Why Harris&#x27; Restaurant remains one of San Francisco&#x27;s best steakhouses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sf.eater.com/dining-report/212259/harris-restaurant-review" target="_blank">longtime steakhouse</a> that&#x27;s been serving the city since 1984 (and before that, famously so as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grison&#x27;s Steakhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bob-Grison-Legendary-S-F-Restaurateur-2976855.php" data-vars-content-id="cd39e6d8-7e19-4e37-a717-af490cba319a" data-vars-headline="Why Harris&#x27; Restaurant remains one of San Francisco&#x27;s best steakhouses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bob-Grison-Legendary-S-F-Restaurateur-2976855.php" target="_blank">Grison&#x27;s Steakhouse</a>).

SF Bay Area tops U.S. host cities in World Cup prices

There is a wild variance in prices across U.S. host cities.

Sports

A beer at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium will set soccer fans back $24.50 — the highest concession price among U.S. cities hosting the World Cup.Why it matters: Fans are paying dramatically different prices for food and drinks depending on which of the 11 U.S. host cities they&#x27;re in.

San Francisco's coolest new cafés offer more than coffee

From vinyl listening lounges to flower workshops, these cafés are built for lingering.

Things to Do

San Francisco&#x27;s trendiest new cafés are offering much more than a caffeine fix. These four newcomers are turning coffee runs into all-day experiences.Why it matters: As people seek more community-focused <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third spaces" data-vars-click-url="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/the-rise-of-third-places-reshapes-how-americans-spend-summer-days/" data-vars-content-id="c5751390-e34f-42fe-84d1-6fcae8a1902e" data-vars-headline="San Francisco&#x27;s coolest new cafés offer more than coffee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/the-rise-of-third-places-reshapes-how-americans-spend-summer-days/" target="_blank">third spaces</a>, a new crop of cafés is pairing high-quality drinks with experiences that encourage people to stay awhile.

How to crab in the San Francisco Bay

Here's where to catch crab before peak season fades.

We&#x27;re lucky to live in a city where you can <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="source local crab" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fishermanswharf.org/things-to-do/crab/" data-vars-content-id="570fbc0c-9f95-44fd-b03d-3143e5768646" data-vars-headline="How to crab in the San Francisco Bay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fishermanswharf.org/things-to-do/crab/" target="_blank">source local crab</a> directly from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fishermen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/13/fresh-dungeness-crabs-hit-fisherman-s-wharf" data-vars-content-id="570fbc0c-9f95-44fd-b03d-3143e5768646" data-vars-headline="How to crab in the San Francisco Bay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/13/fresh-dungeness-crabs-hit-fisherman-s-wharf" target="_self">fishermen</a>. But have you tried catching your own? The big crab picture: I&#x27;ve been crabbing a lot in Sausalito recently and caught several myself, which I&#x27;ve paired with a decadent hot butter sauce, linguine and a glass of crisp white wine — highly recommend. <ul><li>Don&#x27;t know where to start? Here&#x27;s an easy guide to follow before peak recreational crabbing season slows down at the end of June. </li></ul>

Original Joe's, Balboa Cafe join this year's Outside Lands

The festival is also adding pastry carts, mashups and global flavors.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Outside Lands" data-vars-click-url="https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/" target="_blank">Outside Lands</a> has become a pretty reliable tracker of San Francisco&#x27;s food trends. State of play: This year&#x27;s lineup — released this week — features 100 local establishments and is heavy on pastries, comfort food and dessert.What to expect: Household names like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Señor Sisig" data-vars-click-url="https://www.senorsisig.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.senorsisig.com/" target="_blank">Señor Sisig</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Koja Kitchen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kojakitchen.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kojakitchen.com/" target="_blank">Koja Kitchen</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tacolicious" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tacolicious.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tacolicious.com/" target="_blank">Tacolicious</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Woodhouse Fish Co." data-vars-click-url="https://www.woodhousefish.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.woodhousefish.com/" target="_blank">Woodhouse Fish Co.</a> are all returning to the festival, which takes place August 7-9 in Golden Gate Park.What&#x27;s new: Some of the buzziest additions reflect the city&#x27;s love of nostalgic, old-school restaurants, with several longtime local institutions joining the festival for the first time.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Original Joe&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.originaljoes.com/north-beach/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.originaljoes.com/north-beach/" target="_blank">Original Joe&#x27;s</a> will bring prime rib dip sandwiches and spicy rigatoni.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Balboa Cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.balboacafesf.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.balboacafesf.com/" target="_blank">Balboa Cafe</a> plans to serve chicken paillard tenders, Caesar salad wraps and espresso martinis on tap.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Perry&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.perryssf.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.perryssf.com/" target="_blank">Perry&#x27;s</a> is also making its debut with classics like cheeseburgers and homestyle mac and cheese. </li></ul>Between the lines: There will also be a broader mix of global cuisine, including Nigerian newcomer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jollof Kitchen" data-vars-click-url="https://thejollofkitchen.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thejollofkitchen.com/" target="_blank">Jollof Kitchen</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Meski" data-vars-click-url="https://www.meskisf.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.meskisf.com/" target="_blank">Meski</a>, the Ethiopian and Afro-Latin concept tied to Sobre Mesa chef Nelson German and Warriors star Draymond Green.The intrigue: Some of the more interesting additions are the one-off restaurant mashups.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wise Sons" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wisesonsdeli.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wisesonsdeli.com/" target="_blank">Wise Sons</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Outta Sight Pizza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thatsouttasight.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thatsouttasight.com/" target="_blank">Outta Sight Pizza</a> will serve pastrami dip sandwiches and burrata pizza bagels.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Reem&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reemscalifornia.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reemscalifornia.com/" target="_blank">Reem&#x27;s</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lion Dance Cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.liondancecafe.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.liondancecafe.com/" target="_blank">Lion Dance Cafe</a> are teaming up on flatbread wraps with sambal and harissa yogurt. </li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jaji" data-vars-click-url="https://www.jajioak.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.jajioak.com/" target="_blank">Jaji</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tallboy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tallboy.bar/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tallboy.bar/" target="_blank">Tallboy</a> are bringing lamb lavash wraps and dirty martini olive potato chips.</li></ul>Desserts galore: Festivalgoers looking for a sugar rush won&#x27;t have to look far — pastry carts will be roaming the grounds all weekend.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Parachute Bakery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.parachutebakery.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.parachutebakery.com/" target="_blank">Parachute Bakery</a> is bringing yuzu pastries and vanilla and passionfruit croissants.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tano" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/tano__sf/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/tano__sf/" target="_blank">Tano</a> will serve its decadent ube-infused salt bread and sesame-toffee chocolate-chip cookies.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Humphry Slocombe" data-vars-click-url="https://humphryslocombe.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorMZupvDleJN-sZNOyE8iQ9sGdKeWPwGBsrFy4ZBj_8gG9KzdMR" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://humphryslocombe.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorMZupvDleJN-sZNOyE8iQ9sGdKeWPwGBsrFy4ZBj_8gG9KzdMR" target="_blank">Humphry Slocombe</a> returns with its famous &quot;secret breakfast&quot; sundaes and bourbon caramel coke floats.</li></ul>As for the drinks, Cocktail Magic is back with themed bar pours, Wine Lands returns with new producers, and Beer Lands expands with breweries like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wondrous" data-vars-click-url="https://wondrousbrewing.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wondrousbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Wondrous</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Leopard Mark" data-vars-click-url="https://untappd.com/TheLeopardMarkBrewingCo" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://untappd.com/TheLeopardMarkBrewingCo" target="_blank">The Leopard Mark</a>.

Where to go during SF Restaurant Week

Book your reservation, or plan out your next week of meals, now.

Eating out in San Francisco may feel a bit more accessible for the next week or so.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Restaurant Week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfrestaurantweek.com/about/" data-vars-content-id="ba66a852-a06b-4c43-9db3-e63cd806a107" data-vars-headline="Where to go during SF Restaurant Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfrestaurantweek.com/about/" target="_blank">Restaurant Week</a>, which begins today and runs through April 19, gives diners a chance to try some of the city&#x27;s best restaurants at lower prices — with prix-fixe menus ranging from as low as $10 for lunch or brunch and up to $90 for dinner.<ul><li>Here are some of my top picks:</li></ul>

Beloved night markets return to Castro, Cole Valley

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The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and San Francisco is easing back into one of its favorite seasonal rituals: neighborhood night markets.Why it matters: What started as a pandemic-era workaround has evolved into a beloved community staple, with live music, kid-friendly activities, rows of local food vendors, pop-ups, and bespoke goods.

Where to get ice cream in San Francisco

For a city that&#x27;s often foggy and cold, we sure do love our ice cream, and even more so when it&#x27;s warm enough that a double scoop feels less like a treat and more like a necessity.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s where to grab a sweet treat to help you cool down amid this week&#x27;s heat wave. </li></ul>

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