Beloved American ice cream chain shuttering dozens of stores nationwide

Dozens of Dairy Queen locations have closed across the United States as some franchise operators face financial challenges and corporate compliance disputes.

A Bay Area restaurant goes viral for strict policy on misbehaving kids
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A restaurant in Foster City caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are misbehaving.

Bay Area restaurant goes viral for strict policy on misbehaving children

One Bay Area restaurant caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are unruly.

Spain faces Austria with crowd energy at San Francisco's Picaro Cafe
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It’s do-or-die in the Round of 32 as Spain bring possession and pedigree against an Austria. For fans in San Francisco, the match has a local home at Picaro Cafe—a long-running Spanish restaurant known for tapas, paellas, and a lively matchday atmosphere.

A taste of Colombia in Alameda
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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.

Kayma Algerian Eatery: first Bay Area Algerian cuisine & pastry
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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.

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. 

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.

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.

Picco turns 20: a Marin milestone
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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.

Inside Temescal’s one-night culinary takeover
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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.