A taste of Colombia in Alameda
Game-day bites with Alameda's Macondo Colombian Fusion. Owners, Constanza Ortiz and Jacob Loffsner, talk food, tradition, and soccer.
Game-day bites with Alameda's Macondo Colombian Fusion. Owners, Constanza Ortiz and Jacob Loffsner, talk food, tradition, and soccer.
Left Bank, LB Steak abruptly closing all Bay Area locations
Vine Hospitality has abruptly closed all seven of its Bay Area restaurants, including longtime Santana Row favorites Left Bank, Meso Modern Mediterranean and LB Steak, leaving customers and employees stunned.
Vine Hospitality has abruptly closed all seven of its Bay Area restaurants, including longtime Santana Row favorites Left Bank, Meso Modern Mediterranean and LB Steak, leaving customers and employees stunned.
Kayma Algerian Eatery: first Bay Area Algerian cuisine & pastry
The World Cup atmosphere is building as Algeria takes on Jordan today, and for many fans, food is just as important as the match itself. At Kayma Algerian Eatery in San Francisco, owners Wafa and Mounir Bahloul are introducing Bay Area diners to a culture built around hospitality, family, and gathering around the table.
The World Cup atmosphere is building as Algeria takes on Jordan today, and for many fans, food is just as important as the match itself. At Kayma Algerian Eatery in San Francisco, owners Wafa and Mounir Bahloul are introducing Bay Area diners to a culture built around hospitality, family, and gathering around the table.
Pizza Hut sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Pizza Hut, whose famous red roofs dotted cities across the country before changes in the restaurant industry cut into its popularity, was sold for $2.7 billion.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
No kids, more dogs, and family-style platters: Welcome to the future of dining
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Michelin Guide selects 7 restaurants in Bay Area for California guide
The Michelin Guide selected new restaurants for the California guide this month. There were seven restaurants chosen in the Bay Area that won the approval of Michelin inspectors.
The Michelin Guide selected new restaurants for the California guide this month. There were seven restaurants chosen in the Bay Area that won the approval of Michelin inspectors.
This East Bay city is getting a popular ramen restaurant, further elevating its status as a dining destination
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
SF's Buena Vista honors bartender for 50 years of Irish coffees
One of San Francisco's oldest bars threw a celebration Friday to honor a milestone half a century in the making.
One of San Francisco's oldest bars threw a celebration Friday to honor a milestone half a century in the making.
Buc-ee’s reveals locations sites for major expansion into new states
Locations for new Buc-ee's locations have been unveiled as the popular gas station chain expands into several new U.S. states.
Locations for new Buc-ee's locations have been unveiled as the popular gas station chain expands into several new U.S. states.
Subway closes 729 US locations in 2025, marking steepest decline in years
Subway is continuing to shrink its U.S. footprint, closing a net 729 locations in 2025 — its steepest decline in years.
Subway is continuing to shrink its U.S. footprint, closing a net 729 locations in 2025 — its steepest decline in years.
Check your ID: Firehouse Subs giving away free sandwiches to people with this name
Firehouse Subs is hosting a nationwide free sandwich giveaway on May 6 for customers who share a specific common name.
Firehouse Subs is hosting a nationwide free sandwich giveaway on May 6 for customers who share a specific common name.
Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
Picco turns 20: a Marin milestone
Twenty years in the restaurant industry is no small feat—and Restaurant Picco is celebrating in style. From English pea risotto to barolo-glazed beef rib, the restaurant is revisiting fan-favorite dishes that helped define its legacy. Bill Higgins, owner of Restaurant Picco, and Michael Reyes, executive Chef, talk success.
Twenty years in the restaurant industry is no small feat—and Restaurant Picco is celebrating in style. From English pea risotto to barolo-glazed beef rib, the restaurant is revisiting fan-favorite dishes that helped define its legacy. Bill Higgins, owner of Restaurant Picco, and Michael Reyes, executive Chef, talk success.
Endless Shrimp: Red Lobster brings back deal after 2024 bankruptcy
The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.
The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.
Inside Temescal’s one-night culinary takeover
Trade your ticket for a tasting passport and hit the streets. “Taste of Temescal” transforms the neighborhood into an immersive food tour, with curated stops, DJ sets, and a high-energy after party on Wednesday, April 29th. Pitmaster James Woodward and Candi Martinez, director of events, for Temescal District, give insight.
Trade your ticket for a tasting passport and hit the streets. “Taste of Temescal” transforms the neighborhood into an immersive food tour, with curated stops, DJ sets, and a high-energy after party on Wednesday, April 29th. Pitmaster James Woodward and Candi Martinez, director of events, for Temescal District, give insight.
This chain beats In-N-Out for best fast-food burger in America: survey
A 2026 YouGov survey reveals Five Guys is the top-rated fast-food burger in America, beating top contenders like In-N-Out and Burger King despite its status as the most expensive chain.
A 2026 YouGov survey reveals Five Guys is the top-rated fast-food burger in America, beating top contenders like In-N-Out and Burger King despite its status as the most expensive chain.
Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
In-N-Out CEO says no to delivery and East Coast expansion: 'We won't compromise'
America's favorite burger chain isn't bowing to delivery trends and app-based ordering preferences any time soon.
America's favorite burger chain isn't bowing to delivery trends and app-based ordering preferences any time soon.
Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis as part of Great Lakes region expansion
Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.
Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.