Hazy Barbecue; Masala Desi Café; ACE: New NorCal Businesses

At a time when many restaurants and stores are struggling to stay afloat, some new business owners are not letting the pandemic stop them from opening their doors.

Our Sprouts & Shutters column highlights recent restaurant, retail, and other business openings and closures in Northern California.

Restaurant Opens In Mountain View After Struggling Amid Pandemic

• The Bay Area favorite is making a comeback after shuttering all 50 locations across three states amid the pandemic.

New Pizza Joint Coming Soon To University Avenue In Berkeley

• The city is poised for its first locale of the fast-growing, Sacramento-based Pizza Guys chain. Delivery drivers needed.

San Ramon Fieldwork Brewery To Offer Full Menu

• The indoor taproom will become more spacious, too. See what will be on the menu this month.

New Texas-Style BBQ Restaurant Opens In Danville

• Open for about a month now, Hazy Barbecue in Danville isn't letting a pandemic stop it from proudly serving up some tasty Texas-style BBQ.

New Dublin Greek Restaurant Replaces Yalla Mediterranean

• See what's on the menu at this new Dublin eatery.

New Eatery Spices Up Redwood City

• Masala Desi Café is located at the site of the former Summit Café.

Livermore Restaurant Named Among Bay Area's Most Anticipated

• See which local eatery made the cut and learn when it's expected to open.

Mountain Mike's Pizza Opens On El Camino Real In Sunnyvale

• The joint is famous for its pizza pies loaded with crispy, curly pepperoni.

Pleasanton Grocery Outlet Set To Open Next Month

• The value grocery store is looking to hire.

Pleasanton To Get New Private Middle School This Fall

• This will be the third Tri-Valley Stratford School location.

Livermore To See Ace Hardware Replace Former OSH In April

• A soft opening is planned in April for the soon-to-come hardware store at 1450 First St. The store is hiring.

Pleasanton Teen Starts Jewelry Business To Follow Passion

• She initially sought a way to keep busy during quarantine. She followed her heart and started her own business.

Closures:

Cliff House Restaurant Contents Head To Auction In SF

• Now's your chance to snag a momento - like a bar stool or vintage menu - from the legendary San Francisco landmark that closed in 2020.

Campo Di Bocce Permanently Closes In Livermore

• Pandemic-spurred dining limitation "finally took its toll," owners said.

Popular Danville Bridal Boutique To Close

• "Brides on Hartz is truly a love of ours, we will always cherish the relationships we have built."

Dublin Starbucks Store Permanently Closes

• "We are very thankful to have played a role in your daily routine and that you have shared these moments of your life with us."

Godiva To Close Its Livermore Location

• The international chocolatier announced plans to close all of its North American locations by early spring.

Half-Century Old Business In Livermore To Close Amid Pandemic

• In business for 51 years, Dom's Outdoor Outfitters in Livermore will close its doors for good on April 30.

Contra Costa County Goodwill Store Among 8 Slated For Closure

• Goodwill Industries announced the closure of eight stores across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Fremont Fry's Electronics Store Permanently Closing

• The entire chain, with 31 remaining stores in 9 states, is closing forever.