Hey everyone!

Hope you are enjoying the sun as the gloomy spring rain starts to clear out! In case the days have gotten away from you (happens to the best of us!) Mother’s Day is this weekend on Sunday. If you don’t have anything planned just yet, don’t panic! We got you covered. Keep scrolling for a few ideas, including our outstanding client offerings!

If you have been reading this newsletter for a while, you know how much my mom means to me. Over the years, I have shared some fun stories during my upbringing from her dinner parties (read more HERE) to her love of air conditioning!

A few years back, I was honored to write a piece for Out Magazine about my mom and the unique relationship gay sons have with their Mothers. Click here, I hope you will enjoy it.

Now go kiss your mom.

Lot of love,

– Andrew & the af&co. team

Whether you book a reservation, take your mom to a special event, or sign her up for a wine club, here are some ways you can celebrate your mom or mother figure in your life!

San Francisco

Canela Bistro Bar is celebrating Mother’s Day in the Castro District with a special chef-curated menu, alongside a personalized printed menu and a complimentary glass of bubbles for moms. In Union Square, Chotto Matte will debut their revamped Terraza brunch menu with curated Nikkei flavors, signature cocktails, and new dishes like Salmon & Yellowtail Parmesan Snow Nigiri and Wagyu Empanadas, all set on a lush rooftop terrace with a local DJ. In the Financial District, The Vault Garden offers a thoughtful brunch with a seasonal three-course menu and a two-course Kids Menu, while along the waterfront, Scoma’s pairs fresh, sustainably sourced seafood like cioppino and Dungeness crab with classic waterfront views. Nearby in South San Francisco, Amoura features a welcoming brunch with Mediterranean dishes like House-Baked Pita, Shakshouka, Rotisserie Lamb, and Fresh Halibut, alongside bottomless mimosas and Turkish coffee. You can also treat your mother to a reservation at Perbacco for some of the best handmade pasta in San Francisco!

East Bay

Otto’s Uptown Kitchen presents an elevated yet comforting menu with dishes like Crawfish Fritter and Ube Dutch Baby Pancake. Nearby, PAYAKK will offer a Mother’s Day banquet menu designed for sharing, with Mini Mom and Maxi Mom formats featuring dishes like Whole Branzino and Massaman Curry Beef Stew. ButtercuP Diner highlights comforting classics made from scratch like Upside-Down Pineapple Pancakes and Shrimp & Grits, with complimentary Chocolate Covered Strawberries, while High 5ive Rooftop Bar at Kissel Oakland will host a Mother’s Day Makers Market on Saturday, May 9 with women-owned businesses, mimosas, and zero-proof cocktails in a rooftop setting.

South Bay

Sushi Roku offers a limited-time menu with dishes like Pan Seared Scallops and the Cherry Blossom Roll, paired with Sauvignon Blanc and sake. In Sunnyvale, Adrestia features a curated brunch with bottomless mimosas, a Bloody Mary cart, sweet treats, and a build-your-own-bouquet experience. Wild Onion Bistro & Bar presents a Bloom & Bubbles Edition brunch with Ube Mochi Pancakes and a Wagyu Brunch Burger alongside floral tablescapes and a mini bouquet pop-up. Meyhouse will celebrate with a family feast of elevated Turkish cuisine and a full weekend of jazz performances, while Eos & Nyx is gearing up to offer a prix-fixe brunch with seasonal offerings, a patio dessert bar, a build-your-own bouquet station, DJ sets, and a Moms-Only Lounge.

North Bay

Silverado Resort hosts an annual brunch with live entertainment and a curated buffet featuring dishes like Seafood Tower and Shrimp & Andouille Paella, so book your spot now. Eight North offers a seasonal brunch menu with Warm Cinnamon Roll, Biker’s Bowl, and Greens, Eggs & Ham paired with smoothies and cocktails, with a special gift for moms. In Yountville, Clementine encourages guests to celebrate their moms with brunch and a Spritz Tower on their quaint outdoor patio, along with their menu, which features Mediterranean-influenced dishes like Beet-Cured Gavalax and Lemon-Fennel Pancakes. Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort is offering a “May is for Mothers” package with lodging, Prosecco, a gift card, geothermal pools, and a massage experience. In Napa, George+Kin’s blends comforting Americana classics with Japanese American nostalgia, offering a complimentary flower, orange juice or mimosa, and signature toffee for moms, while Rodney Strong Vineyards provides a relaxed tasting experience with vineyard views. Finally, Little Saint offers a plant-based experience with a refreshed spring menu, fresh cut flowers from their farm, wine flights, and a design-forward setting. They also recently launched their Cellar Club, which is the ideal gift!

Los Angeles

The newly opened Mom’s List in Culver City celebrates Mother’s Day with a thoughtful offer. On Sunday, May 10 from 12–4 PM, moms and mother figures who bring a photo with their children will receive a complimentary “OG” or “Classic” burger, made with organic, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

Meyhouse Restaurant Group is proud to announce its expansion into the East Bay with the opening of its third location of Meyhouse restaurant at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. This landmark opening introduces the brand’s signature Turkish experience to the East Bay, featuring the group’s largest and most ambitious project to date: Meyhouse restaurant alongside Meyhouse Jazz, a dedicated, state-of-the-art music venue integrated directly into the restaurant space.

On Tuesday, the Meyhouse team held their official ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location in San Ramon! If you are located in the East Bay, be sure to book your reservation now!

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Join Yelp SF for a series of events celebrating the sunshine season around San Francisco, from pizza parties to rooftop rendezvous.

RSVP below for FREE, exclusive events at local businesses with food, drink, and community.

🍹 Open to anyone with a Yelp account, 21+

📆 May–June 2026

📍 Businesses throughout SF

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Public Market Emeryville launched a weekly Farmers Market on Thursday, May 7, bringing a mix of local vendors and a festive atmosphere to the East Bay, complete with a live mariachi band. Guests can shop seasonal offerings like stone fruit from Resendiz Fruit Barn, vegetables and herbs from Cali-dad Farms, and strawberries from Bay Fresh, alongside specialty items like naan and hummus from Brothers Products SF.

The market will also feature baked goods from Little Sky Bakery, rotisserie chicken from Roadside Rotisserie, popcorn from Lovett Popcorn, and Thai favorites from Sawadi Thai. Beyond food, Luscious Lathers will offer handmade soaps, and Pet Studio will be selling their pet treats and toys, creating a well-rounded community experience for the family, couples, and furry friends alike!

📅 Launched Thursday, May 7 | Occurs weekly

📍 Public Market Emeryville

Cuban-inspired flavors meet California fresh for Gott’s Roadside‘s latest specials lineup. A hot-pressed Cubano, seasonal artichokes prepared two ways, and a creamy horchata shake come together for the ideal way to indulge in the spring season.

The Cubano Sandwich features Black Forest ham and house-roasted pork topped with pepperoncini, dill pickles, Swiss cheese, mayo, and spicy brown mustard on a buttered roll pressed until golden brown. Artichokes 2-Ways highlights Monterey Farms artichokes, grilled and tossed in garlic butter with crispy artichoke hearts, served with lemon mayo and lemon wedges. The Horchata Shake blends organic vanilla ice cream with cinnamon and almond milk for the ultimate finish.

📅 Now through May 20

👉 Place Your Order

📱 Need more convincing? Watch Kriselle’s video HERE

SF AAPI Cocktail Week returns for its fourth year, transforming San Francisco into a global stage for cocktail innovation and AAPI cultural storytelling. Co-founded by James Beard Award finalist Kevin Diedrich of Pacific Cocktail Haven, the week-long event will feature more than 40 bar and restaurant partners and a dozen-plus events spanning guest shifts, pop-ups, immersive experiences, and large-scale celebrations.

This year’s theme, “Spice Routes,” draws inspiration from the historic trade paths that connected Asia to the world, shaping flavors, techniques, and traditions that continue to influence modern cocktail culture. Through this lens, SF AAPI Cocktail Week highlights the people, ingredients, and stories redefining the global bar scene today.

The 2026 program features an impressive roster of internationally recognized bars, many of which are ranked among the World’s and Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Headlining participants include:

• Bar Us (Bangkok, Thailand) – No. 4 Asia’s 50 Best / No. 15 World’s 50 Best
• Penrose (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) – No. 10 Asia’s 50 Best / No. 98 World’s 100 Best
• Alice Cheongdam (Seoul, South Korea) – No. 13 Asia’s 50 Best Bars
• Night Hawk (Singapore) – No. 16 Asia’s 50 Best Bars

📅 Sunday, May 24 – Thursday, May 28

👉 Check out the full lineup of events HERE

🎟️ Secure your ticket HERE | Use promo code “PARTNER15” to receive a special rate on the two-event and all-access passes!

BloodRoot Wines, a sustainably farmed Sonoma County wine project created by Noah and Kelly Dorrance, also of Reeve Wines, is thrilled to announce the return of The Ramble, their annual grassroots music and wine festival in Healdsburg.

The festival will feature headline performances from award-winning musical artists Spoon and Lucius. What began as the Dorrances’ passion for music and wine has grown into a festival that brings people together through unforgettable performances and a shared commitment to making a difference in the world. Now in its fourth year, The Ramble continues to highlight Sonoma County’s finest wines, food, and nationally acclaimed musical talent.

This year’s festival will feature a multitude of local food vendors, including A16, The Burrow, Momo Man, Belfare, Flying Goat Coffee and more. Local winemakers and wineries will be pouring at the festival, including the Overshine Collective — whose founding members are BloodRoot, Reeve Wines, as well as Overshine Wine Co., Idlewild, Comunità, and Martha Stoumen Wines.

📅 Saturday, June 6

📍 Abel de la Luna Community Center Fields | Healdsburg, CA

🎟️ Secure your ticket here

Casa Sofia Kitchen and Bar, a colorful Latin-inspired dining destination, is set to debut in May 2026 just steps from Oracle Park in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood. Created by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Altamirano and wife/partner, Shu Altamirano, the concept is a deeply personal one, named after their 10-year-old daughter, Sofia, and inspired by their shared love of cooking together. The restaurant marks Chef Altamirano’s ninth Bay Area concept, and brings together decades of culinary expertise and heartfelt storytelling, reimagining California cuisine through a Latin American lens, with influences spanning Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and beyond.

At Casa Sofia, guests can expect fresh, local ingredients and Latin American flavors from ceviches, tiraditos, and empanadas to inventive dishes like an oven-roasted pork chop with yuca mousse, chimichurri butter, and caramelized stone fruit. The cocktail program, led by longtime collaborator and mixologist Yuri Chauca, will spotlight pisco, tequila, and elevated classics.

📱 Follow along on Instagram at @CasaSofiaSF or learn more HERE

📖 Read more on SFGate and the SF Business Times

Boxx Coffee Roasters has introduced “Boxx at Night,” a new after-hours program centered on non-alcoholic, coffee and tea-based drinks. Located in the Arts District in Los Angeles, the evening menu applies mixology techniques to a range of teas and coffee, including matcha and cold brew oolong, layered with ingredients like citrus, herbs, and spice for a more nuanced, late-night alternative to traditional bar settings.

Now open Thursday through Saturday evenings, the program positions Boxx Coffee Roasters as a destination for thoughtfully crafted N/A beverages, with drinks designed to stand on their own while maintaining the brand’s focus on quality and precision.

📅 Thursday–Saturday, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM

📍 Arts District, Los Angeles

Please join us in welcoming our newest partners, Payakk, Pietro’s and Hotel Clark!

🇹🇭 Payakk

At PAYAKK, the culinary journey is deeply rooted in the lifelong philosophy of Chef Tobb, shaped by more than 30 years of experience that began in a family kitchen in Phichit, a small town in the lower northern region of Thailand. From those early days to formal training at top culinary schools in Thailand and Japan, Chef Tobb has remained committed to a core belief that food should be sustainable, health-conscious, and creatively inspired by local ingredients. That philosophy continues to guide PAYAKK today. The restaurant honors Thai culinary traditions while reimagining them for a modern audience, sharing the stories and flavors of Thailand with the Bay Area and beyond. Its approach is grounded in respect for the environment, a focus on ingredient integrity, and a commitment to fostering meaningful cultural dialogue through food.

🍝 Pietro’s

Pietro’s is a long-standing Northern California institution, originally founded in 1956 in Vacaville and a staple in Lodi since 1985. The restaurant recently relocated to a new space in Reynolds Ranch, marking an exciting evolution for the brand. While rooted in Italian tradition, the current concept leans into a more elevated, California-driven approach with seasonal ingredients, an updated aesthetic, and a refined guest experience. It continues to serve as a beloved community gathering place with strong local loyalty and multi-generational appeal.

🛏️ Hotel Clark

The Historic Hotel Clark is a forthcoming lifestyle hotel located on Hill Street in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Steps from Angels Flight and Grand Central Market, and within close proximity to Crypto.com Arena, LA Live, and the city’s most dynamic cultural and sporting venues, the property is positioned to become a vibrant new anchor within DTLA’s evolving hospitality landscape.

Makenna Lepowsky-Gunter | Promotion!

We are so excited to share that Makenna Lepowsky-Gunther has been promoted to Associate Director of PR & Marketing at af&co. Over her four years at af&co., Makenna has shown her true public relations and hospitality expertise. Makenna’s ability to develop meaningful relationships with the media and her strategic approach have led to incredibly strong results for all of our partners. From being an expert at planning media FAM trips, to a pro at media relations, and an organizational superstar, Makenna is a key part of our team at af&co. and we are so