Starbucks CEO says company will fix 'overly complex menu' to reverse sales slump

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced that the coffee giant plans to fix its menu and pricing as it seeks to boost traffic and turn around sagging sales.

New San Jose Costco location coming despite pushback

The San Jose City Council voted unanimously to approve plans to build a new Costco despite back push from residents.

Employee's homemade meal blamed for mass food poisoning at Maryland seafood distributor

NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors in Jessup, Maryland, says Monday's mass food poisoning incident, which left 46 people seeking medical attention, was caused by homemade food prepared by an employee.

Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma to shut down after 54 years

After operating for over half a century, Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last dish at the end of the year, as the restaurant will close its doors for good.

500-plus types of frozen waffles recalled over listeria risk

The frozen waffle recall includes major brands like Best Choice, Good and Gather, Great Value, Hannaford, Kodiak, Publix, Simple Truth and more.

Bay Area city ranked no. 1 for best food in the US

Beating out Chicago's deep-dish scene or Philly cheesesteaks is the culinary culture in Oakland. 

Halloween cocktail recipes: Five to try this spooky season

Halloween party drinks to try, including bloody mary syringes, Hocus Pocus "life force" punch and more -- including some N/A options!

California becomes powerhouse in bourbon business

Move over, Kentucky. There's a new king in the bourbon business, a California king to be precise.

Pizza shop holds grand opening along Oakland's troubled Hegenberger corridor

The owner of Oakland's newest Round Table Pizza franchise is hoping his shop will help play a part in stopping the bleed of businesses fleeing the city's troubled Hegenberger corridor. The shop, located in the Hegenberger Gateway Center at 8450 Edgewater Drive, held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday.

H Mart, cult favorite Asian grocery chain, opening new Bay Area store

A much loved Asian supermarket, made all the more popular by the 2021 best-selling memoir, “Crying in H Mart," is set to open a new store in the Bay Area.

McDonald’s sues meat industry giants over alleged beef price fixing scheme

McDonald's has filed a lawsuit against the nation's largest meat packers—Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef—accusing them of conspiring to fix beef prices by limiting supply to inflate costs.

Is unpasteurized apple cider safe to drink? Here's what the FDA says

Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.