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This Sonoma County Lakeside Property Will Live as a Brewery Again
is the associate editor for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest region writing about restaurant and bar trends, coffee and cafes, and pop-ups.
A local beer garden is giving a defunct Sonoma County brewery space a new lease on life. The team at Brewsters Beer Garden is nearing completion on their new Waterhawk Lake Club, remodeling the former Bear Republic Brewing Co. location in Rohnert Park. This restaurant is a separate project from the original sprawling Petaluma restaurant. Co-owner Mike Goebel told Sonoma Magazine the vibe will be similar, though, with lots of outdoor seating and approachable food.
An Instagram post on Sunday, July 13, from Brewsters showcased a bit of the new restaurant. The huge space, which sits next to Roberts Lake, has sat vacant for two years. In April 2025, the Press Democrat reported Brewsters had taken the lease. The Bear Republic location shut down after local player Drake's Brewing Co. acquired the business and moved operations to San Leandro. A final opening date for Waterhawk Lake Club is still TBD.
SF's carb party is back for a third year
The outstanding Pizza, Bagel, & Beer Festival hits North Beach Saturday, August 16 from noon to 4 p.m. The neighborhood party brings 65 local pizzerias, bagelries, and breweries together for a day of indulgence. There's the Ooni Pizza Championship competition, a full beer garden, DJ sets. General admission tickets start at $90, and there are absolutely pricier versions with more bells and whistles (and bagels).
New specialty cafe hits Japantown
Best Boy Electric, a new coffee shop, just popped up in an area not known for its swanky pour-over coffee services. The large-ish space on Post Street serves standard coffee drinks and, of course, It Girl-once-again matcha. There are also a number of pastries on hand, including doughnuts. The business is open every day of the week, with Monday through Friday service 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Restaurant raffle and tasting event is on
The Golden Gate Restaurant Association's first-ever Taste Summer SF launches today, July 14, and runs through Sunday, August 31. Participants in the event can dine at or visit any seven San Francisco restaurants or farmers markets to be entered in a raffle to win one of three staycation packages. There's a quick form to fill out to join the passport-style contest.
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