Whether you’re in the city for this weekend’s NBA All-Star hoopla or to catch a Warriors game or Mary J. Blige or Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias show down the road, you’ll need sustenance for all that fun.

Just outside the stadium, Thrive City’s sprawling esplanade offers some interesting dining options. From an Indonesian-Texas barbecue joint that was recognized by the New York Times within its first year of opening to a spinoff of one of the city’s most buzzing Burmese restaurants, Thrive City has plenty of options. Here’s just a sampling.

Che Fico Pizzeria

Rarely does — or should — pineapple serve as the star of a pizza, but Che Fico Pizzeria has found a way to do it, by thinly slicing fresh pineapple so its sweetness plays perfectly off the spicy chiles in Che Fico’s red sauce.

Chef and co-owner David Nayfeld says the key to his pizzas is the naturally-fermented dough — “We think it drastically improves the flavor and texture of the dough.”

The vibe here is all about fun, with a gorgeous view off the outdoor patio — there are heat lamps to keep you warm — and flatscreens within viewing distance of every seat. There’s a takeout window to order slices on game nights. On non-game nights, you’ll need to order a whole pie; the small size serves six healthy slices that can be shared.

As for snacks, try the popular sausage-stuffed olives ($9).

“Even people who can’t stomach olives whatsoever thought they were delicious,” Nayfeld says. “These are flavor crystals of delight.”

Details >> Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and 5 to 9 p.m. for dinner daily (3:30 p.m. for weekend games) at 1 Warriors Way in San Francisco; cheficopizzeria.com.Kayah, by Burma Love

The new Kayah incorporates popular dishes from the Burma Love restaurants along with new menu items inspired by culinary director Jarvis Yuan’s travels to Southeast Asia.

With flavors from Singapore, Malaysia, Burma and Thailand, Kayah bills itself as a street food restaurant. The most popular dishes include a Burmese tea leaf salad ($20) with greens, shrimp floss, lemon and fish sauce dressed in fermented tea leaf dressing, and wagyu skewers ($20), finished with Burmese curry and green onions.

Don’t miss Tan’s chicken lollipops ($16 for four). That may sound spendy, but these meaty wings are incredibly good with a crispy, tangy coating and fresh mango glaze. Pair them with a pilsner from Alameda Island Brewing ($11).

The vibe is bright, fun and classy, with friendly servers and plenty of screens, so you don’t miss any of the action.

Details >> Open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at 151 Warriors Way in San Francisco; wearekayah.com.

Fikscue Craft Barbecue

What happens when two people with no professional cooking experience decide to start a restaurant by merging Indonesian flavors with Texas barbecue?

In the case of Fikscue, instant national recognition.

Husband-wife duo Fik and Reka Saleh started the restaurant rather by accident, when Fik was smoking too much meat and didn’t know what to do with the leftover pieces. Reka decided to throw it into her balado plate. “We were like, ‘woah, this is on a different level,’ ” Reka says.

Fikscue began as a pop-up but by late 2023, the couple had opened an Alameda brick-and-mortar with a menu divided into smoked meats and Indonesian fare. The popular balado plate ($20), for example, combines diced smoked brisket in Indonesian red chile, rice, kale curry, a runny fried egg, potato fritters and garlic chips.

Nine months after opening, Fikscue had four-hour lines. The New York Times named it one of the 50 best restaurants in the country, and Eater called it one of the 14 best new restaurants of 2024.

“It’s such a big surprise,” Reka says. “It wasn’t our goal. It was just to share our passion with the community and share our craft.”

At their new Thrive City spot, the Salehs will use part of the outdoor patio to smoke the meat on location. The patio is shared with Harmonic Brewery, so you can grab a beer to go with it. The new location won’t officially open for a couple of months, but you can check out its Thrive City pop-up today during the All-Stars festivities.

Details >> Opening soon at Thrive City’s esplanade; fikscue.com.

Dumpling Time

Built by the team behind San Francisco’s Michelin-starred Omakase and Niku Steakhouse, Dumpling Time offers indoor and outdoor seating in a dimly-lit, chill space, where customers can watch the dumplings and hand-cut noodles being made.

There are shrimp and pork siu mai ($9.50), Maine lobster siu mai ($17) and other dumpling and bao offerings, as well as popular shrimp garlic noodles ($21) served with mushrooms, chili flakes, parmesan and parsley. Don’t miss the wagyu beef gyoza ($16.50 for five) with cabbage, ginger, black truffle and shiitake and a fantastic chili oil.

Details >> Open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at 191 Warriors Way in San Francisco; dumplingtime.com.

Splash

Walk anywhere near Thrive City, and you’ll hear the happy noise emanating from Splash, a two-story, 30,000-square-foot sports bar that opened just in time for All-Star Weekend.

With 75 televisions, including an 840-square-foot curved LED wall, a DJ booth, golf swing suites, pop-a-shots, pool, shuffleboard and foosball, there’s a week’s worth of entertainment packed into one location that looks like a giant college party.

Expect an array of sports bar classics and comfort foods, 16 beers on tap, wines and a cocktail program designed by 2024 James Beard finalist Kevin Diedrich, who runs Pacific Cocktail Haven.

Details >> Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily at 191 Warriors Way in San Francisco; splashsportsbar.com.