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CBS News
27-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
March Madness coming to San Francisco; businesses looking forward to crowds
All eyes are on Chase Center this week as March Madness comes to the Bay Area. The first game is set to tip off Thursday afternoon, and businesses couldn't be more excited. There weren't many people besides the neighborhood usuals out at Thrive City Wednesday afternoon, but restaurants here said this is just the quiet before the storm. "I do expect it to be maybe like close to double what a Warriors game would be. That's what we're prepared for at least," said Shane Curran, the manager of Senor Sisig. Shane Curran is the manager of Señor Sisig's new location at Thrive City. He said when the All-Star Game came into town in February business was booming. "We did maybe like two to three times what we would usually do for a normal Warriors game," said Curran. Curran said this location opened just over two months ago. It's one of several new restaurants in Thrive City. Kayah, a Burmese restaurant right next door, opened at the end of last year. "When we started, it was kind of really slow but now that I feel like everyone knows that we're here and everything, Splash and Senior Sisig, it has definitely just brought a lot more people to this area," said Holly Minix, a bartender at Kayah. College basketball fans from across the country are expected to descend on Chase Center Thursday for the doubleheader Sweet Sixteen matchups. Curran told KPIX he's curious how the event's format will impact the amount of business they get. "So, it'll be interesting to see in-between the afternoon and the evening game how much activity we get to see out here," said Curran. Minix over at Kayah said she's expecting crowds even in the morning when she starts her shift. "I've had bar guests telling me today, the last couple of days actually that they were going to be back on Thursday to watch the game," said Minix. Both Curran and Minix said they are stocked up and ready for the crowds. It's been fun for them to see Thrive City grow into this game day destination, and they're excited to see how the next big sporting event does even more to put them on the map. "I mean even just as a fan, as a Warrior fan, it's great to have this whole plaza built out you know and have all these options. I don't look at it as competition, I want everyone to thrive for lack of a better pun," said Curran.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
San Francisco ready for major economic boost from NBA All-Star Weekend
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco is gearing up for NBA All-Star Weekend, with the city's businesses, hotels, and new venues ready to welcome thousands of visitors. The NBA's 2025 All-Star signage has been placed all around Thrive City, signaling the city's biggest sports event since the pandemic. The newly opened Splash at Thrive City is preparing for a busy weekend, offering a two-level space with more than 75 TVs, a massive video wall, a DJ booth, and games. "Our philosophy is give everybody what they want when they come to a sports bar, but elevate it," said Andy Chun, partner at Splash at Thrive City. He added the venue will host both private events and public activations during the weekend, showcasing a unique experience for the city. "This is something special - something we can really be proud of. It's an experience that doesn't exist in San Francisco today, and it shows another side of what the city can be," said Chun. For small businesses like Senor Sisig, the event offers a chance to introduce their Filipino street food to a broader audience. "We're super excited. Being a basketball fan, it's one of my dreams to not only be here around the All-Star game but also to have my business, Senor Sisig, and be a part of the Warriors… and put it out to the masses," said Gil Payumo, chef and co-owner of Senor Sisig. Fikscue Craft Barbecue, an Indonesian-Texas fusion restaurant known for long lines at its Alameda location, will also open a pop-up at Thrive City during the event. "It means so much to us to showcase our craft not only to the San Francisco Bay Area community but also abroad, because it's going to be on a different level. So we're very excited in what we can bring to the table," said Reka Saleh, owner of Fikscue Craft Barbecue. With an expected 100,000-plus visitors, officials project the economic impact of the event could reach up to $350 million. The buzz is already extending downtown, where hotels are seeing high demand. "We're always excited to see guests coming in for big events, especially for sports," said Moni Escobar, front desk agent at Chancellor Hotel. The St. Regis Hotel on Third Street is fully booked from Thursday through Sunday. The economic boost stretches beyond San Francisco, as the Warriors' original home in Oakland is also hosting events, including the celebrity basketball game on Friday. Local businesses there are anticipating an uptick in traffic as well.
