Rize Up Bakery: bold flavors, big impact
Meet Azikiwee ‘Z’ Anderson, founder of Rize Up Bakery in San Francisco. What started as a quarantine sourdough project became a bold, community-driven bakery. Known for flavors like ube sourdough, Z uses bread to inspire, give back, and lift up the next generation of Black bakers.
Meet Azikiwee ‘Z’ Anderson, founder of Rize Up Bakery in San Francisco. What started as a quarantine sourdough project became a bold, community-driven bakery. Known for flavors like ube sourdough, Z uses bread to inspire, give back, and lift up the next generation of Black bakers.
A taste of Guerneville's Saucy Mama's Jook Joint
Yvette Bidegain, owner of Saucy Mama's Jook Joint, and Taosha Harper, her daughter and general manager, talk cultural pride, and the power of sharing Black culinary traditions across generations.
Yvette Bidegain, owner of Saucy Mama's Jook Joint, and Taosha Harper, her daughter and general manager, talk cultural pride, and the power of sharing Black culinary traditions across generations.
Raising Cane's plans new restaurant at this iconic Bay Area destination, now undergoing a revamp
A popular, fast-growing chain, known for its chicken-tender meals, is poised to land at one of the Bay Area’s biggest tourist draws.
A popular, fast-growing chain, known for its chicken-tender meals, is poised to land at one of the Bay Area’s biggest tourist draws.
Chipotle giving away free chips and queso -- here's when
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
Antioch's TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, community and quality
This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting legacy, ownership, and impact in Contra Costa County. In downtown Antioch, Trevelon Adanandus Jr., founder of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, is building more than a juice bar — he’s building legacy.
This Black History Month, we’re spotlighting legacy, ownership, and impact in Contra Costa County. In downtown Antioch, Trevelon Adanandus Jr., founder of TNT Smoothie & Juice Bar, is building more than a juice bar — he’s building legacy.
Oakland's Real Cutie Pies, black-owned, and woman-led
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
Tiffany Thompson, owner of Real Cutie Pies in Oakland, shares how family recipes turned into a thriving pie shop known for Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, and Pecan Pie — and why every slice represents legacy, resilience, and generational progress.
Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants as company looks to focus on value to boost sales
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.
Wendy’s announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. restaurants as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at reviving sales and restoring customer trust.
Super Bowl LX brings global tourism surge to San Francisco
The energy in San Francisco is palpable this week as football fans from across the U.S. and the globe descend on the city for Super Bowl LX, providing a huge boost to local tourism.
The energy in San Francisco is palpable this week as football fans from across the U.S. and the globe descend on the city for Super Bowl LX, providing a huge boost to local tourism.
Pizza Hut to close hundreds of US locations: What we know
Yum Brands announced plans to close about 250 underperforming Pizza Hut locations across the United States in the first half of 2026.
Yum Brands announced plans to close about 250 underperforming Pizza Hut locations across the United States in the first half of 2026.
Whataburger is giving away free biscuits this week. Here's how to get yours
Grab a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit at Whataburger this Wednesday morning between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. while supplies last.
Grab a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit at Whataburger this Wednesday morning between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. while supplies last.
Chick-fil-A offers exclusive Georgia deals and returning fan favorites
Georgia-based Chick-fil-A is celebrating 80 years of service by inviting patrons to explore its founder's legacy across the Peach State, offering select deals for Georgians, bringing back nostalgic collectibles, and giving a chance to win free food for a year.
Georgia-based Chick-fil-A is celebrating 80 years of service by inviting patrons to explore its founder's legacy across the Peach State, offering select deals for Georgians, bringing back nostalgic collectibles, and giving a chance to win free food for a year.
Lemon pepper state flavor? Georgia lawmakers propose official wing status
Georgia House Bill 1013 seeks to designate lemon pepper as the official state chicken wing flavor.
Georgia House Bill 1013 seeks to designate lemon pepper as the official state chicken wing flavor.
In-N-Out Burger beats Google, Apple as California's top employer for 2026: report
In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.
In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.
New Dave and Buster’s coming soon to Oakland
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
This iconic Bay Area Taco Bell, one of the last of its kind, to close after almost 60 years
After more than 50 years, an East Bay Taco Bell, housed in what's believed to be one of the chain’s last original mission-style buildings, is closing this week.
After more than 50 years, an East Bay Taco Bell, housed in what's believed to be one of the chain’s last original mission-style buildings, is closing this week.
McDonald's bets on giant burgers, secret menus and nostalgia, with US rollout still uncertain
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
New Taco Bell Cantina just opened at this world-renowned Bay Area destination
The Bay Area has a new Taco Bell Cantina, a souped-up, more upscale, and boozy version of your parents’ Taco Bell.
The Bay Area has a new Taco Bell Cantina, a souped-up, more upscale, and boozy version of your parents’ Taco Bell.
Landmark San Francisco restaurant abruptly closes after 56 years
An iconic landmark dining destination that drew both locals and tourists to San Francisco’s Embarcadero for more than half a century has abruptly closed its doors.
An iconic landmark dining destination that drew both locals and tourists to San Francisco’s Embarcadero for more than half a century has abruptly closed its doors.
Outback Steakhouse sued after toilet shatters, injures man
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging he suffered severe injuries after a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered and collapsed beneath him.
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging he suffered severe injuries after a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered and collapsed beneath him.
Benihana plans to open 10 new Bay Area restaurant locations
Benihana plans to open 10 new restaurant locations across the San Francisco Bay Area under an expansion agreement announced by its parent company.
Benihana plans to open 10 new restaurant locations across the San Francisco Bay Area under an expansion agreement announced by its parent company.