Oakland's Hella Tea honors hip-hop culture while selling comfort in a cup
Oakland's Hella Tea is an online store selling loose-leaf tea while paying homage to local Bay Area figures, especially those steeped in hip-hop culture.
Oakland's Hella Tea is an online store selling loose-leaf tea while paying homage to local Bay Area figures, especially those steeped in hip-hop culture.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Burger King reduces chicken nugget count from 10 to 8
According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.
According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.
San Francisco bars nix Russian-themed drinks
Bars are getting rid of their Moscow Mules and renaming drinks in solidarity of Ukraine instead.
Bars are getting rid of their Moscow Mules and renaming drinks in solidarity of Ukraine instead.
Man gets in Tesla, chases suspected car thief through streets of San Francisco
A hot pursuit through the streets of San Francisco, caught on the cameras of a coffee-shop owner's Tesla as he chased a suspected car thief.
A hot pursuit through the streets of San Francisco, caught on the cameras of a coffee-shop owner's Tesla as he chased a suspected car thief.
Boozy Mountain Dew now available but only in three states
Mountain Dew has launched a new drink with an alcoholic twist that’s available in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. But plans are in the works for the beverage to hit store shelves in other states.
Mountain Dew has launched a new drink with an alcoholic twist that’s available in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. But plans are in the works for the beverage to hit store shelves in other states.
Chez Panisse to reopen legendary dining room in Berkeley
The well-known Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panissee, will reopen its dining room on March 8 after closing its indoor dining services for 2 years.
The well-known Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panissee, will reopen its dining room on March 8 after closing its indoor dining services for 2 years.
California bakery hiring paid 'doughnut enthusiast' to photograph, sample tasty treats
Johnny Doughnuts, based in N. California, is looking to hire a “doughnut enthusiast content intern” to try out new flavors and create social media content.
Johnny Doughnuts, based in N. California, is looking to hire a “doughnut enthusiast content intern” to try out new flavors and create social media content.
Krispy Kreme and Twix debut new candy inspired donuts in first-ever collaboration
Fans of Krispy Kreme and Twix are in for a special treat as the two companies debut new candy-inspired donuts for their first-ever collaboration.
Fans of Krispy Kreme and Twix are in for a special treat as the two companies debut new candy-inspired donuts for their first-ever collaboration.
'Buzzless' beverages will be the main attraction at San Francisco non-alcoholic speakeasy
A San Francisco restaurant owner is planning to open the city's first non-alcoholic speakeasy. Nielsen data predicts “buzzless beverages” will be one of the biggest trends of 2022.
A San Francisco restaurant owner is planning to open the city's first non-alcoholic speakeasy. Nielsen data predicts “buzzless beverages” will be one of the biggest trends of 2022.
Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.
Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts
Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.
Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.
World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
US suspension of avocado imports part of conspiracy, Mexican president says
The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.
The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.
US suspends avocado imports from Mexico
The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.
The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.
Bay Area restaurants and florists ready for busy Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
West Oakland grocery store's closure leaves void, concerns of food desert
Neighbors say the West Oakland neighborhood will be worse off without its only full-size grocery store in the area for the last 40 years. Community Foods Market closes for good Sunday.
Neighbors say the West Oakland neighborhood will be worse off without its only full-size grocery store in the area for the last 40 years. Community Foods Market closes for good Sunday.
Berkeley pizzeria ranked top in country by Yelp
Berkeley beat out New York, Chicago and Detroit, with The Cheese Board Collective getting the highest reviews on the site.
Berkeley beat out New York, Chicago and Detroit, with The Cheese Board Collective getting the highest reviews on the site.
Arizona restaurant forced to close after almost all of its staff members were poached by another restaurant
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
Former employees save beloved Berkeley diner
A beloved Berkeley diner, shuttered last month amid the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting a second chance. The new owners, made up of seven former managers and workers, say they’ll be dropping the name Bette, from Bette's Oceanview Diner, but keeping everything else the same.
A beloved Berkeley diner, shuttered last month amid the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting a second chance. The new owners, made up of seven former managers and workers, say they’ll be dropping the name Bette, from Bette's Oceanview Diner, but keeping everything else the same.