Costco grape plants spark fears of devastating threat to American farms

Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect.

Tomato sticker shock: Here's how much prices have climbed

Tomato prices have emerged as one of the biggest drivers of grocery sticker shock, climbing sharply over the past year.

Ayesha Curry’s International Smoke San Francisco quietly closes

International Smoke San Francisco, the restaurant founded by Ayesha Curry and Chef Michael Mina , quietly closed its doors.

No kids, more dogs, and family-style platters: Welcome to the future of dining

Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals. 

Michelin Guide selects 7 restaurants in Bay Area for California guide

The Michelin Guide selected new restaurants for the California guide this month. There were seven restaurants chosen in the Bay Area that won the approval of Michelin inspectors.

Oakland’s Lakeshore District brings back the street fair
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Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.

USDA: Health alert for beef served at The Kebab Shop restaurants due to possible E. Coli contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations in three states due to possible E. coli contamination.

Oakland's Bake Sum bakery is getting a cookbook — and a new location in Alameda

Bake Sum has built a devoted following in the East Bay with its "Asian Americana" approach to pastry — drawing on Pan-Asian culinary traditions and mashing them together into something entirely new.

Inside Oakland's Bake Sum Bakery
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Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay. Now, six years later, Oakland's Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location. Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.

PepsiCo expected to increase prices on small chip bags, report says

A new report says that PepsiCo will raise prices on some products after earlier price cuts boosted sales and helped regain customers.

Whole Foods issues soup recall due to possible shrimp contamination

A recall has been issued for a popular soup sold at Whole Foods Market that was found to potentially contain undeclared shrimp, posing a serious health risk for people with shellfish allergies.

Sunnyvale massive food delivery
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One truck. Millions of meals. A coordinated push across California, see how JustServe and local nonprofits are moving food and hope into communities facing rising food insecurity. : Marie Bernard, executive director of Sunnyvale Community Services, gives insight.

Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.

From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall

The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two dozen products that used the recalled dairy products and are working to see if there are any other potentially contaminated products out there.

Montana to implement SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions — See what other states have bans

Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.