Grand Opening Alert: These Restaurants Are Coming Soon

San Francisco Magazine Luke Tsai Nan Phelps Three much-anticipated openings. Benchmark Oakland Oakland ETA: July 2018 Run by husband-and-wife tandem Peter and Melissa Swanson, the original Benchmark Pizzeria, in sleepy Kensington, is one of the East Bay’s hidden gems, with its crowd-pleasing menu of Cal-Italian pizzas and pastas. The Oakland edition, located in the former Desco location, will feature a full bar and a more prominent platform. 499 9th St. (Near Washington St.) Images and Caption...