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Che Fico reopens in San Francisco months after June fire

Che Fico reopens in San Francisco months after June fire

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Che Fico reopened October 18, four months after a June fire. La Piazza's Union Square lease vote and Slice Wolf's location remain pending.

October 18th, 2026: Che Fico reopens after four-month fire closure

Overview

Updated Oct 25

Che Fico reopened on October 18, four months after a June 11 fire closed the Nopa restaurant. A LinkedIn post the next day said the team had returned and urged diners to book tables.

The Gallo family, behind Colibri, plans La Piazza, an Italian espresso and pizza bar, for Union Square next April. The outcome of a Recreation and Park Commission vote on its nine-year lease has not been reported. Sebastopol's Psychic Pie is planning Slice Wolf, a Roman-style pizza counter, for early 2027.

Why it matters

Che Fico's return restores a Divisadero dining anchor after a four-month fire closure, giving Nopa a familiar spot back.

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Key Indicators

129
Days closed before scheduled reopening
From the June 11 fire to the scheduled October 18 reopening
3
Restaurant moves in the roundup
Che Fico's planned reopening, La Piazza's Union Square lease, and Psychic Pie's Slice Wolf expansion

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People Involved

David Nayfeld
David Nayfeld
Chef and co-owner of Che Fico
Reopened Che Fico on October 18, 2026, four months after a fire closed it.
 Angela Pinkerton
Angela Pinkerton
Pastry chef at Che Fico
Che Fico reopened October 18, 2026; her return with the pastry program was not separately reported.
SG
Santiago Gallo
Co-owner of La Piazza and Il Porto
Planning La Piazza for Union Square and Il Porto at Pier 31
NL
Nicholi Ludlow
Co-founder of Psychic Pie and Slice Wolf
In lease negotiations for Slice Wolf in San Francisco

Organizations Involved

Che Fico
Che Fico
Restaurant
Reopened October 18, 2026, after a June 11 fire closed it for four months.

Italian taverna on Divisadero Street in San Francisco's Nopa neighborhood, known for pizza, handmade pasta, and pastries.
Colibri
Colibri
Restaurant
Planning La Piazza for Union Square, opening April 2027

The Gallo family, behind the Mexican restaurant Colibri, plans La Piazza, an Italian espresso and pizza bar, on Union Square.
Psychic Pie
Psychic Pie
Bakery
Expanding to SF as Slice Wolf, targeting early 2027

Sebastopol bakery expanding to San Francisco as Slice Wolf, a Roman-style pizza counter targeting early 2027.
PI
La Piazza
Restaurant
Selected for Union Square kiosk; opening April 2027

Italian espresso and pizza bar planned by the Gallo family for the Union Square kiosk near Powell Street.
SW
Slice Wolf
Restaurant
In lease negotiations; targeting early 2027

Roman-style pizza counter from Psychic Pie founders, planned for San Francisco.

Timeline

June 2026 October 2026

5 events Latest: October 18th, 2026 · 3 weeks ago
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  1. Che Fico reopens after four-month fire closure

    Latest Reopening

    Che Fico reopened on October 18, 129 days after a June 11 fire forced it to close. A LinkedIn post the next day said the team had returned and urged diners to book tables.

  2. Che Fico sets October 18 reopening

    Reopening

    Che Fico will reopen October 18, four months after the June fire closed it, with reservations open now.

  3. La Piazza chosen for Union Square kiosk

    Announcement

    San Francisco's Recreation and Parks Department announced it had selected La Piazza, an Italian espresso and pizza bar from the Gallo family, for a nine-year lease at the Union Square kiosk, pending a commission vote.

  4. Psychic Pie details Slice Wolf expansion

    Expansion

    Psychic Pie is planning Slice Wolf, a Roman-style pizza counter in San Francisco, with an opening targeted for early 2027, subject to lease negotiations.

  5. Fire forces Che Fico to close

    Incident

    A fire on June 11 forced the Nopa restaurant to close for four months.

Scenarios

1

Che Fico's comeback sticks

Likely Resolves by Apr 9, 2027

Discussed by: SFist, Eater SF

The restaurant returns to its pre-fire rhythm: reservations booked weeks out, positive reviews, full service. The reopening goes smoothly and the Nopa favorite regains its place in the city's dining rotation.

2

Reopening hits a snag

Unlikely Resolves by Apr 9, 2027

Discussed by: industry observers

Staffing shortages, lingering fire damage, or a slow return of customers force another closure or a muted comeback. The restaurant struggles to regain its footing.

3

Expansion bets land

Possible Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: SFist

Colibri's Italian spot opens on Union Square and Psychic Pie opens its San Francisco location, adding to the city's dining recovery.

4

La Piazza lease clears Recreation and Park Commission

Deadline passed (Oct 20, 2026)

Discussed by: SF Chronicle, city press release

The commission votes next week on the nine-year lease for La Piazza at the Union Square kiosk. Approval clears the way for an April 2027 opening, after a B. Patisserie pop-up ends in February.

Historical Context

One moment from history that rhymes with this story — and how it unfolded.

March 1982

Chez Panisse fire (1982)

A fire destroyed the kitchen and dining room of Alice Waters' Chez Panisse in Berkeley. The restaurant had been open just over a decade and was already a cornerstone of California cuisine.

Then

The community rallied, and the restaurant reopened months later with a rebuilt kitchen.

Now

Chez Panisse became a model of resilience and continued to define California cooking for decades.

Why this matters now

Like Che Fico, a beloved restaurant rebuilt after fire and returned, showing how loyal customers and staff carry a place through disaster.

Sources

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