The Cats restaurant in Los Gatos relaunching under new ownership

The building was originally opened in 1896 as a roadhouse, and then it became The Cats in 1967. The new owner says he wants to keep things the same, all while bringing a freshness to the restaurant and its menu.

Chick-fil-A opens in Emeryville

Chick-fil-A Emeryville had a ribbon cutting earlier this week and officially opened Thursday morning.

San Francisco Restaurant week is here, these are the places you should try

San Francisco's spring restaurant week is here. For one week only, restaurants across the city offer multi-course meals for brunch, lunch and dinner at a fixed rate. 

In-N-Out has 2nd-healthiest fast-food cheeseburger in America, study says

California's quintessential burger chain In-N-Out ranked second in the US, and was beat by Texas' beloved Whataburger for the top spot. Fries not included!

Alameda chef makes dream come true for teen who had 2 wishes

A popular Bay Area chef granted a teen's wish last month after she was diagnosed with cancer. The teen came to the Bay Area for one-on-one culinary training from Giuseppe Naccarelli of Alameda's Trabocco.

Mary's Pizza Shack closes 3 Bay Area locations after 63 years

A beloved Bay Area pizza chain announced the closure of three locations. Mary's Pizza Shacks, known for Italian comfort food, have been around for over 63 years.

Federal judge rules in favor of bikini baristas over dress

Everett’s dress code ordinance saying bikini baristas must cover their bodies at work has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal court.

Rapper Bad Bunny and entourage visit San Rafael Puerto Rican restaurant

Bad Bunny and his entourage of about 80 surprised a San Rafael Puerto Rican restaurant. There were so many in his party, about half of them had to get takeout at Sol Food.

San Francisco restaurants are moving away from tips, but it's a challenge

Some San Francisco restaurants no longer allow customers to tip, and instead have raised prices or added a flat surcharge to a final bill.

San Francisco restaurants threatened by scammers leaving negative reviews

Some San Francisco restaurants said scammers are threatening to leave fake negative reviews unless they receive a fee. They are calling it online extortion.

Oakland First Fridays fill street where Cinco de Mayo sideshow chaos erupted

Businesses in Oakland anticipated another chaotic night in the Uptown District, as the streets were bustling with Oakland First Fridays vendors and visitors.

California caviar company targeted by harassment despite not being Russian

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, a Northern California producer of sustainably farmed caviar with a San Francisco caviar cafe has been targeted by anti-Russian harassment in recent weeks. While Tsar Nicoulai sounds Russian, it's not.

Oakland to consider dropping proof of vaccination requirement, but require masks at mega-events

The Oakland City Council is likely going to roll back the city's proof of vaccination requirement that's in place for most indoor settings, such as restaurants, bars, gyms, and other businesses. At the same time, the revised ordinance would impose a mask mandate at indoor facilities with more than 1,000 people.