East Bay restaurant named among America's best new eateries

An East Bay restaurant has been named among America’s best new eateries, recognized for its unique fusion of Indonesian cooking and Texas-style halal barbecue.

Commuter culture blamed for business downturn in neighboring Bay Area town

Rising housing prices in the Bay Area are pushing residents to distant suburbs with longer commutes. However, those commutes are hurting businesses in communities that are seeing the most growth.

Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma to shut down after 54 years

After operating for over half a century, Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last dish at the end of the year, as the restaurant will close its doors for good.

Pizza shop holds grand opening along Oakland's troubled Hegenberger corridor

The owner of Oakland's newest Round Table Pizza franchise is hoping his shop will help play a part in stopping the bleed of businesses fleeing the city's troubled Hegenberger corridor. The shop, located in the Hegenberger Gateway Center at 8450 Edgewater Drive, held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday.

Could Red Lobster's endless shrimp return? New CEO weighs in

Red Lobster’s new CEO recalled the ‘chaos’ created by the $20 endless shrimp promotion that propelled the company toward bankruptcy.

New In-N-Out just opened in this Bay Area city

Often described as having a cult following, In-N-Out just opened its newest restaurant here in Bay Area.

San Leandro sushi restaurant fined $43k in unpaid overtime: report

The U.S. Department of Labor is fining San Leandro restaurant Angry Fish Sushi for more than $43,000 for unpaid wages and damages alongside $7,800 in civil penalties after an investigation into their pay practices, according to a Thursday press release. The unpaid wages affected 24 workers.   

Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer dies at the age of 58

The president and CEO of Waffle House, Walter G. “Walt" Ehmer, has died at the age of 58, according to the Atlanta Police Foundation. He also served on the foundation's board of trustees.

San Francisco ranks worst for late-night dining in the U.S., analysis finds

San Francisco is known for its culinary flare, widely recognized as one of the best cities for food in the country. But if you’re among those who enjoy late-night meals out, finding midnight grub will likely be a challenge.

Popular Mediterranean, Spanish restaurant closes in Oakland

It's last call for Shakewell Restaurant, an Oakland restaurant with a cuisine fusing Mediterranean and Spanish flavors together. 

New In-N-Out being planned in this Bay Area city

Plans are in the works for a new Bay Area In-N-Out. The region is currently home to 37 In-N-Out locations.

Restaurants in San Francisco NoPa hit by burglars overnight

Small businesses in San Francisco NoPa neighborhood are frustrated by a number of break-ins in the last two weeks. 

Recently-released inmate suspected as fast-food robber

A man was charged for allegedly robbing three fast-food restaurants earlier this month in Oakland, according to prosecutors.