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The Coconut Mama

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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 · 15h

San Francisco Chronicle

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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.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

unearththevoyage.com

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Shop These 5 California Butcher Shops for Better Meat That Costs Less Than the Grocery Store

Sometimes the best steak you will ever cook comes from a small shop you almost drove right past. Across California, neighborhood butchers are quietly selling fresher, tastier meat for less than the big grocery chains charge. It feels like finding a secret that your wallet and your dinner plate will...

Sacramento, CA · 6h
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San Francisco Chronicle

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‘We’re a bunch of weirdos up in here’: A shuttered Bay Area venue gets new life

Bay Area concert producers Heavy Lemon and the nonprofit Crossthread plan to reopen San Jose’s Black Cat Licorice Theater as a music venue next year.

San Jose, 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

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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

machronicle.com

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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 · 1d

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California Has Plenty Of Chicken Joints, But These 10 Spots Are For Those Who Like It Extra Spicy

Why would a chicken restaurant ask you to sign a waiver before lunch? I keep turning that question over, and I love that it’s a real thing in California. Some menus here treat heat like a dare with paperwork attached. The top spice levels carry names that sound like...

California · 13h

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

hoodline.com

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Milpitas Teen Who Dropped Out of College Now Runs a Growing Burger Chain

A burger stand that once sold single, double and triple smash burgers out of a rented food truck parked across from Calaveras Hills High School has grown into a full restaurant on N Milpitas Blvd. Dough Burgers opened its Milpitas location in August 2026, co-founder Daniel, who asked to be identified by first name only, said in an interview with The Milpitas Beat.

Milpitas, CA · 1d

decorhint.com

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We Ranked California’s Best Thai Restaurants And These 12 Are The Ones That Made The List

One spot on this list serves its spicy curries on disposable plates, and that’s part of the charm. Another built its whole reputation around roasted duck and jade noodles. Then there’s a vegetarian kitchen in a polished, modern room making crunchy sides meant to mimic duck skin. I have to give that one credit for pure creativity.

California · 1d

machronicle.com

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Din Tai Fung Breaks the Internet with its beloved Taiwanese and Chinese Dishes

Located in Westfield Valley Fair mall in Santa Clara, Din Tai Fung always has a line stretching out the door and a reservation book filled up months in advance. The restaurant, which has gone viral on TikTok, always has a buzzing atmosphere. Its refreshing drinks, flavorful dishes, and mouth-watering desserts make it easy to tell why it’s so popular.

Santa Clara, CA · 4d

hoodline.com

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South San Jose's Raptor Fest Returns With Free Falconry Shows, Wildlife Booths

Birds of prey are set to take over Rancho San Vicente in South San Jose on November 14, as Santa Clara County Parks and the Peninsula Open Space Trust team up for Raptor Fest, a free celebration running from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features a sit-and-listen educational presentation by Master Falconer Kenny Elvin, with a flight demonstration possible depending on conditions, and booths from a roster of Bay Area wildlife nonprofits.

San Jose, CA · 6h

San Francisco Chronicle

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This whimsical Bay Area bike trail is full of surprises — and just a BART ride away

This trail launches and ends at BART stations in the East Bay; travels exclusively on wide bike lanes and passes sweet birdhouses, tasty lunch stops and destination chickens.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 4d

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New collection of works from elusive artist Banksy makes world premiere at this Bay Area venue

OAKLAND, Calif. - A newly curated exhibition featuring works by the elusive and internationally acclaimed anonymous street artist Banksy is making its world debut in Oakland this week. The Banksy Art Exhibit will open in a newly activated space at the historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts. "Known...

Oakland, CA · 9h

San Francisco Chronicle

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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 · 2d

hoodline.com

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Japanese Curry Chain CoCo Ichibanya Is Building Its First Cupertino Outpost

A Japanese curry chain with more than a thousand locations around the globe is quietly setting up shop in Cupertino, and a hiring listing has let the secret out early. CoCo Ichibanya says the Cupertino restaurant will be its first location in Northern California, and the space is already under construction.

Cupertino, CA · 3d