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The Hidden California Sandwich Joint Serving Fresh Deli Meats Locals Love

One little deli can sell 700 to 800 sandwiches on a busy summer day. That number alone made me sit up straight. The menu runs from #00 to #18, with fractions mixed in. Yes, there’s a #6 3/4, and it’s a real sandwich with roasted turkey, fresh mozzarella, and pesto.

Walnut Creek, CA · 4d

hoodline.com

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Sacramento Eatery Slapped With Red Placard After Rat Scurries In Mid-Inspection

Sacramento County health inspectors watched a rodent scurry into the back storage area of Tori's Place while the rear door sat open during a routine inspection, then proceeded to find more than 160 rodent droppings scattered throughout the restaurant. The Grand Avenue eatery walked away with a red placard and 12 cited violations, forcing an immediate suspension of its health permit.

Sacramento County, CA · 3d

The Coconut Mama

Asian California grocery chain to close 2 supermarkets, cutting 103 jobs

California’s wave of grocery store closures is growing again. Tawa Inc., the operator of 99 Ranch Market, has filed plans to permanently close supermarkets in Chino and Pleasanton, affecting 103…

Chino, CA · 3d

San Francisco Chronicle

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‘We expanded too quickly.’ Bay Area doughnut favorite to close half its shops

Johnny Doughnuts, known for nostalgic creations made with high-quality ingredients, is shutting down three of its six Bay Area locations.

San Francisco, CA · 11h

The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento restaurant closed over rodent droppings. What else did inspectors find?

Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to a Japanese fusion restaurant after finding about 20 rodent droppings throughout the facility. Additionally, 12 restaurants were cited for unattended raw chicken, gunk found on a can opener and a missing food safety certificate. What do these inspections mean? While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide . A red placard, however, signals “imminent danger to public health and safety” and suspends an establishment’s health permit until violations are corrected. This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination . In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection. The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee. Approximately 1% of inspections result in a closure, he said. These were the results of Sacramento County food facility inspections for Thursday, Oct. 29, through Wednesday, Nov. 4. If an inspection listed below needs clarification, business owners can email The Sacramento Bee at servicejournalists@sacbee.com . How to report a business to the health department For readers who would

Sacramento County, CA · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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Generationally iconic California seafood institution abruptly closes after 98 years

California’s list of beloved restaurant losses has gained one of its oldest names. Cook’s Seafood, the Menlo Park market and restaurant that served generations of Peninsula families, abruptly closed on…

Menlo Park, CA · 3d

San Francisco Chronicle

A Bay Area barbecue favorite has finally landed at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco

After months of delays, Oakland barbecue institution Everett and Jones has opened its long-awaited Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant in San Francisco.

takingthekids.com

10 California Sandwich Shops Where Customers Say The Deli Meats Are A Cut Above The Rest

One legendary pastrami in California gets steamed for about three hours before anyone slices it by hand. That is longer than most delis bother with, and I love that kind of stubbornness. Another counter on this list has been slicing Italian cold cuts since 1896. A third still builds a...

San Francisco Chronicle

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You’ll wait an hour for this new Bay Area rice bowl, but it saves you a flight to Tokyo

Would you wait an hour for a rice bowl? Restaurant critic Cesar Hernandez says you should at this new Tokyo-born restaurant in the Bay Area.

San Jose, CA · 4d

Idaho Statesman

Expanding to Boise from San Francisco, this restaurant chain serves ‘showstoppers'

A San Francisco restaurant brand has expanded outside California for the first time — by launching a location in Idaho. Dumpling Time opened Friday at The Warehouse Food Hal l at 370 S. 8th St. in downtown Boise. The chain, which has five Bay Area locations, offers a modern slant on traditional Asian dumplings, according to a press release. Many Californians are fans. “The seafood and Wagyu dumplings are showstoppers,” a recent Yelp review said of the longtime location on San Francisco’s Division Street. Boise’s location will “introduce a streamlined, fast-casual iteration of the concept, offering counter service and a thoughtful selection of the restaurant’s most popular dishes,” the release says. Dumpling Time is operated by Omakase Restaurant Group , which made its Boise debut last year by unveiling the well-reviewed Raibu Sushi Bar , 808 W. Fort St. “Boise has been incredibly welcoming to us since we first became part of its restaurant community with Raibu Sushi Bar, and we’re excited to continue building on that relationship,” Kash Feng, co-founder and CEO of Omakase Restaurant Group, said in a prepared statement. “The Warehouse Food Hall is a place we’ve enjoyed visiting ourselves, and we felt its energy and casual

Boise, ID · 7h

whatnow.com

San Francisco Korean Restaurant Cited Over Cockroaches, Rodent Droppings, and Food Safety Issues

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 5 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. A routine inspection was conducted at Aria restaurant on November 5. The San Francisco Department of Public Health suspended the restaurant’s health permit and ordered it to close temporarily following the inspection.

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The Coconut Mama

Major grocery chain to close 60-year-old California bakery plant as 92 jobs are affected

A longtime California bakery facility that has supplied Safeway stores for decades is preparing to shut down, ending over 60 years of operations. The planned closure will affect 92 employees…

Richmond, CA · 3d

decorhint.com

11 Oakland, California Brunch Spots That Make Weekend Mornings Worth Getting Up For

One Oakland diner has a display of model trains, so your eggs Benedict might come with a tiny railroad view. I love that detail. It tells you brunch here doesn’t have to be serious. The quirks keep coming. One spot has a pie case stocked with homemade specials like...

Oakland, CA · 2d

Pleasanton Weekly

El Dorado for modern Mexican fare in Dublin

El Dorado Modern Mexican Kitchen and Cantina opened a month after Cinco de Mayo. The restaurant is ready to welcome families who have recently honored their ancestors during the Día de Los Muertes holiday. Located in Hacienda Crossings, El Dorado is a place to enjoy sophisticated, yet traditional foods. Special occasion favorites such as tamales, mole negro, and sopapillas are available throughout the year and are made in house.

Dublin, CA · 8d

sfstandard.com

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The Bay Area’s newest Asian supermarkets — ranked

You can learn all about a person by where they shop for groceries. In San Francisco, home cooks with an affinity for organic local produce and seasonal ice cream have Bi-Rite Market, while anyone looking to avoid animal products knows Rainbow Grocery Cooperative will have the best selection of vegetarian items.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

SFGate

Long-vacant SF Best Buy bursts to life with opening of Asian supermarket T&T

SF shoppers lined up for dim sum and mango cake at the huge grocery store's opening.

allamericanatlas.com

5 Best Restaurants in Berkeley, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Berkeley, California — a city where the hills tumble toward the bay, where the air is perfumed with eucalyptus and espresso, where every block is stitched with murals, bookstores, and the laughter of students, old-timers, and dreamers. Here, Craftsman bungalows lean into the future, co-ops and Victorians stand shoulder to shoulder, and the scent of sourdough and spice drifts through neighborhoods alive with possibility.

Berkeley, CA · 7d

San Francisco Chronicle

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 · 1h

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