How Boozie Brunch is putting Bay Area restaurants on the map
Social media influencer Novi Mitchell, the creator of Boozie Brunch, has the inside scoop on the best places for mouthwatering eats— and she’s also serving up opportunity.
McDonald's CEO gives 3 predictions for the restaurant business in 2025
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski this week offered up three predictions for trends that the quick-service restaurant industry could see this year.
Girl Scouts defends cookies amid 'toxic' concerns in controversy over ingredients
Joe Rogan put cookies back in spotlight after recent report suggested lead, gyphosate found in products.
Eggs are not the only expensive food: Beef prices are also on the rise
A lot of attention has been focused on high egg prices due to the bird flu. However, the price of beef is also on the rise as production isn't keeping pace with demand.
Egg prices will climb even more this year, USDA says: See the data
Egg prices are going to get much worse this year, the Agriculture Department predicts. Here’s what they’re saying.
Bay Area cafe spends $4,000 a month on eggs, adds surcharge for customers
The manager of the North Bay restaurant says she hasn't heard any complaints about the new surcharge, saying most customers understand the egg shortage is affecting everyone.
McDonald's promises no surcharges on eggs
Amid skyrocketing egg prices in America, one fast food giant has promised their eggs won’t be getting pricier.
'Dessert stomach' lives in your brain, say scientists
The part of the brain that regulates fullness also drives an appetite for desserts, says study.
How to save money at the grocery store: Survey found these top ideas
As grocery prices tick up, 88% of Americans say they’re changing the way they shop. Here's how.
Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
These Starbucks drinks are leaving menu in March – and here’s what’s replacing them
Starbucks said it will cut 30% of its menu items by Sept. 2025, removing less popular drinks and adding new seasonal items.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Beer Week kicks off in Bay Area
Beer Week kicks off Friday night around the Bay Area, and breweries all around are ready. Local breweries are ready to serve up a pint, but are also keeping an eye on global politics.
Dunkin' to make popular drink customization free beginning next month
Dunkin' will no longer charge an extra fee for certain substitutions, following suit with a decision made by competitor Starbucks a few months ago.
Bob's Donuts opens hole-y new storefront on SF's Polk Street
The new Bob's Donuts location in San Francisco opens Friday, just down the street from its original location.
A celebration of Black vintners, chefs and artists in the East Bay
An annual Black History Month celebration held in the East Bay kicks off Thursday in Oakland.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Trader Joe's recalls its Organic Acai Bowls over potential plastic contamination
Trader Joe's Organic Acai Bowls have been recalled because they may contain plastic, the company said. Here's what to know.
Venomous snake found inside box of bananas at New Hampshire grocery store
An ornate, dangerous snake was discovered in box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store.
Millions of granola bars recalled due to 'potential presence of metal': FDA
Millions of MadeGood granola bars are being recalled due to the "potential presence of a piece of metal in the product." The FDA recently raised the risk category to Class II.