Restaurants' lawsuit against outdoor dining restrictions in Contra Costa County on hold
Contra Costa was one of five Bay Area counties that, earlier this month, shut down outdoor dining a few weeks ahead of the expected ICU bed capacity decrease kicking in.
Contra Costa was one of five Bay Area counties that, earlier this month, shut down outdoor dining a few weeks ahead of the expected ICU bed capacity decrease kicking in.
Struggling Bay Area restaurants find creative ways to survive
In a month when restaurants should have been hosting holiday parties, they are now shuttered. That is forcing many to find creative ways to pay the bills, and their employees.
In a month when restaurants should have been hosting holiday parties, they are now shuttered. That is forcing many to find creative ways to pay the bills, and their employees.
Doritos 3D are making a comeback, Frito Lay announces
Nostalgia junkies rejoice: Doritos 3D are making a comeback at the behest of fans everywhere.
Nostalgia junkies rejoice: Doritos 3D are making a comeback at the behest of fans everywhere.
Court orders virus safety rules for Foster Farms plant
A chicken processing plant in central California that saw a deadly coronavirus outbreak must provide its workers with masks and follow a raft of other anti-COVID-19 health orders.
A chicken processing plant in central California that saw a deadly coronavirus outbreak must provide its workers with masks and follow a raft of other anti-COVID-19 health orders.
Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Lean Cuisine recalls select frozen chicken meals after complaints of plastic in product
More than 92,000 pounds of select frozen Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals are being recalled after several consumers complained of finding hard white plastic in the product.
More than 92,000 pounds of select frozen Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals are being recalled after several consumers complained of finding hard white plastic in the product.
The New Parkway Theater pivots to food crate service to stay afloat during pandemic
A well-loved, independently-owned venue in Oakland's Uptown district, has found a way to survive during the pandemic shutdown. It is selling meals for pickup and delivery.
A well-loved, independently-owned venue in Oakland's Uptown district, has found a way to survive during the pandemic shutdown. It is selling meals for pickup and delivery.
‘Cocoa Cola’: Pepsi to release hot chocolate-flavored soda in 2021
The people have spoken: Pepsi will be dropping its hot chocolate-flavored “Cocoa Cola” in 2021.
The people have spoken: Pepsi will be dropping its hot chocolate-flavored “Cocoa Cola” in 2021.
DHS warns against the 'Cannibal Sandwich,' a Wisconsin tradition
The Wisconsin Historical Society's website notes the "Cannibal Sandwich" consists of raw, lean ground beef served on bread (especially rye cocktail bread) with sliced onions, salt and pepper.
The Wisconsin Historical Society's website notes the "Cannibal Sandwich" consists of raw, lean ground beef served on bread (especially rye cocktail bread) with sliced onions, salt and pepper.
California’s commercial crab season to open December 23
There could be Dungeness crab for Christmas after all. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday commercial crab season will open statewide on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
There could be Dungeness crab for Christmas after all. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday commercial crab season will open statewide on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
'Serving up sweet justice:' Ben & Jerry's releases flavor for Colin Kaepernick
All of the proceeds will go to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights campaign.
All of the proceeds will go to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights campaign.
Bay Area foodies present 1st Halal Restaurant Week
The two organizers, Irfan Rydhan and Abbas Mohamed, both of San Jose, say this is the first restaurant week in the United States to focus solely on food that meets the standards of halal.
The two organizers, Irfan Rydhan and Abbas Mohamed, both of San Jose, say this is the first restaurant week in the United States to focus solely on food that meets the standards of halal.
New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic
New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.
New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.
Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
1 in 10 Americans did not have enough food to eat last week, according to the US Census Bureau
As people continue to lose jobs in a crippled economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty of providing food for a full household only adds to the stress.
As people continue to lose jobs in a crippled economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty of providing food for a full household only adds to the stress.
Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.