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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Los Altos farmers market launches amid vibrant, new dining scene
The Los Altos farmer's market kicked off Thursday evening, a seasonal tradition that's attracting a bigger crowd, thanks to a vibrant new food scene that's emerged in downtown Los Altos.
The Los Altos farmer's market kicked off Thursday evening, a seasonal tradition that's attracting a bigger crowd, thanks to a vibrant new food scene that's emerged in downtown Los Altos.
San Francisco: Alioto's at Fisherman's Wharf closing after 100 years
Alioto's on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco announced it is closing for good. It closed during the pandemic, and will never reopen, according to the owners.
Alioto's on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco announced it is closing for good. It closed during the pandemic, and will never reopen, according to the owners.
Restaurants spring back two years after pandemic lockdowns
Anne Le Ziblatt and Ervan Lim from the Warung Siska restaurant in Redwood City joined Mornings on 2 The Nine to talk about the struggles of opening a new restaurant during the pandemic.
Anne Le Ziblatt and Ervan Lim from the Warung Siska restaurant in Redwood City joined Mornings on 2 The Nine to talk about the struggles of opening a new restaurant during the pandemic.
Antioch's Red Caboose Restaurant destroyed by fire
An early morning fire destroyed The Red Caboose Restaurant in Antioch on Monday. The restaurant owners said their staff is heartbroken.
An early morning fire destroyed The Red Caboose Restaurant in Antioch on Monday. The restaurant owners said their staff is heartbroken.
San Francisco Japantown mochi shop closing after 115 years
Owners of Benkyodo announced they will be closing their doors March 31. The sweet shop is the oldest business in SF's Japantown.
Owners of Benkyodo announced they will be closing their doors March 31. The sweet shop is the oldest business in SF's Japantown.
SoCal Chick-fil-A could be declared a ‘public nuisance’
Due to its long lines that jam up traffic, officials have given a Southern California Chick-fil-A 90 days to present traffic solutions.
Due to its long lines that jam up traffic, officials have given a Southern California Chick-fil-A 90 days to present traffic solutions.
‘French Laundry’ restaurant founder Sally Schmitt dies at 90
The founder of The French Laundry in Napa Valley, has died.
The founder of The French Laundry in Napa Valley, has died.
Chez Panisse to reopen legendary dining room in Berkeley
The well-known Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panissee, will reopen its dining room on March 8 after closing its indoor dining services for 2 years.
The well-known Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panissee, will reopen its dining room on March 8 after closing its indoor dining services for 2 years.
Bay Area restaurants and florists ready for busy Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
Arizona restaurant forced to close after almost all of its staff members were poached by another restaurant
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
Former employees save beloved Berkeley diner
A beloved Berkeley diner, shuttered last month amid the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting a second chance. The new owners, made up of seven former managers and workers, say they’ll be dropping the name Bette, from Bette's Oceanview Diner, but keeping everything else the same.
A beloved Berkeley diner, shuttered last month amid the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting a second chance. The new owners, made up of seven former managers and workers, say they’ll be dropping the name Bette, from Bette's Oceanview Diner, but keeping everything else the same.
Pleasanton restaurants dismantle parklets for outdoor dining
It's fair to say that curbside eating platforms known as parklets, saved a lot of restaurants from going under. The question is: are parklets here to stay or a passing pandemic accommodation?.
It's fair to say that curbside eating platforms known as parklets, saved a lot of restaurants from going under. The question is: are parklets here to stay or a passing pandemic accommodation?.
Two San Francisco restaurants requiring boosters to dine-in
Two San Francisco restaurants are among the first in the city to require proof of a booster for patrons dining inside. It was back in August that San Francisco became the first major city to restrict indoor dining to vaccinated patrons.
Two San Francisco restaurants are among the first in the city to require proof of a booster for patrons dining inside. It was back in August that San Francisco became the first major city to restrict indoor dining to vaccinated patrons.
Waitress gets fond farewell after 42 years serving at waffle house
Waitress Dolores Jeanpierre retired from serving customers at Ole's Waffle Shop after 42 years.
Waitress Dolores Jeanpierre retired from serving customers at Ole's Waffle Shop after 42 years.
Lumpy's Diner in Antioch allowed to reopen after agreeing to follow COVID safety rules
Lumpy's Diner has reopened after being closed for failing to comply with COVID safety protocol.
Lumpy's Diner has reopened after being closed for failing to comply with COVID safety protocol.
Oakland's Oliveto saying goodbye after 35 years
After being hit hard during the pandemic and losing thousands, Oakland's Oliveto has announced they will be shutting their doors after 35 years.
After being hit hard during the pandemic and losing thousands, Oakland's Oliveto has announced they will be shutting their doors after 35 years.