Newsom signs law allowing restaurants to keep surcharges, fees on checks
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Saturday that keeps surcharges on restaurant and bar checks in the state legal. Senate Bill 1524 will make restaurants exempt from another new state law banning "junk fees."
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Saturday that keeps surcharges on restaurant and bar checks in the state legal. Senate Bill 1524 will make restaurants exempt from another new state law banning "junk fees."
California junk fee law to go into effect July 1, but will restaurants be exempt?
A new law designed to ban junk fees in California is set to go into effect on July 1. But an 11th hour, "urgency measure," that’s been making its way through the Legislature could allow restaurant surcharges to continue.
A new law designed to ban junk fees in California is set to go into effect on July 1. But an 11th hour, "urgency measure," that’s been making its way through the Legislature could allow restaurant surcharges to continue.
This James-Beard nominated restaurant is opening a new eatery in Oakland
The owners of a popular James Beard-nominated restaurant are opening a new location in Oakland, as part of a plan to fulfill a longtime dream of its chef.
The owners of a popular James Beard-nominated restaurant are opening a new location in Oakland, as part of a plan to fulfill a longtime dream of its chef.
Bay Area man sues Red Lobster on behalf of California employees
One Bay Area man is leading the charge in suing Red Lobster on behalf of fellow California employees after they shut down dozens of stores across the country.
One Bay Area man is leading the charge in suing Red Lobster on behalf of fellow California employees after they shut down dozens of stores across the country.
Walnut Creek city council approves new Chick-fil-A with conditions
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday approved a new Chick-fil-A restaurant on the corner of Oak Grove Road and Citrus Avenue with one big concession to neighbors: no drive-thru.
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday approved a new Chick-fil-A restaurant on the corner of Oak Grove Road and Citrus Avenue with one big concession to neighbors: no drive-thru.
Red Lobster in Rohnert Park auctions off entire restaurant
Ovens, refrigerators, tables and even a lobster tank-- they're all being sold in bulk in an auction this week prompted by the abrupt closure of the Red Lobster in Rohnert Park and other U.S. locations. Latest check shows a bid of $900.
Ovens, refrigerators, tables and even a lobster tank-- they're all being sold in bulk in an auction this week prompted by the abrupt closure of the Red Lobster in Rohnert Park and other U.S. locations. Latest check shows a bid of $900.
Oakland McDonald's employees strike over rat infestation
Employees at an Oakland McDonald's went on strike Thursday over a rat infestation, according to the California Fast Food Workers Union.
Employees at an Oakland McDonald's went on strike Thursday over a rat infestation, according to the California Fast Food Workers Union.
Special surcharges to become illegal in California restaurants
As of July 1, it will be illegal for any restaurant in the Golden State to add special surcharges to diners' checks, which has become a favorite method that restaurants use to lower costs and enhance employee incomes.
As of July 1, it will be illegal for any restaurant in the Golden State to add special surcharges to diners' checks, which has become a favorite method that restaurants use to lower costs and enhance employee incomes.
Popular Italian restaurant in San Francisco pivoting amid tough economic realities
Popular casual Italian restaurant Che Fico Alimentari in San Francisco is pivoting its business strategy. It's not exactly closing for good, but they are making some big changes due to tough economic realities.
Popular casual Italian restaurant Che Fico Alimentari in San Francisco is pivoting its business strategy. It's not exactly closing for good, but they are making some big changes due to tough economic realities.
California's oldest restaurant celebrates 175th birthday
The oldest restaurant in California, located in the Bay Area, is celebrating its birthday.
The oldest restaurant in California, located in the Bay Area, is celebrating its birthday.
Popular San Francisco Italian restaurant to merge with another
A popular Italian restaurant in San Francisco is making some changes.
A popular Italian restaurant in San Francisco is making some changes.
NFL draft prospect, Napa's Brock Bowers, featured in new Chipotle bowl ahead of draft this week
Chipotle is teaming up with Napa High School alum and pro football prospect Brock Bowers as he prepares for the NFL draft this week.
Chipotle is teaming up with Napa High School alum and pro football prospect Brock Bowers as he prepares for the NFL draft this week.
These iconic restaurants are all owned by the same companies
While we all recognize popular chain restaurants by their name alone, many of them are actually grouped together and owned by just a small number of restaurant groups in the U.S. Here’s a look.
While we all recognize popular chain restaurants by their name alone, many of them are actually grouped together and owned by just a small number of restaurant groups in the U.S. Here’s a look.
2 Bay Area eateries make list of 'most viral' restaurants in US
Two Bay Area restaurants made the top 10 in a new list of America’s "most viral" restaurants.
Two Bay Area restaurants made the top 10 in a new list of America’s "most viral" restaurants.
Popular pub and restaurant at San Jose's Santana Row to close after 20 years
A longtime woman-owned restaurant and pub in San Jose announced it is closing this month. "The harsh realities of running a restaurant after the pandemic were too great for this small female run family business to continue," the owner said.
A longtime woman-owned restaurant and pub in San Jose announced it is closing this month. "The harsh realities of running a restaurant after the pandemic were too great for this small female run family business to continue," the owner said.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee to return to Atlanta for 'Redemption Food Tour'
Atlanta is TikTok food critic Keith Lee's first stop on his 2024 'Redemption Food Tour' and he says he is bringing security.
Atlanta is TikTok food critic Keith Lee's first stop on his 2024 'Redemption Food Tour' and he says he is bringing security.
McDonald's to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts nationwide
McDonald’s will begin selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts nationwide by the end of 2026, both chains announced on Tuesday.
McDonald’s will begin selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts nationwide by the end of 2026, both chains announced on Tuesday.
Chick-fil-A rolls out pizza pies! Here's where you can taste them
Chick-fil-A is shaking up the fast-food scene with their latest culinary experiment: pizza pies!
Chick-fil-A is shaking up the fast-food scene with their latest culinary experiment: pizza pies!
National Pi Day 2024: Pizza deals to celebrate 3.14
Pi Day is the cheesiest day of the year, for pizza deals, that is.
Pi Day is the cheesiest day of the year, for pizza deals, that is.
Popular Horn Barbecue closing for good in Oakland
Horn Barbecue, which was damaged by a fire last year, will not reopen, owner Matt Horn announced.
Horn Barbecue, which was damaged by a fire last year, will not reopen, owner Matt Horn announced.