Crab season delays implemented to protect humpback whales

Recreational Dungeness crab season in Zone 4 -- from Pigeon Point to Lopez Point --is set to open at 9 a.m. Friday, but new restrictions designed to protect migrating humpback whales and other marine life has delayed crabbing in some areas.

Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union

Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.

Outdoor dining parklets in San Francisco at risk of being removed

Restaurants around San Francisco are working to protect their outdoor dining parklets after concerns that red tape could force some to be torn down.

Napa winemaker turns smoke-tainted grapes into vodka

A winemaker in Napa County is now turning his grapes, tainted by wildfire smoke, into vodka.

Holiday party wine pairing
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Learn what wines go with what dishes for the holidays.

Man who stuffed razor blades in pizza dough gets nearly 5 years in prison

The man who pleaded guilty to putting razor blades and screws in pizza dough at supermarkets last year has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison.

University researchers say farmer's markets, food charity part of 'White supremacy culture'

The lecture series focuses on a racial framework to food issues, claiming elements such as food charity and farmer’s markets are part of "White supremacist" food culture.

San Francisco restaurant's grand opening on hold after thieves burglarize and party inside space

Owners of a new San Francisco restaurant said their grand opening will be delayed because thieves burglarized them over the weekend. Not only did they steal furniture and equipment, it appeared they hosted a large party.

Thanksgiving casserole preferences vary state-by-state

America’s varying casserole cravings have people searching for potato, veggie and leftover recipes.

Pliny the Younger will be sold in-person

Russian River Brewing says it will sell its Pliny the Younger craft beer in person at its brew pubs in Santa Rosa and Windsor.

Thanksgiving side dishes
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Learn to make Thanksgiving side dishes with Hugh Groman of Berkeley.

Thanksgiving dinner: The origins of our traditional foods

The modern Thanksgiving meal took many centuries to develop. Here’s a look at where those menu items came from: