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It’s time to take the surprise out of your restaurant bill

To get an idea of how hard it is to kill nuisance surcharges at restaurants, consider what happened in San Francisco. More than a decade ago, the city required employers to spend money on their workers’ health care. Many restaurants responded by adding a few percent to every check, labeled as a “health care surcharge.” Then the city attorney’s office found that some restaurants weren’t spending the money on health care. Dozens of restaurants were fined.

San Francisco, CA · 10h
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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 · 4d
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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 · 1d

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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

PNW is for Adventure

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Sol Duc’s leaping salmon usually wrap up by early November, but chum in Seattle and coho in Marin are just getting going

The famous Olympic salmon leap is usually over by now. Here's where to see spawning salmon in Washington, Oregon and California this month. The post Sol Duc’s leaping salmon usually wrap up by early November, but chum in Seattle and coho in Marin are just getting going appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .

Seattle, WA · 1d

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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

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 · 1d

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 · 6d

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SF Zoo’s Last African Lions to Move to Colorado Sanctuary

Beloved lions’ new home features 3 facilities with a combined 40,000 acres. This past May, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens announced that it would be transferring its remaining African lions to a new home to better support their welfare needs as they age. When seeking a new home in conjunction with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan (SSP) for African Lions, one of the main requirements was that the facility be either an accredited institution or an SSP-vetted and approved wildlife sanctuary. Today, the Zoo has announced that its 11-year-old male Jasiri, and 12-year-old female, Marvella (also known as Lulu) will transfer next year to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado.

Keenesburg, CO · 1d

KRON4 News

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Salt & Straw opens first location in Oakland

(KRON) — Popular ice cream chain, Salt & Straw is now open in Oakland. To celebrate the Grand Opening of Oakland’s first Salt & Straw, the shop featured two exclusive flavors you can only get at the Oakland location. “Calabrese with Honey Butter Rolls” which is a Calabrese spiced ice cream with whipped honey butter […]

Oakland, CA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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

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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 · 2d

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 · 1d

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REVIEW: Bar Sorso, Orinda’s Super Trendy New Bar and Restaurant in Theatre Square

ORINDA, CALIFORNIA – Imagine this cinematic scene: You’re sitting in a moody bar, with Picasso-inspired original art on the wall, a trendy soundtrack, and the energy of a murmuring crowd. A waiter comes to your table and places down a transparent glass box filled with smoke. You open...

Orinda, CA · 1d

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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