Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says

The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.

Owner of popular Ricky's sports bar dies

The owner of Ricky's Sports Theatre and Grill, the popular San Leandro gathering spots for A's and Raiders games, has died.

Romaine lettuce recalled again nationwide over E. coli concerns

Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled single head romaine lettuce that was shipped to nearly two dozen states over fears that the leafy greens may be contaminated with E. coli.

McDonald’s to introduce 'McPlant' meat alternative, drive-thru-only restaurants, new food packaging

McDonald’s revealed a number of new culinary and restaurant initiatives planned for the near future, designed to provide quicker, more user-friendly customer experiences and a wider range of menu options. Among those initiatives, the brand confirmed plans to begin testing its “McPLant” offering.

Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state

“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.

Uber's food delivery business outshines its core rides service

The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company lost $1.09 billion in the three months that ended Sept. 30 as many customers were still staying out of shared vehicles.

Fish and wildlife department delays commercial crab season

The department says they are working with the commercial Dungeness crab industry to create new regulations to protect whales from entanglements. 

Pizza to the Polls delivers free pizza for voters waiting in long lines

If you’re hungry for democracy, hungry to get your ballots in, that might mean standing in long lines outside polling locations this Election Day, which in turn might mean your stomach’s hungry too. 

Seniors facing hunger see improved CalFresh, expanded local aid

Meal delivery services like Meals on Wheels and Mercy Brown Bag in Oakland are stepping in to meet increased demand for food at no or low cost to seniors during the pandemic, with care and human connection.

McDonald's cult classic, the McRib, is coming back

McDonald's is reintroducing the McRib nationally on Dec. 2 as it tries to regain its footing during the pandemic.

San Francisco Restaurant Week looks a little different this year

Credo is one of many restaurants this year that are providing customers with no-contact options by using QR codes for digital menus and payments. There are also extra sanitizing stations, face masks, and temperature checks at the door for diners starting to venture out during the pandemic.

Chipotle now charges extra for tortilla on the side

The restaurant chain seems to have caught on to the fan-favorite hack, which means no more free extra tortillas on the side.