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.

Antioch's Red Caboose Restaurant destroyed by fire

An early morning fire destroyed The Red Caboose Restaurant in Antioch on Monday. The restaurant owners said their staff is heartbroken.

San Francisco Japantown mochi shop closing after 115 years

Owners of Benkyodo announced they will be closing their doors March 31. The sweet shop is the oldest business in SF's Japantown.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch now available as a spread

The spread can be used on fruit and bread, or it can serve as an ingredient in baked goods or a dessert topping.

Lake Tahoe is the inspiration for new vodka

Lake Tahoe is known for having some of the best tasting drinking water in the United States. Now, it will also be known for an award-winning vodka.

Dairy Queen brings back Free Cone Day after brief COVID-19 hiatus

Dairy Queen is giving fans a special treat ahead of the spring time with their annual Free Cone Day. The company is bringing back the popular event after it was canceled last year due to COVID-19 concerns.

St. Patrick's Day food deals and restaurant specials in US

Restaurants, fast food chains that are offering St. Patrick's Day breakfast, brunch, dinner and dessert menu items

SoCal Chick-fil-A could be declared a ‘public nuisance’

Due to its long lines that jam up traffic, officials have given a Southern California Chick-fil-A 90 days to present traffic solutions.

Stolen Louis XIII cognac returned to San Jose restaurant

A $4,000 bottle of liquor that was stolen by a woman from a San Jose restaurant has been returned unopened by a family member of the thief, the restaurant said. 

Happy Pi Day 2022: Celebrate March 14 with $3.14 pizza, other deals

March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14), and you can score some related deals.

San Francisco bar owner relieved at soon not having to check proof of vaccination

At Soda Popinski’s bar in Nob Hill, signs are posted on the front window and door reminding customers to show proof of vaccination before entering. Starting Friday, patrons will only need to show they’re of legal drinking age to sit at the bar.

Chez Panisse reopens legendary dining room in Berkeley for first time in two years

The world famous Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panisse, welcomed guests back into its dining room Tuesday for the first time in two years. With Covid-19 numbers continuing to decline across the Bay Area, the restaurant decided now was the right time to reopen for in-house dining.

McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia

McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Boycotting vodka: Here's what you should know as businesses dump the alcohol amid the Russian invasion

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, some businesses and bars in the U.S. are showing support for Ukraine by either stopping the sale of Russian vodka, or dumping out their vodka entirely. Here's what you should know about this symbolic act.

Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.