We would like to acknowledge the loss of former SFHA president and board member Kathleen Manning. Kathleen was an antiquarian who sold antique books and prints, and was the president emerita of the Pacifica Historical Society. She was the co-author of books about Pacifica, Ocean Beach, and Half Moon Bay.

May her memory be for a blessing.

MEETINGS 2026

We hold live meetings with an option to view remotely via Zoom. Meetings start at 7 p.m. Congregation Sherith Israel is located at 2266 California Street, at Webster.

Parking: Check the signs. The surrounding streets contain several passenger white zones that are not active after 6 p.m. and can be used for parking in the evenings. 

There is 24-hour parking available a half-block further north on Webster at 2401 Clay, with entry on Clay Street. 

Muni: 1, 2, 22, 24.

Admission is free for members; there is a $10 admission for nonmembers. (More information can be found on the membership tab.)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 7 PM, live and on Zoom

JOSEPH AMSTER ON "THE OLDEST RESTAURANTS IN SAN FRANCISCO"

San Francisco is recognized world-wide as a premiere culinary destination, boasting well over 3,000 establishments. How many of these are 100 years or older?  Join SFHA board member and culinary historian Joseph Amster as he shares the stories of San Francisco’s oldest restaurants. These venerable institutions are still with us and continue to serve some of the best cuisine in the City.

Joseph’s presentations are always lively and he likes to include audience participation, so be prepared with a favorite restaurant memory, but please, don’t come hungry!

How to watch the presentation online

Zoom streaming is available only for SFHA members. The San Francisco History Association will send out the Zoom link and password to current members on the morning of the meeting day. Check the website membership tab to renew or obtain current membership.

Please add info@sanfranciscohistory.org to your email address book, and check your spam or bulk mail folder.