The rise in volume reflects a broader shift in how people dine, socialize and engage ... By the end of the night, many leave ...

For many diners who grew up in the visuals-obsessed Instagram era, a restaurant doesn’t need to have a particular aesthetic — it just needs to have a memorable one. What might that look like?

Florence and many more chefs are booking out private dining rooms (PDRs) throughout the city. It’s because San Francisco’s energy is better than it has been in years. Downtown is busier than ...