FOOD & DRINK
The Most Expensive Cities In America To Own a Dog
If there’s anything that 2024 has taught us, it’s that life is expensive. Things all over the world have become much more expensive in the past few years. Whether it’s inflation or the post-COVID economy, the prices aren’t what they used to be. Housing has been expensive for quite some time now, but now we’re […]
Decoding the Burrito: Grandview Independent hits the Richmond Burrito Trail
We’re not going to sugarcoat it. We eat a lot of burritos at Grandview Independent. Almost since the beginning of our publication, burritos have been a steady companion at our editorial board meetings. So we’re hitting the Richmond Burrito Trail again with plans of visiting every taqueria, food truck,...
No more hidden fees. Junk fee law bans restaurant surcharges
If you’ve ever wondered how eating out got to be so expensive, just know that help is on the way. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has ruled that the ban on hidden fees for hotels and concerts and sports tickets approved by lawmakers last October also applies to restaurants.
One Year In, Oakland Restaurant Owners Are Split on Mayor Sheng Thao’s Efforts to Combat Crime
It’s a bustling Friday night and diners fill downtown Oakland’s AlaMar Dominican Kitchen. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and city administrator Jestin Johnson sit in a corner and debate what to order before ultimately deciding on braised oxtail and fried Caribbean goat. But food isn’t the only thing on the agenda. They’re here to discuss the town’s restaurant and bar scene, and how they’re working to make this sector of the city thrive. After a rough time during the earlier waves of the pandemic, some Oakland business owners are frustrated with the state of the city, saying public officials need to do more to combat crime. One year into her mayorship, Thao says she’s employing a mix of initiatives and improvements to the city to do just that.
New California law will ban restaurants surcharges on customer bills
A new California law aimed at banning hidden service fees could eliminate the surcharges some restaurants add to customer bills.Diners in San Francisco often think twice when they see a common line at the bottom of their menu warning of a mandatory service charge that can run anywhere between 4% to 20%. While a proposed new law could end up making those notices go away, customers could also be forced to absorb the cost elsewhere. Food experts like Marcia Gagliardi who authors the 18-year-old food newsletter tablehopper says that isn't great news for customers or the restaurants where they eat. "Just when...
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