Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Shamann Walton on March 18 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO, CA — March 5, 2026 — Café Mélange, the café located on the ground floor of San Francisco City Hall, will celebrate its Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, March 18 , marking the official transition of ownership to Chef Dontaye Ball , owner of Gumbo Social and a longtime Bayview culinary leader. The event will feature remarks and...

Mardi Gras is Coming to Third Street San Francisco, California : Beads, brass, dancing, and Bayview pride are taking over Third Street. Community members are invited to join a Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration, a free, family-friendly street event inspired by New Orleans second-line traditions and grounded in the spirit of the neighborhood. The event brings neighbors, families, and visitors together for live music, local food, and an outdoor celebration that highlights Bayview culture,...

Contact Dontaye Ball (aka Mr. Gumbo) Gumbo Social +1 415-655-9195 hello@gumbosocial.com Instagram @gumbosocial October 14, 2025 For Immediate Release: San Francisco, California : Gumbo Social is proud to present the 3rd Annual National Gumbo Week, a 10-day celebration of food, culture, and community taking place October 16–25, 2025, at Gumbo Social (5176 3rd Street) and throughout San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood. This year’s program features an expanded lineup of neighborhood events:...