San Francisco hopes micro-grants keeps flavor of the city alive
San Francisco is looking to help the city's struggling businesses survive COVID-19 with micro grants. Recipients say those grants are keeping the flavor of the city alive.
San Francisco is looking to help the city's struggling businesses survive COVID-19 with micro grants. Recipients say those grants are keeping the flavor of the city alive.
Families worried now that coronavirus-inspired federal food assistance is over with school back in session
The window to apply for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), a federal nutrition program that provides grocery funds for children who qualify for free and reduced lunch, has closed. Many families who relied on the program to get enough food over the summer are wondering what they’ll do without it as the school year starts.
The window to apply for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), a federal nutrition program that provides grocery funds for children who qualify for free and reduced lunch, has closed. Many families who relied on the program to get enough food over the summer are wondering what they’ll do without it as the school year starts.
KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
America's liquor laws are being shaken up by the coronavirus
The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
Virus pandemic may contribute to big salmon season in California
Anglers and biologists believe California is likely to experience an increase of chinook salmon during the fall run resulting from the coronavirus and fewer fish caught over the summer.
Anglers and biologists believe California is likely to experience an increase of chinook salmon during the fall run resulting from the coronavirus and fewer fish caught over the summer.
Bay Area Black Restaurant Week highlights culture, culinary experience
Bay Area Black Restaurant Week kicked off Friday and runs for 10 days until August 30.
Bay Area Black Restaurant Week kicked off Friday and runs for 10 days until August 30.
Girl Scouts debuting new cookie variety inspired by French toast
2021 just got a little sweeter. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new French toast-inspired cookie flavor to join their lineup of offerings in January.
2021 just got a little sweeter. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new French toast-inspired cookie flavor to join their lineup of offerings in January.
High-end dining domes ordered to be removed in San Francisco
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
Pizza shops across the U.S. facing a pepperoni shortage
According to Bloomberg, small pizza shops across the nation are reporting higher prices for the delicious salami, with one shop in New York reportedly paying $6 a pound, up from $4 earlier this year.
According to Bloomberg, small pizza shops across the nation are reporting higher prices for the delicious salami, with one shop in New York reportedly paying $6 a pound, up from $4 earlier this year.
Black Restaurant Week in the Bay Area
Black Restaurant Week kicks off in the Bay Area on Aug. 21 and last through the end of the month.
Black Restaurant Week kicks off in the Bay Area on Aug. 21 and last through the end of the month.
Hot dog vendors cooking up controversy in San Francisco
Merchants at Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf say the unlicensed food carts are stealing their business and they're alleging that those carts are also a health hazard.
Merchants at Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf say the unlicensed food carts are stealing their business and they're alleging that those carts are also a health hazard.
Customers line up in Sonoma County for a fair food frenzy
At empty fairgrounds, vendors are roasting turkey legs, spinning cotton candy and popping kettle corn.
At empty fairgrounds, vendors are roasting turkey legs, spinning cotton candy and popping kettle corn.
Oakland’s Chinatown looks to outdoor dining to lure customers
At Ming's Tasty restaurant, the owner says they are hanging on, but it's been a struggle.
At Ming's Tasty restaurant, the owner says they are hanging on, but it's been a struggle.
Ghost kitchen business model offers food entrepreneurs flexibility
Call it a ghost kitchen or a cloud kitchen, some successful entrepreneurs have found another way to get other entrepreneurs into the food and restaurant business at a fraction of the cost.
Call it a ghost kitchen or a cloud kitchen, some successful entrepreneurs have found another way to get other entrepreneurs into the food and restaurant business at a fraction of the cost.
Mac and cheese is now breakfast food, according to Kraft
The company has removed the “dinner” label on its mac and cheese packages for the first time.
The company has removed the “dinner” label on its mac and cheese packages for the first time.
San Francisco sushi restaurant debuts outdoor dining domes
Public gatherings are a no-go. Distance learning is the new normal. And Al Fresco dining is a lifeline for many restaurants.
Public gatherings are a no-go. Distance learning is the new normal. And Al Fresco dining is a lifeline for many restaurants.
Ricky's Sports Bar, a fixture in San Leandro, may close forever
The establishment, which has catered to Raider Nation fans for more than a half-century, is facing an uncertain future since it was forced to close indoor dining due to COVID-19 shelter in place requirements.
The establishment, which has catered to Raider Nation fans for more than a half-century, is facing an uncertain future since it was forced to close indoor dining due to COVID-19 shelter in place requirements.
Woman allegedly punches McDonald's employee in the face for forgetting condiments
Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a fast-food worker over missing ketchup.
Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a fast-food worker over missing ketchup.
Woman claims to find face mask 'cooked' into McDonald's nugget
A woman in England is livid after allegedly finding a piece of a face mask baked into a McDonald’s chicken nugget, claiming her young daughter nearly choked on it while eating.
A woman in England is livid after allegedly finding a piece of a face mask baked into a McDonald’s chicken nugget, claiming her young daughter nearly choked on it while eating.
Burger King employee killed after customer complains about long drive-thru line
An arrest affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff's Office said that the victim was working in the drive-through line at the Burger King prior to the shooting. The line was particularly long when one customer became irate and threatened to bring her 'man' to the restaurant.
An arrest affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff's Office said that the victim was working in the drive-through line at the Burger King prior to the shooting. The line was particularly long when one customer became irate and threatened to bring her 'man' to the restaurant.