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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 · 2d

SFGate

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 · 1d

amadorvalleytoday.org

A New Go-To Spot: Haraz Coffee House

A new coffee house on Sunol Boulevard in Pleasanton is bringing families, students, and coffee connoisseurs together. With delicious drinks, open seating, and flexible hours, Haraz Coffee House is the place to be. Reviews From Regulars. Haraz Coffee House opened in early October and has already attracted customers looking for...

Pleasanton, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

Wrecking Ball is bringing its coffee roasting to this buzzy San Francisco pier

The pier already has pickleball, padel and pastries. Now it’s getting a coffee roaster.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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.

familydestinationsguide.com

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8 Hole-In-The-Wall Chinese Restaurants In California Where Lunch Specials Are Still Under $13

Want to find the best hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants in California without emptying your wallet?. These 8 Chinese restaurants serve up incredible lunch specials and big, satisfying flavors!. 1. Golden Wall Chinese Cuisine (La Mirada) Tucked into a strip mall on Imperial Highway, Golden Wall Chinese Cuisine is the kind of...

California · 11d

The US Sun

TJ Maxx rival with ‘gourmet foods’ sets November opening for 17,310-square-foot store with $100 ‘Golden Santa’ perk

SHOPPERS in California are in for a festive treat as homeware and foodie favorite World Market prepares to open its huge new store. The TJ Maxx rival is creating a 17,310-square-foot store that’s set to welcome customers on November 20 at Hacienda Crossings in Dublin, CA. Dublin, California is...

Dublin, CA · 5d

San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Coffee Festival pours spotlight on Bay Area’s top roasters

The 10th annual coffee festival kicked off Saturday with tasting-size samples, educational panels and live music from local artists.

San Francisco, CA · 4d

ksro.com

Petaluma Raley’s Pharmacy Closing In December Ahead Of Store Shutdown

Petaluma is set to lose another pharmacy next month as the local Raley’s store prepares for a complete closure by early 2027. According to the Press Democrat, a state notice confirms the grocery store’s pharmacy will shut down by December 16th, ahead of the full store closure between January and February. The shutdown will impact roughly 40 employees, though some union workers may have options to transfer to other locations.

Petaluma, CA · 2d

oaklandside.org

Los Cocos, Eli’s Mile High, Oeste and more among Oakland’s October closures

Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. The openings and closings for each month are then compiled into a round-up. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Subscribing to the Nosh newsletter is the best way to stay up to date on all of the openings and closings, breaking news, deeper developments, and events in the East Bay food scene.

Berkeley, CA · 2d

QSR magazine

Panda Express to Launch Triple Chocolate Rangoons with Ghirardelli

Panda Express is turning one of its most beloved appetizers into dessert with the launch of Triple Chocolate Rangoons. Marking Panda’s inaugural partnership with GHIRARDELLI Chocolate Company, the limited-time offering reimagines the brand’s signature crispy rangoon with a triple dose of premium chocolate, delivering an indulgent finale to any meal.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 2d

hoodline.com

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 · 5d

takingthekids.com

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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, CA · 6d

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 · 5d

KRON4 News

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A look inside East Bay suburb’s first Japanese supermarket before it opens

PLEASANT HILL, Calif. (KRON) — Japanese supermarket Osaka Marketplace opened its second store in Foster City last year. It was met with support among the local community, being the only of its kind in the Peninsula city. Eleven months later, Osaka Marketplace is taking its Japanese specialty offerings to Pleasant Hill, marking the first of […]

Pleasant Hill, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

Don’t miss dessert — any dessert, but specifically this one — at Zuni Café

Pavlova and its combo of meringue, cream and macerated fruit is often too sweet, but Zuni Café’s is just right.

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Mission Local

Sunset Buzz: Rusty Ladle wins best chowder in San Francisco

Also: A new Japanese curry spot on Irving Street and a Spring Equinox with "a little something" on each block. Sunset Buzz: Rusty Ladle wins best chowder in San Francisco

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The Baked Bear To Open New Shop At Fisherman’s Wharf

The Baked Bear is preparing to open a new location at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. According to the San Francisco Business Times, the company signed a 10-year lease for a 928-square-foot storefront at 81 Jefferson St. The new shop will be the brand’s third brick-and-mortar location in San Francisco.