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The Coconut Mama

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Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 2d

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Downtown Napa's Napkins Bar & Grill Shuts Down, Owner Calls It Heartbreaking

Napkins Bar & Grill, a longtime fixture at 1001 Second St. in downtown Napa, has closed its doors for good. Owner Cengiz Atis says difficult economic conditions made it impossible to keep the restaurant running, calling the decision heartbreaking. Atis shared the news in a Facebook post dated Nov. 6,...

Napa, CA · 8h
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These 7 California Spots Turn Fall Into Cioppino Season With Seafood Stew

When the fog rolls in and the air turns crisp, a bowl of cioppino starts to make a lot of sense. This tomato-based seafood stew was born in San Francisco, and it still shows up on menus up and down the California coast. Some places pile it with Dungeness crab,...

San Francisco, CA · 3d
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Lagunitas Beer At Center Of “Forever Chemicals” Lawsuit

Lagunitas is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that its beer contains undisclosed “forever chemicals,” bringing a broader concern about brewing water into a case involving one of American craft beer’s best-known names. San Francisco resident Nathaniel Talbot filed the lawsuit November 2 in the U.S....

Petaluma, CA · 23h
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Cook’s Seafood Closes After a Historic 98 Years

After nearly a century of operation, Cook’s Seafood, a local fish market and restaurant, permanently closed on Oct. 29. Management notified employees of the closure at 3 a.m. that morning. The cause of the closure remains unknown to the public, but the establishments in both Menlo Park and Pleasanton have permanently ceased operations.

Menlo Park, CA · 2d

Eville eye

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Nov. 2026 Food & Drink Updates: Three New Public Market Tenants Poised to Open

Our November food & drink updates include three new businesses preparing to join the Public Market’s lineup. Plus, a popular Oakland beer garden announces its impending closure, and Tokyo Central extends its evening hours. Xula Guatemalan Cuisine Sets Soft Opening Date at Public Market. Xula Guatemalan Cuisine is putting...

Oakland, CA · 8h

SFGate

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Popular Oakland nightclub Crybaby announces abrupt closure

One of Oakland’s most popular nightclubs and music venues is set to close by the end of the month. Crybaby, located at 1928 Telegraph Ave. across from Oakland’s Fox Theater, announced the closure in a Tuesday Instagram post. The nightclub did not provide a reason for the abrupt closure in the post, which included a slideshow of memes about the venue.

Oakland, CA · 9h

San Francisco Chronicle

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S.F.’s newest pastrami-obsessed Jewish deli wants to be the West Coast Katz’s

The Inner Sunset deli will specialize in pastrami, using the same fatty cut of beef that’s preferred by New York Jewish deli staples.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

Eater

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Introducing San Francisco’s 2026 Eater Award Winners

The Eater Awards are a moment to reflect: They’re an occasion to think back on the best meals we had at new restaurants this year, the bites that made us dance a little in our seats, the drinks that made the tea at dinner even juicier. The Bay Area welcomed a brand new class of restaurants and bakeries to our shores, soothing (somewhat) the ache of heartbreaking restaurant closures that accompany each year.

San Francisco, CA · 19h

Mass Market Retailers

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Prime Roots launches Safe Slice at Sprouts nationwide

Nitrate-free deli line expands Prime Roots to 1000 outlets as the company more than doubles year over year

Berkeley, CA · 17h

The Sacramento Bee

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South Sacramento cafe temporarily closes. What's happening with Matcha Cafe Maiko?

A popular matcha dessert spot that uses ingredients straight from Japan has temporarily closed. Matcha Cafe Maiko, which has a location at 6905 Stockton Blvd. in south Sacramento’s Little Saigon district, has temporarily closed. The green tea dessert chain is rebranding as “Matcha Toko,” according to a post on social media. Not just south Sacramento, but all stores temporarily closed on Nov. 8. with Matcha Cafe Maiko also pausing operations in San Francisco. The popular matcha cafe announced its reinvention in October. “While our name is changing, you’ll still find many of the flavors and favorites you know and love (made with ceremonial grade matcha!),” the franchise wrote online . “(There will be) even more of the Matcha Toko experience to take shape in the months ahead.” Alongside the momentary halt, Matcha Cafe Maiko has taken down its Instagram and Facebook accounts. With the new name and storefront designs, the Matcha Toko team wrote that while the menu will remain the same, there will also be “new creations” added to its matcha menu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matcha Toko (@matcha_toko) The business is best known for its matcha drinks, matcha shaved ice and matcha soft

Sacramento, CA · 1d

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New Dunkin is Coming to Pleasant Hill, With Deep Local Roots

PLEASANT HILL, CA — A new Dunkin’ is coming to Pleasant Hill. And although it’s a national chain, this particular one has some surprisingly deep local roots. The new location, at 1900 Contra Costa Boulevard, is expected to open in December 2026, according to franchise owner Matt Cobo, who confirmed the plans directly to Bay Area Telegraph.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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A beloved San Francisco burger chain is finally opening in Union Square. Lurie will cut the ribbon

The San Francisco-founded burger chain is finally taking over its Union Square kiosk, with free samples and a mayoral ribbon-cutting Tuesday.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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It’s inedible and highly elusive — and San Francisco bartenders can’t get enough

For a few short weeks every spring, San Francisco chefs and bartenders race to get their hands on ume, a tart Japanese plum with skin the color of a tennis ball. It’s not because they’re good to eat; in fact, they’re inedible raw. But once the golf-ball-size fruits have been coated in sugar and steeped in spirits for at least half a year, the infusion becomes one of the most sought-after cocktail ingredients of the moment: umeshu.

San Francisco, CA · 20h

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Bay Area's Dumpling Time Lands First Out-of-State Shop in Downtown Boise

A Bay Area dumpling chain known for handmade dumplings just set up shop in downtown Boise, marking its first expansion beyond California. Dumpling Time opened Friday, Nov. 6, inside The Warehouse Food Hall at 370 S. 8th St., taking over Suite 107 in the heart of the city's bustling food hall scene.

Boise, ID · 1d

Eater

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Sergeant Ma Is the Fun Group Spot That China Basin Needs

In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Chef Jason Halverson and Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group of Trestle, Mama Oakland, the Vault, and more, have opened their latest restaurant, Sergeant Ma, with a big splash in the China Basin neighborhood. Named after Halverson’s mother — affectionately called both “sergeant” and “ma” — the restaurant is a reflection of his upbringing. His mother immigrated to the United States from Vietnam, and Halverson spent his childhood in Wichita, Kansas, eating his mother’s cooking, where “she interpreted recipes her own way,” as the restaurant shares. What that means at Sergeant Ma is a food menu that zigzags between cultural references, both Asian and Californian, with produce-driven dishes inspired by Halverson’s own history of cooking in (and owning) San Francisco restaurants.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

SF Rec & Park

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Super Duper Burgers Opens in Union Square, Bringing More Food & Fun to the Historic Plaza

SAN FRANCISCO — City leaders and burger lovers celebrated the grand opening of Super Duper Burgers today, sampling the San Francisco favorite's signature fare at its new location in Union Square, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced. Located on the east side of the historic plaza in...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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Mayer’s Delicatessen Plans 2027 Inner Sunset Opening

641 Irving St. — Approximate Site Of Planned Mayer’s Delicatessen. Mayer’s Delicatessen takes its name from Josh Galant’s grandfather, Mayer, whose family has worked in San Francisco’s food business for decades. Mayer and Clara Galant sold sandwiches from a truck before buying Paramount Piroshki in 1995 from George and Helen Theoridis, who had started the business in 1956, according to J.

San Francisco, CA · 18h

San Francisco Chronicle

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This chef made his name at glitzy, Michelin-star restaurants. His new Bay Area project is personal

Chef Ho Chee Boon, known for Cantonese fine-dining destinations around the world, will launch a new restaurant in the Bay Area celebrating food from his native Malaysia.

Millbrae, CA · 14h

KTVU FOX 2

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San Francisco's iconic Julius Castle to reopen after nearly 20 years

After nearly two decades closed and roughly 15 years of restoration and challenges, San Francisco's historic Julius Castle restaurant is reopening on Telegraph Hill. Owner Paul Scott offers a first look at the landmark's revival, stunning bay views and new menu ahead of its highly anticipated Thursday opening.

San Francisco, CA · 1d