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San Francisco Chronicle

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Who makes the best croissant in the East Bay? We blind-tasted 12 to find out

The Chronicle’s Food & Wine team blind-tasted 12 croissants from bakeries in the East Bay. Here’s who won the contest.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Cliff House Name Finally Returns Home, but SF Landmark Still Sits Empty

The name Cliff House is finally back where longtime San Franciscans feel it belongs. Dan and Mary Hountalas, who ran the cliffside institution for decades, donated the restaurant’s name and all its associated trademarks to a local nonprofit just days before November 10, 2025 — but the landmark building itself at 1090 Point Lobos Ave. remains empty, with no confirmed date for anyone to walk back through its doors.

San Francisco, CA · 2d
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KTVU FOX 2

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Salt & Straw ice cream chain with viral following opens in this Bay Area city, drawing crowds

OAKLAND, Calif. - A popular artisanal ice cream chain known for its unconventional, creative flavors is expanding in the Bay Area. On Wednesday, viral sensation Salt & Straw launched a soft opening at its new location in Oakland. Long line out the door. On a warmer than usual November evening,...

Oakland, CA · 2d
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The Voice of San Francisco

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The Network: A four-part series about the people, the money, and the businesses behind the Sheng Thao federal corruption trial

“I believe he did come, yeah.” — Mario Juarez when confronted on the witness stand about Attorney General Rob Bonta visiting the Evolutionary Homes showroom, Nov. 9, 2026 On July 4, 2024, The Voice of San Francisco published an article titled “The Bonta money trail,” which detailed the decade-long, financially advantageous relationship between Attorney General […] The post The Network: A four-part series about the people, the money, and the businesses behind the Sheng Thao federal corruption trial appeared first on The Voice of San Francisco .

California · 2d

Yahoo!

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A Rye You’ve Never Heard of Is the Best Whiskey in the World, According to Experts

The 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition just announced its winners, and this bottle beat out over 1,000 other whiskeys. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. It's safe to say that rye is no longer the mere cocktail ingredient it once was. Thanks to brands...

San Francisco, CA · 3d

San Francisco Chronicle

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A customer loved this Bay Area babka. So he took over the bakery

Babka specialist Braid Bakery has a new owner, a fresh outpost in Berkeley and plans to expand.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

juliescafebakery.com

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5 San Francisco Bakeries Locals Say Are Worth the Hype

San Francisco has a habit of forming lines before the doors even open. Some are for a croissant, some are for a loaf of bread, and a few are for a pastry most visitors have never heard of. So which lines are actually worth standing in? These five keep earning...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

captimes.com

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California chef brings intertribal roots to Seven Acre dinner series

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Food & Culture newsletter for exclusive weekly insight. Chef Crystal Wahpepah owns Wahpepah’s Kitchen in Oakland. A finalist for the James Beard Award for Emerging Chef in 2022, Wahpepah is continuing a tradition of intertribal community in the Bay Area through the first Native woman-owned restaurant in Northern California.

Oakland, CA · 17h

berkeleyside.org

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Lao Garden goes dark, and more East Bay restaurant 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. 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 · 1d

Wealth of Geeks

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An Oakland Taco Shop Says It Lost $31,000 to Fraud. An Employee’s Fundraiser Raised Over $25,000 in Less Than a Day

Oakland’s Tacos Oscar says $31,000 disappeared from its business bank account on June 15, according to a fundraising appeal. Insurance reimbursed $10,000, leaving the restaurant ... Read More

Oakland, CA · 11h

7x7.com

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30 Fun Things to Do This Week (11.16.26)

Toast to good eats, holiday treats, and generous pours. Enjoy perfect pairings when Wolfsbane hosts a whiskey-infused dinner, La Connessa serves up fall truffles and DuMol wines, and Chapeau doles out happy hour deals. Raise a festive cocktail at the Flamingo’s Sippin’ Santa, El Dorado’s Holiday House, and Tetra’s snow globe dinners. Then, walk it all off at the Big Art Loop or sweat it out at Alchemy Springs.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Tarts de Feybesse, Oakland's Beloved Pastry Shop, Plans Second Bakery in San Ramon

Tarts de Feybesse, the Oakland bakery known for its elaborate French pastries and Filipino-inflected treats, is expanding to a second location in San Ramon this winter. Owners Monique and Paul Feybesse spent more than a year scouting the Bay Area before settling on a spot inside City Center Bishop Ranch, a mixed-use development that opened in 2018 after a reported $300 million investment.

San Ramon, CA · 12h

Robb Report

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Rena Bransten’s San Francisco House in Photos

The two-story stucco and terracotta-roof home has five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a powder room in roughly 3,600 square feet. Click here for the full story . 1. Original hardwood floors anchor the formal living room around a minimalist, mantel-free fireplace. 2. Tall arched windows frame views of the Golden Gate Bridge. 3. A trio of arched glass doorways link the family room to the central couryard. 4. Warm natural light pours across the sitting area. 5. The dining room is flanked by built-in shelving and Presidio-facing windows. 6. The kitchen is outfitted with custom gray cabinetry and stone countertops. 7. A skylight illuminates the adjoining breakfast nook. 8. The primary bedroom. 9. The primary also offers up picturesque vistas. 10. A private lounge is tucked beyond a closet-lined corridor and dual baths. 11. A fireside guest bedroom. 12. The central courtyard. 13. A broad flagstone patio is bordered by lush, terraced gardens. 14. The Presidio’s historic brick quarters and eucalyptus groves stretch toward the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands. View Full Gallery (14 Photos)

San Francisco, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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A film shot in Chinatown aims to honor the S.F. neighborhood. Merchants have ‘serious concerns’

A director thought filming his movie in San Francisco’s Chinatown would bring an economic boost to the neighborhood. But three weeks into shooting, he is facing resistance from merchants.

San Francisco, CA · 16h

ugly-things.com

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Magic Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Experience live at Berkeley, 1970

Magic Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Experience Live at Berkeley (First Show) was issued on October 16, 2026 on Experience Hendrix, LLC and Legacy Recordings. Produced by Janie Hendrix, original Experience recording engineer Eddie Kramer, and John McDermott, this historic 1970 concert is receiving a proper release for the first time, and will be available on 2-LP vinyl, CD, and all digital platforms.

Berkeley, CA · 1d

Pleasanton Weekly

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World Market opens next week at Hacienda Crossings

World Market, the nationwide retailer known for its furniture, home decor and international food offerings is set to open next week at the Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center, marking the store’s return to the Tri-Valley years after it closed its Pleasanton outpost. The store’s soft opening is set for Monday...

Pleasanton, CA · 1d

ABC7 News Bay Area

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San Francisco weighs limits on self-checkout stations

More staff, fewer self-checkout lanes? San Francisco officials are weighing new rules aimed at reducing theft and protecting retail jobs.

San Francisco, CA · 21h

Alameda Post

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Pugsley is the Perfect Mix of Chill and Adventure

Meet Pugsley, a handsome, extra-fluffy pooch with a laid-back personality and a playful side just waiting to shine. At about 6 years old, this fun-loving guy has the perfect mix of chill companionship and adventurous spirit. Whether he’s splashing around in the water, hitting the trail for a hike, or showing off his tricks, Pugsley is happiest when he’s enjoying life alongside his favorite people.

Alameda, CA · 11h

KRON4 News

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‘Canceled flights’ Bay Area travelers face fallout from FAA ground stop

SANTA ROSA — Canceled flights, missed events and worried loved ones were abundant Friday as airports nationwide grounded flights on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s orders — including some of the Bay Area’s largest. KRON4’s Terisa Estacio was at the Sonoma County Airport speaking with a woman who missed the wedding of a good friend’s […]

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

decorhint.com

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This Popular California Coffee Shop Known For Its Long Lines And Cloud Matcha Drinks Just Opened A Second Location

Two stone mills grind tea leaves into fresh matcha right by the front door. That’s the first thing waiting for you at this new downtown coffee shop. The drinks come topped with fluffy clouds of foam. Some mix matcha with coconut, citrus, or strawberry. One even pairs espresso with orange juice.

California · 1d