Dorothy King, owner of Everett and Jones BBQ, dies

She was known as The Queen of ‘Q’; East Bay kitchen matriarch, Dorothy King, owner of Everett and Jones BBQ has died. 

Jeni’s Ice Cream announces new Dolly Parton flavor to benefit her child literacy program

The new Jeni’s ice cream flavor will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - a book program that mails free books to kids under the age of 5 to improve child literacy.

Wear green, get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme has a tempting offer on this St. Patrick’s Day that will save you some dough.

National Pi Day 2021: Snag these delicious deals on 3.14

From pizza to baked pies to even special drinks, several restaurant chains across the country are offering deals this Pi Day, March 14.

Costco facing cheese shortage amid imported food shipping delays

Costco is having difficulty stocking up on imported cheeses due to a shortage of shipping containers, which is causing delays in the shipment of wheels of the charcuterie staple among other imported foods.

California bagels better than New York's, food critic declares

For example, Boichick Bagels in Berkeley opened just three months before the pandemic began and had a roaring following from day one.

Parklet problem a hairy situation for SF's Harry's Bar

A popular Pacific Heights pub and restaurant is facing the elimination of a significant portion of its outdoor dining area that brings some life to a street where day and nightlife once abounded.

Reese's announces chocolate-free peanut butter cup

The Hershey Company recently announced a new addition to the Reese’s line-up that’s very peanut-buttery.

Oakland food drive attempts to feed 2,000 families

Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.

Beyond Meat inks deal with McDonald's and Yum Brands

Plant-based food company Beyond Meat will be partnering with several major fast food chains in the coming years to expand offerings that could eventually include plant-based burgers.

Albany City Council enacts cap on food delivery service fees

A temporary limit on food delivery service fees by third-party services was approved Tuesday by the Albany City Council. 

Louisiana community comes together to feed truck drivers stranded in the cold

A group of residents in a small town in Louisiana came together to feed a group of semi-truck drivers stranded in the ongoing winter conditions impacting the state.

Winter storm food safety: What to keep and toss during power outages

Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss? 

Nestle debuting first vegan KitKat bar this year

KitKat V, Nestle's new plant-based alternative, is certified vegan and made from 100% sustainable cocoa.

Parklets proliferate from dozens to more than 2,000 in San Francisco

The city has seen a massive proliferation from a few dozen parklets, to more than 2,000 with a thousand more in the pipeline.