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Long-vacant SF Best Buy bursts to life with opening of Asian supermarket T&T

SF shoppers lined up for dim sum and mango cake at the huge grocery store's opening.

San Francisco, CA · 2d
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The Takeout

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7 Best And 8 Worst McDonald's Breakfast Sandwiches

McDonald's has an extensive array of breakfast sandwiches, but some are better than others. Here's what to order for a satisfying start to the day.

Sonoma, CA · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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The Donuts At This California Bakery Are So Good, People Line Up To Get Them

Somewhere in San Francisco, on a street that has seen decades of change, there is a donut shop that refuses to be anything other than absolutely perfect. Bob’s Donut & Pastry Shop on Polk Street is the kind of place that makes you realize you’ve been settling for mediocre donuts your entire life, and that’s a hard truth worth facing.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

KQED

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A Ritzy New Japanese Barbecue Spot Revels in All-You-Can-Eat Beef and Sushi

The Midnight Diners is a regular collaboration between KQED food editor Luke Tsai and graphic novelist Thien Pham. Follow them each week as they explore the hot pot restaurants, taco carts and 24-hour casino buffets that make up the Bay Area’s after-hours dining scene. The South Bay’s newest all-you-can-eat...

Milpitas, CA · 2d

decorhint.com

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This California Farm Market Is A Local Favourite For Affordable Fall Produce

Some of the pumpkins here can grow to around 1,000 pounds. That’s heavier than a grand piano, and they share a patch with more than 40 other varieties. The best part might be the price of admission. Entry to the pumpkin patch is free, and so are the corn maze and the straw pyramid.

Solano County, CA · 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 · 2d

The Coconut Mama

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Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 6h

Mountain View Voice

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A mysterious closure rattles Menlo Park

Longtime employees, regulars stunned at abrupt closure of Cook’s Seafood. When news broke on Thursday about the closure of Cook’s Seafood, a 98-year-old fish market and restaurant in Menlo Park, it quickly became the talk of the town. Almanac editor Andrea Gemmet told me that the Sunday Menlo Park farmers market was full of chatter about the closure, and theories were circulating about why Cook’s had closed – and so abruptly.

Menlo Park, CA · 3d

sfstandard.com

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San Francisco’s favorite power lunch destination is closing for renovations

San Francisco’s power brokers and politicos will need a fresh venue for their midweek lunches in the new year. On Jan. 15, Jackson Square’s go-to for silky pasta and wood-fired pizzas, Cotogna, will close for renovations, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. Owners Michael and Lindsay Tusk, who also run...

San Francisco, CA · 4d

myfamilytravels.com

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California Parents Lost Their Eight-Month-Old Daughter and Built a Bakery to Keep Her Memory Alive

What began as a way for two parents to care for their seriously ill baby became a bakery dedicated to her memory. In California, a husband and wife started selling homemade sourdough while staying close to their daughter, who had been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Waylynn lived for...

Livermore, CA · 2d

whatnow.com

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San Francisco Korean Restaurant Cited Over Cockroaches, Rodent Droppings, and Food Safety Issues

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 5 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. A routine inspection was conducted at Aria restaurant on November 5. The San Francisco Department of Public Health suspended the restaurant’s health permit and ordered it to close temporarily following the inspection.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

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Bosnian-Owned California Restaurant Brings Sarajevo-Style ?evapi and Burek to the Bay Area

Before Bosnia and Herzegovina faced the United States at the 2026 World Cup, a small California restaurant became an unexpected meeting place for fans arriving from across the country and overseas. Supporters lined up for ?evapi and burek, sharing stories and excitement ahead of the historic knockout match. The family-run...

California · 3d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Michelin is coming to Napa to review wineries. Here’s when its ‘grape’ ratings will drop

Michelin Guide’s new “grape” distinction for wine estates is officially coming to Napa Valley.

Napa, CA · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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Massive Asian Supermarket Opens in San Francisco With 50,000 Square Feet of Food

San Francisco shoppers now have a massive new grocery destination to explore, and it brings far more than the usual supermarket staples. T&T Supermarket, Canada’s largest Asian grocery chain, officially opened its first San Francisco location on Thursday, November 5, 2026, welcoming customers into a sprawling 50,000-square-foot store filled with fresh produce, live seafood, specialty... The post Massive Asian Supermarket Opens in San Francisco With 50,000 Square Feet of Food appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

San Francisco, CA · 3d

oaklandside.org

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New Rockridge omakase restaurant, options for tacos, Asian comfort food and healthy lunches land in Oakland in October

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 · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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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.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

piedmontexedra.com

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Wood Tavern bids farewell after 20 years with a celebratory Pinot Paulée

After two unforgettable decades of serving the Rockridge community, the beloved neighborhood institution Wood Tavern is closing its doors. To honor 20 years of incredible memories, fine dining, and community connection, the restaurant is hosting a spectacular farewell event: “A Pinot Paulée — Celebrating 20 Years of Wood Tavern” with all proceeds benefiting the East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC). The event will be held on Nov. 20, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. at Park Station in Alameda.

Alameda, CA · 2d