Opening Night

Opening Night immerses you in the rush of the unknown, as restaurants around the world open their doors for the first time.

Opening Night at Oakland’s Nyum Bai

Now that chef Nite Yun’s beloved Cambodian street food has found a brick-and-mortar home at last, long-time fans of her noodle soup and bright curries pack it in for a high-energy new chapter. Pro-tip: there’s never enough rice. Did anyone hear that bell?

Opening Night at Oakland’s Nyum Bai

Opening Night with Ayesha Curry and Michael Mina

Opening Night at San Francisco's Gibson

Opening Night at Chris Cosentino’s Acacia House

Opening Night at SF's RT Rotisserie

Opening Night: Nightbird with Chef Kim Alter

Opening Night: Mister Jiu's with Chef Brandon Jew

Opening Night: Oro with Chef Jason Fox

Opening Night: Aatxe with Chef Ryan Pollnow

Opening Night: Octavia with Chef Melissa Perello

Opening Night: Aster with Chef Brett Cooper

Opening Night: BDK Restaurant with Chef Heather Terhune

Opening Night: The Progress with Chefs Nicole Krasinski and Stuart Brioza

Opening Night: Cockscomb with Chef Chris Cosentino

Opening Night: Hapa Ramen with Chef Richie Nakano