Housing Developments, Easter Egg Hunt Guide & 6 New Restaurants!

Live from the Bay Area, cloudy day with a light breeze. 

Here is your weekly update:

• Oakland’s Big Redevelopment & San Mateo’s Housing Expansion

• Bay Area’s Hottest Openings & an Iron Chef’s Bold New Venture

• 25+ Easter Egg Hunts Taking Over the Bay Area in 2025

• Young Artists’ Big Moment & SF Cherry Blossom Celebration

Let’s get to it.

— Wilson Leung

New Developments & Real Estate

Oakland Planning Commission Approves Redevelopment of 3400 Ettie Street

The Oakland Planning Commission has approved the redevelopment of 3400 Ettie Street, transforming the AAA facility into a 15,294 sq. ft. commercial hub. 

The project involves merging 12 lots, demolishing four buildings, and adding over 60 new trees. 

Construction is expected to take 8 to 12 months, with the location benefiting from easy access to freeways and the Bay Bridge.

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San Mateo County Advances Affordable Housing Plans

San Mateo County has approved a plan to build 2,833 new housing units by 2031 in unincorporated areas. 

The plan includes reducing rezoning parcels from 126 to 35 and increasing density allowances to 120 units per acre in specific areas. 

These updates are necessary to avoid a 964-unit shortfall in regional housing obligations. The rezoning process must be completed by the end of the year.

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Food Digest — New Restaurants

Jagalchi

Jagalchi is a Korean food megamarket opening in Daly City, featuring a vast grocery store with a seafood counter, banchan selection, and multiple dining options. 

The 160-seat restaurant, Pogu, offers both à la carte dishes and a $95 set menu, bringing a unique Korean dining experience to the Bay Area.

• Opening: March 28

• Address: 63 Serramonte Center, Daly City

Parranga

Parranga brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico City’s street food culture to Santana Row.

Serving up house-made tortillas stuffed with barbacoa, carne asada, al pastor, and vegetarian options, this spot also offers breakfast tacos, burritos, and refreshing Mexican beers.

• Opening: April 1

• Address: 300 Santana Row, San Jose

Flour + Water Pizza Shop

Flour + Water Pizza Shop expands its reach to Mission Rock, offering quick-service “Big Slices” and 13-inch pies. 

Perfect for a grab-and-go meal or a post-game bite, this spot will cater to fans near Oracle Park with convenient pick-up and delivery options.

• Opening: April 2025

• Address: 1090 Dr. Maya Angelou Lane, San Francisco

Crustacean

After closing its Polk Street location in 2023, Crustacean returns to downtown San Francisco with its signature modern Vietnamese dishes. 

The Secret Kitchen is back, serving favorites like the famous garlic noodles, delivering both a refined and familiar dining experience.

• Opening: Spring

• Address: 195 Pine Street, San Francisco

Ama

Ama offers a fine dining experience at the Transamerica Pyramid, blending Italian and Japanese influences into an Itameshi-style menu. 

Dishes like house-made pasta with uni fondue and innovative cocktails like a Japanese kosho-spiced dirty martini make for a unique culinary adventure.

• Opening: Spring

• Address: 545 Sansome Street, San Francisco

Valley Goat

Stephanie Izard’s Valley Goat brings bold, globally inspired flavors to Sunnyvale, blending California’s fresh produce with her signature dishes. 

The menu features items like goat empanadas, spiced fish tostadas, and sticky pork shank, all cooked with intense smoky flavors from a Josper grill.

• Opening: March 31

• Address: Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale

2025 Easter Egg Hunt Guide

We’ve created the ultimate guide for Easter fun, with over 25 Easter Egg Hunts across the Bay Area!

Whether you're in search of the perfect egg or just looking for some family fun, these events are a must-attend this spring.

Check it out — some events may sell out fast!

What's Happening — Upcoming Events

Young Artists Shine in Santa Clara County’s ‘ArtNow’ Exhibition

The ‘ArtNow’ exhibition at the New Museum Los Gatos showcases nine high school students’ artwork from Los Gatos and Saratoga High Schools. 

The exhibition features a wide range of artistic expressions under the theme ‘Dreamscapes.’

• 📅 April 4 – July 20

• 📍 New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)

• Click here for more details!

San Francisco's Cherry Blossom Festival 2025

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival brings vibrant cultural celebrations to Japantown, featuring traditional Japanese arts, crafts, and food. 

Visitors can enjoy a festive atmosphere with cultural performances and community activities.

• 📅 April 12 – 13 & 19 – 20

• 📍 Japan Center, San Francisco

• Click here for more details!

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