SF wants to make outdoor dining 'parklets' permanent fixtures
Businesses around the Bay Area and in San Francisco say outdoor dining platforms are a lifeline.
Businesses around the Bay Area and in San Francisco say outdoor dining platforms are a lifeline.
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.
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.
For example, Boichick Bagels in Berkeley opened just three months before the pandemic began and had a roaring following from day one.
San Franciscans enjoy return to movies and museums, but hesitant to dine indoors
San Francisco residents enjoyed the city's first weekend in the red tier, with museums, movie theaters, and indoor dining returning.
San Francisco residents enjoyed the city's first weekend in the red tier, with museums, movie theaters, and indoor dining returning.
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.
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.
Starbucks adding Oatly oat milk to national menu, debuting new non-dairy drinks
Oat milk will become the coffee chain’s fourth non-dairy option at nationwide locations, alongside soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk.
Oat milk will become the coffee chain’s fourth non-dairy option at nationwide locations, alongside soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk.
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.
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.
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.
'COVID bandit' strikes again: Customer gives $200 to each worker at Colorado diner
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
The city has seen a massive proliferation from a few dozen parklets, to more than 2,000 with a thousand more in the pipeline.
Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Proposed legislation would allow to-go alcohol sales permanently in California
A new state bill would permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol as part of take-out orders in an attempt to alleviate the financial havoc the pandemic unleashed on the food service industry.
A new state bill would permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol as part of take-out orders in an attempt to alleviate the financial havoc the pandemic unleashed on the food service industry.
Valentine's Day deals to savor at restaurants, fast food chains
Restaurants and fast-food chains across the country are catering to food lovers this Valentine’s Day with sweet deals bound to attract appetites everywhere.
Restaurants and fast-food chains across the country are catering to food lovers this Valentine’s Day with sweet deals bound to attract appetites everywhere.
Tillamook offering 40-pound blocks of cheddar just before Valentine’s Day
The cheesemaker is celebrating its 112th birthday on National Cheddar Day.
The cheesemaker is celebrating its 112th birthday on National Cheddar Day.
Sonoma restaurant weighs in on Black Lives Matter mask policy
The restaurant says it opposes systemic racism, and that the server left on her own, and was not fired.
The restaurant says it opposes systemic racism, and that the server left on her own, and was not fired.