Napa Valley's Carabao: a taste of Filipino cuisine
Napa Valley is known for its wine and fine dining. Now, Chef Jade Cunningham is adding something new to the region’s culinary scene: Filipino cuisine. After rising through the ranks at The French Laundry, she launched Carabao to celebrate the bold flavors and rich traditions of the Philippines, pairing the food she grew up with. Meet Jade Cunningham and Eric Gonzales, the co-owner of the popular restaurant.
Napa Valley is known for its wine and fine dining. Now, Chef Jade Cunningham is adding something new to the region’s culinary scene: Filipino cuisine. After rising through the ranks at The French Laundry, she launched Carabao to celebrate the bold flavors and rich traditions of the Philippines, pairing the food she grew up with. Meet Jade Cunningham and Eric Gonzales, the co-owner of the popular restaurant.
San Francisco's Frenchie Wine Bar: curated wines, and a personal story
From the vineyards of Moldova to the rich traditions of Peru, Frenchie Wine Bar brings two unique journeys together. Meet co-founders Natalia Morarasu and Joel Arias and discover how their backgrounds shaped their vision for San Francisco’s wine scene.
From the vineyards of Moldova to the rich traditions of Peru, Frenchie Wine Bar brings two unique journeys together. Meet co-founders Natalia Morarasu and Joel Arias and discover how their backgrounds shaped their vision for San Francisco’s wine scene.
San Leandro's The Creative Place: building community through creativity
Meet Dayanna Gossett and Elyse Tropper, two entrepreneurs, homeschooling mothers, and co-founders of The Creative Place, a bilingual sewing and creative arts studio in downtown San Leandro.
Meet Dayanna Gossett and Elyse Tropper, two entrepreneurs, homeschooling mothers, and co-founders of The Creative Place, a bilingual sewing and creative arts studio in downtown San Leandro.
Walnut Creek's The Sweet Spot and its must-try desserts
If you’ve been on social media, you’ve probably seen the Dubai chocolate craze, and one Walnut Creek dessert shop is putting its own delicious spin on the trend. The Sweet Spot is known for its Dubai chocolate strawberry cups, along with its popular crepes.Arian Mosaddad, owner of The Sweet Spot, shares his story.
If you’ve been on social media, you’ve probably seen the Dubai chocolate craze, and one Walnut Creek dessert shop is putting its own delicious spin on the trend. The Sweet Spot is known for its Dubai chocolate strawberry cups, along with its popular crepes.Arian Mosaddad, owner of The Sweet Spot, shares his story.
Daly City's Kan Kiin Eatery gains Michelin Guide honor
A Thai restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide is serving up two distinct dining experiences under one roof. Kan Kiin Eatery, in Daly City, features modern Thai brunch by day and traditional Thai dinner by night, combining familiar flavors with its own approach to the cuisine.
A Thai restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide is serving up two distinct dining experiences under one roof. Kan Kiin Eatery, in Daly City, features modern Thai brunch by day and traditional Thai dinner by night, combining familiar flavors with its own approach to the cuisine.
Your dog grooming questions answered
For Vanessa Vallejo González, her dog-grooming business is about more than making pets look their best. It’s also about building a future for her son and creating something special with the help of her mom and family. We’re celebrating her journey this Hispanic Heritage Month sharing about entrepreneurship, pet care, and the family values that help keep her business, Vimax Grooming, going.
For Vanessa Vallejo González, her dog-grooming business is about more than making pets look their best. It’s also about building a future for her son and creating something special with the help of her mom and family. We’re celebrating her journey this Hispanic Heritage Month sharing about entrepreneurship, pet care, and the family values that help keep her business, Vimax Grooming, going.
49ers celebrating Latino heritage through fashion
The 49ers have a deep connection with Latino fans, from the Bay Area to Mexico. Now, the team is celebrating that connection with a new Hispanic heritage collection. Alexandra Moreno, the lead designer behind the swag, and Xavier Mora-Sanchez, senior coordinator of brand marketing, give insight.
The 49ers have a deep connection with Latino fans, from the Bay Area to Mexico. Now, the team is celebrating that connection with a new Hispanic heritage collection. Alexandra Moreno, the lead designer behind the swag, and Xavier Mora-Sanchez, senior coordinator of brand marketing, give insight.
Millbrae barber retires after 62 years behind the chair
A longtime Millbrae barbershop is changing hands as its owner retires after 62 years, marking the end of a multigenerational family business.
A longtime Millbrae barbershop is changing hands as its owner retires after 62 years, marking the end of a multigenerational family business.
Richmond's Flor Hermosa Coffee: Culture and community
A cup of coffee can be about more than just the drink, it can also be about creating a place where people feel welcome. That’s the idea behind Flor Hermosa coffee in Richmond. The Mexican-American owners say they wanted to create a safe and unique space where people could slow down, enjoy a good cup of coffee and connect with their community.
A cup of coffee can be about more than just the drink, it can also be about creating a place where people feel welcome. That’s the idea behind Flor Hermosa coffee in Richmond. The Mexican-American owners say they wanted to create a safe and unique space where people could slow down, enjoy a good cup of coffee and connect with their community.
A taste of one of the first Guatemalan bakeries in the Bay Area
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating a Bay Area family business with more than 30 years of Guatemalan tradition. Universal Panaderia Bakery started with mom and dad selling food from their cars and has since grown to three locations in san francisco, daly city and san pablo.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating a Bay Area family business with more than 30 years of Guatemalan tradition. Universal Panaderia Bakery started with mom and dad selling food from their cars and has since grown to three locations in san francisco, daly city and san pablo.
Danville's Cielito Cocina Mexicana: traditions on the table
You can experience culture through food, and at Cielito Cocina Mexicana in Danville, the menu takes inspiration from two distinct Mexican regions: Puebla and Oaxaca. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the flavors, ingredients and traditions behind the dishes.
You can experience culture through food, and at Cielito Cocina Mexicana in Danville, the menu takes inspiration from two distinct Mexican regions: Puebla and Oaxaca. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the flavors, ingredients and traditions behind the dishes.
Oakland's Favianna Rodriguez: Artist, printmaker, and cultural organizer
Favianna Rodriguez says free community art programs in East Oakland helped change the course of her life. Now, 26 years into her career, the artist is being honored with the California Arts Council’s top-tier legacy fellowship, recognizing both her art and her impact on communities.
Favianna Rodriguez says free community art programs in East Oakland helped change the course of her life. Now, 26 years into her career, the artist is being honored with the California Arts Council’s top-tier legacy fellowship, recognizing both her art and her impact on communities.
K9 Therapy Club: San Francisco free community dog training
From a passion project with his own dog to a community resource, Josh Salmon has built K9 Therapy Club around one simple idea: quality dog training should be within reach for everyone. Learn about the free community training events.
From a passion project with his own dog to a community resource, Josh Salmon has built K9 Therapy Club around one simple idea: quality dog training should be within reach for everyone. Learn about the free community training events.
San Francisco's Le Mil's: Serving coffee sourced from India
Le Mil’s is the creation of a couple who wanted to save a family farm in Southern India from being sold. The San Francisco shop is now open at 1330 Polk Street, serving specialty Indian coffee while helping tell the story of the farm that started it all. Meet the owners, Milana Ram, and Himanshu Bhaisare.
Le Mil’s is the creation of a couple who wanted to save a family farm in Southern India from being sold. The San Francisco shop is now open at 1330 Polk Street, serving specialty Indian coffee while helping tell the story of the farm that started it all. Meet the owners, Milana Ram, and Himanshu Bhaisare.
Concord Night Market to host first Cultural Festival
The first-ever annual cultural festival will be hosted at the Concord Night Market in Todos Santos Plaza on September 11 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunny Pannu, the event coordinator, and Joe Yncio, a Peruvian artist, give insight.
The first-ever annual cultural festival will be hosted at the Concord Night Market in Todos Santos Plaza on September 11 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunny Pannu, the event coordinator, and Joe Yncio, a Peruvian artist, give insight.
Berkeley's Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe: History and community
A Berkeley bakery with decades of history is now entering a new era. Since May 2024, Sconehenge has been employee-owned, putting the people behind the counter and in the kitchen at the heart of the business. Today, we’re inside Sconehenge for a taste of its history.
A Berkeley bakery with decades of history is now entering a new era. Since May 2024, Sconehenge has been employee-owned, putting the people behind the counter and in the kitchen at the heart of the business. Today, we’re inside Sconehenge for a taste of its history.
Berkeley's Oceanview Diner: Where community gathers
For generations of Berkeley families, breakfast comes with a side of memories. Now, Oceanview Diner is carrying on the legacy of the restaurant that stood in this spot for decades, bringing back familiar food, longtime staff and a renewed commitment to creating a workplace where employees and customers feel valued.
For generations of Berkeley families, breakfast comes with a side of memories. Now, Oceanview Diner is carrying on the legacy of the restaurant that stood in this spot for decades, bringing back familiar food, longtime staff and a renewed commitment to creating a workplace where employees and customers feel valued.
Filipino-inspired vegan cuisine with Chef Reina
Chef Reina Montenegro is bringing her signature Filipino flavors and plant-forward cooking to a new experience at San Francisco's Laughing Monk on Fulton Street. Here is a preview of her new menu.
Chef Reina Montenegro is bringing her signature Filipino flavors and plant-forward cooking to a new experience at San Francisco's Laughing Monk on Fulton Street. Here is a preview of her new menu.
Los Gatos' Breaking Dawn Brunch and Firstborn food spots
What do you get when a mother turns her children’s favorite foods into a business? Two restaurant concepts built around family, food and memories. Breaking Dawn Brunch and Firstborn are bringing that story and some creative Asian-inspired dishes to Los Gatos. Liz Truong and her family share their story.
What do you get when a mother turns her children’s favorite foods into a business? Two restaurant concepts built around family, food and memories. Breaking Dawn Brunch and Firstborn are bringing that story and some creative Asian-inspired dishes to Los Gatos. Liz Truong and her family share their story.
Hayward's El Taquito Dos, a family recipe for success
From the original El Taquito to El Taquito Dos in Hayward, the family has kept the tradition alive. For many customers, a visit is about more than a meal, it’s about memories of growing up, and now sharing those memories with the next generation. Oralia Padilla and Jorge Espinosa, co-owners of El Taquito Dos, share their story and famous dishes.
From the original El Taquito to El Taquito Dos in Hayward, the family has kept the tradition alive. For many customers, a visit is about more than a meal, it’s about memories of growing up, and now sharing those memories with the next generation. Oralia Padilla and Jorge Espinosa, co-owners of El Taquito Dos, share their story and famous dishes.