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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
‘French Laundry’ restaurant founder Sally Schmitt dies at 90
The founder of The French Laundry in Napa Valley, has died.
The founder of The French Laundry in Napa Valley, has died.
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.
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.
Public health alert issued over possible plastic in Trader Joe's chicken salad product
Trader Joe's Crunchy Slaw with Chicken, Crispy Noodles & Peanut Dressing was shipped to locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
Trader Joe's Crunchy Slaw with Chicken, Crispy Noodles & Peanut Dressing was shipped to locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
Pizza ice cream from Van Leeuwen to launch at Walmart exclusively
Some people like pizza, some people like ice cream.
Some people like pizza, some people like ice cream.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Historical Larson Family Winery forced to shut down temporarily due to fire
A fire broke out in the Larson Family Winery tasting room Wednesday night, forcing the winery to close the room temporarily.
A fire broke out in the Larson Family Winery tasting room Wednesday night, forcing the winery to close the room temporarily.
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.
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.
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.