A taste of Argentina before kickoff
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The World Cup semifinal is here, with England and Argentina renewing one of soccer’s most historic matchups. In Oakland, 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen is turning game day into a celebration, serving up Argentine-inspired empanadas as fans gather to cheer on every minute of the action.

Popular SF salad chain opening new East Bay location

A San Francisco salad chain is making its foray into an East Bay suburb, opening its Walnut Creek location just steps away from the city's bustling shopping plaza.

Disneyland unveils lineup of new restaurants coming to Downtown Disney

Disneyland details the full culinary expansion of Downtown Disney's West End, featuring Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, Happy Ice, and a permanent Earl of Sandwich.

Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long

A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.

Beloved American ice cream chain shuttering dozens of stores nationwide

Dozens of Dairy Queen locations have closed across the United States as some franchise operators face financial challenges and corporate compliance disputes.

A Bay Area restaurant goes viral for strict policy on misbehaving kids
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A restaurant in Foster City caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are misbehaving.

Bay Area restaurant goes viral for strict policy on misbehaving children

One Bay Area restaurant caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are unruly.

Pounded yam recall issued after “temporary breakdown,” FDA says

Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list.

Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026

The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. 

4th of July cookout: Tips for practicing safe food handling when grilling and hosting gatherings

Americans across the country will celebrate the nation’s milestone 250th birthday this weekend, hosting family and friends outdoors with BBQ and cookouts.  There are simple steps you can take to prevent food-borne illness and keep everyone safe.

Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?

Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see.

Spain faces Austria with crowd energy at San Francisco's Picaro Cafe
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It’s do-or-die in the Round of 32 as Spain bring possession and pedigree against an Austria. For fans in San Francisco, the match has a local home at Picaro Cafe—a long-running Spanish restaurant known for tapas, paellas, and a lively matchday atmosphere.

Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide

California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste.