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CBS San Francisco

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Halloween fun brings increased business for San Francisco bars and pubs

Bars and pubs in San Francisco were buzzing Saturday as excited adults gathered to celebrate Halloween.

San Francisco, CA · 6d

KQED

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A Legendary Chef Bids Farewell With One Final Dinner in Oakland

For more than a decade, Sarah Kirnon presided over one of the Bay Area’s most widely celebrated restaurants. Until it closed in 2022, Miss Ollie’s, Kirnon’s Afro-Caribbean spot in Old Oakland, served up some of the tastiest braised oxtails, Bajan pepper sauce and skillet-fried chicken in the Bay. The restaurant also served as an important gathering place for Oakland’s Black, brown and queer communities.

Oakland, CA · 8d

bayareatelegraph.com

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A Secret Freezer Full of the Bay Area’s Best Local Ice Cream Is Hiding in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – Lafayette has a handful of ice cream options. But even many locals probably aren’t aware of a little secret–a freezer full of some of the Bay Area’s best local ice cream, inside a totally different shop. Fenton’s has long been known for its...

Lafayette, CA · 8d

unearththevoyage.com

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A Four-Course Meal Rolls Through Wine Country on This Restored California Train

Some of the best meals in California are not served in a dining room that stays still. Picture a plate of warm tomato soup, a tender steak, and a slice of chocolate cake arriving while green vineyards slide past your window. It sounds like a simple train ride at first,...

Napa, CA · 7d

SFGate

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Boichik Bagels among Bay Area victims of massive online credit card scam

The scam includes 50,000 fakes websites — and growing.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 4d

sfstandard.com

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‘We were blindsided’: Popular Mediterranean restaurant forced out by landlord

A popular Mediterranean restaurant in downtown San Francisco has closed after its landlord opted not to renew the lease. Oasis Grill (opens in new tab), located across from Salesforce Tower at 100 1st St., has shut down as of Thursday. “We were blindsided,” owner Muna Azzghayer said. Married couple...

San Francisco, CA · 7d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Thousands of restaurants rely on this company’s technology. Lawsuit accuses it of ‘deceptive’ practices

San Francisco’s city attorney and the FTC allege in a new lawsuit that Toast, a prominent restaurant technology company, uses hidden fees and other illegal business practices.

San Francisco, CA · 8d

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Walking Into Mel’s Drive-In On Van Ness Feels Like Stepping Onto The American Graffiti Set

Some San Francisco diners serve breakfast. A few serve breakfast with a side of movie history, and one spot downtown does it until 3 AM on weekends. Fans of the classic film American Graffiti already know the look: chrome edges, booth seating, and a soundtrack that never left the 1950s. This place leans into that era without apology, and it has thousands of fans who keep coming back for the retro charm as much as the comfort fare.

San Francisco, CA · 7d

KRON4 News

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One of West Coast’s most popular ice cream chains opening first Oakland location

(KRON) — One of the West Coast’s largest ice cream chains is opening its first location in Oakland next month. Salt & Straw is opening in the city’s Rockridge neighborhood on Friday, Nov. 13. The Portland, Oregon-based creamery is opening its ninth Bay Area location, joining San Ramon as the second in the East Bay. […]

Oakland, CA · 8d

bayareatelegraph.com

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A New Korean Shave Ice and Matcha Cafe Just Opened in Danville

DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA – A new cafe in Danville is serving specialty matcha drinks and Korean shaved ice in the Tri-Valley. Floe Cafe recently began its soft opening at 11000 Crow Canyon Road, Suite E. This location marks the brand’s first in the Bay Area, following its original location in Fullerton, Southern California.

Danville, CA · 8d

The Call Of

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Square Pie Guys Closes Its First Location in Palo Alto

Square Pie Guys closes its first-ever location in Palo Alto on October 30, 2026, citing weak dinner traffic and limited visibility on a car-free street.

Palo Alto, CA · 7d

machronicle.com

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Bear Bites: The Yard Coffee Cafe brings History and Community to Redwood City

Located on Main Street in Redwood City, The Yard Coffee provides a variety of specialty coffees, loose-leaf teas, and a wide selection of pastries. With a string-lit backyard and a cozy inside vibe, this welcoming cafe provides a peaceful atmosphere to sit, relax, or study. Chai Latte ($6.75): 7/10. The...

Redwood City, CA · 7d

The Coconut Mama

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61-year-old California grocery bakery to close, affecting 92 workers

California’s grocery industry is facing another shutdown as major chains continue reshaping their operations. Safeway plans to permanently close its commercial bread plant in Richmond, affecting 92 employees. The facility…

Richmond, CA · 7d

Silicon Valley

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A big all-night Indian supermarket just opened in the East Bay

A 24/7 Indian supermarket is celebrating its arrival in Dublin. Apni Mandi Farmers Market is now open for shopping at 2840 Dublin Blvd. in the Fallon Gateway Center. The store is holding a grand-opening event from Oct. 29-Nov. 1 with special deals, promotions, a prize wheel and unnamed “surprises.”

Dublin, CA · 8d

KTVU FOX 2

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New York City's famous Levain Bakery, with cult following, is coming to the Bay Area

SAN JOSE, Calif. - A New York City-born bakery, with a cult-like following, is bringing its viral cookies and other baked goods to Northern California for the first time. Levain Bakery plans to open a new location in San Jose. "The 31-year-old bakery renowned for its big, beloved cookies, will...

New York, NY · 10d

nosh.com

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Hey!Hunger Expands into Southern California and Hawaii with Refreshed Branding and a Focus on Everyday Meals

FAIRFAX, CA (2026) -- Hey!Hunger, a California-based organic frozen food brand, has expanded into Southern California and Hawaii while introducing refreshed packaging and positioning its Veggie + Nut Patties as a whole-food meal solution. The expanded retail presence includes select Lassens locations, Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market, Rainbow Acres...

Southern California, CA · 17d

bayareatelegraph.com

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Walnut Creek’s Classy Whisky Bar Sadly Appears to Have Closed

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – A Walnut Creek spot known for its extensive whiskey selection, craft beer, and warm pretzels appears to have served its last round. Hops & Scotch, located at 7001 Sunne Lane near Treat Boulevard and Oak Road, has apparently closed permanently. A photograph shared by Walnut Creek Spotlight on Instagram shows a handwritten farewell sign thanking customers for their support.

Walnut Creek, CA · 8d

whatnow.com

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San Francisco Mexican Restaurant Cited After Inspectors Find Dead Mice and Hundreds of Droppings

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on October 27 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The San Francisco Department of Public Health conducted a routine health inspection at Merkado on October 27. The inspection report noted multiple health violations in the restaurant, including a widespread mouse infestation, improper food-holding temperatures, and sanitation issues.

San Francisco, CA · 9d

KTVU FOX 2

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Brisbane's historic 7 Mile House

It’s served generations of customers, survived Prohibition, and even made headlines for an FBI raid.7 Mile House is the oldest bar and restaurant in the Bay Area still operating under the same name and in the same location, and the last original mile house still standing where it began. Meet the three generations of Filipina women preserving a piece of Bay Area history.

Brisbane, CA · 9d