Baby eel value returns to pre-pandemic levels despite challenges

Fishermen are selling the baby eels for $2,110 per pound at docks, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported Monday, up from a low of $525 per pound in 2020.

San Francisco: Alioto's at Fisherman's Wharf closing after 100 years

Alioto's on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco announced it is closing for good. It closed during the pandemic, and will never reopen, according to the owners.

Sal Castaneda's favorite San Francisco ballpark eats and beer

People can talk all they want about pitches, runs and steals on Opening Day. But the real talk of the town is where to get the best grub. Let's see where Sal Castaneda likes to eat (and drink.)

Smart & Final to pay $175K for price gouging eggs during pandemic

The grocer Smart and Final has agreed to pay $175,000 in penalties to settle allegations of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, state prosecutors said Tuesday.

‘The Sports Bra’: Bar showing only women’s sports opens

One bar owner is deciding to take on the male-dominated sports world by opening a bar that only shows women’s sports.

Russian River Brewing releasing beers for Ukraine

Worldwide, communities have tried to do their part to donate aid to the war in Ukraine. Bay Area breweries are now crafting beers specifically to raise money for those humanitarian efforts.

Restaurant week and Off the Grid return to San Francisco

Dining out is back on the menu for San Francisco foodies looking for something to do. San Francisco Restaurant Week launched on Friday as well as Off the Grid.

Sweet San Francisco memories: Benkyodo mochi shop closes after 115 years

Ricky and Bobby Okamurawill serve their last manju and mochi on Thursday as they enter retirement. Benkyodo's last day comes after 115 years in business in San Francisco.

Restaurants spring back two years after pandemic lockdowns
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Anne Le Ziblatt and Ervan Lim from the Warung Siska restaurant in Redwood City joined Mornings on 2 The Nine to talk about the struggles of opening a new restaurant during the pandemic.

State closes commercial crab fishery over whale entanglement concerns

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife on Friday announced the closure of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery for a large portion of the state's coast due to recent entanglements involving humpback whales.

Long lines in Santa Rosa for 2-week release of Pliny the Younger beer

If you make it through the line, Russian River Brewery managers say you'll get three 10-ounce pours of Pliny the Younger as well as the option to buy two bottles.

Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say

Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session. 

March Madness: Grubhub offering special meal deals during NCAA tournament

If you’re searching for goodies for March Madness, Grubhub is offering a variety of discounts on meals at some of your favorite restaurants during the NCAA Tournament.