Restaurants

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mike Daillak and his partner Rhasaan Fernandez bought Sam's Log Cabin in Albany in 2010. The spot is a cozy log cabin built in 1930 that has survived decades of change, transforming from a betting parlor and speakeasy into a gathering place focused on fresh, locally sourced food.