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The Garden Magazine

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In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder Calls California Exit Idea 'Dumbest Business Decision Ever'

California remains central to In-N-Out Burger even as its chief executive and her family have settled elsewhere. CEO Lynsi Snyder addressed swirling speculation this week that the chain might follow her out of the state, dismissing the notion outright. The comments come as the company continues to plan new locations inside California while pursuing growth...

California · 1d

Tabby's Pantry

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After 57 Years, a Longtime California Grocery Store Is Locking Its Doors for Good

Safeway says it will close its store at 6150 Bollinger Road in San Jose on or around November 13, 2026. The closure affects a longtime neighborhood grocery store, while the company says employees will be reassigned to nearby locations.

San Jose, CA · 3d

Gourmetory

partner publisher · 7.9K followers
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Californians Picked Their 5 Favorite Fast Food Chains. Did Your Favorite Make the List?

California has one of the biggest fast food cultures in the country, with major chains, drive-thru habits, and regional loyalties shaping what people order. Since no readable source was provided for a verified top-five ranking, this is an evergreen look at five chains that are widely tied to California fast food preferences. In-N-Out Burger stays…

California · 6d

KQED

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A Beloved Filipino Bakery Is Now Brewing One of the Bay Area’s Rarest Coffees

For more than three decades, Ling Nam (formerly Ling Nam Starbread) has cultivated a huge following for its sweet, pillowy señorita bread — arguably the Bay Area’s most widely beloved Filipino American baked treat. Now, the new Union City location of the bakery also serves a unique coffee that goes especially well with a fresh batch of señorita bread.

Union City, CA · 3d
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fastfoodclub.com

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This Budget-Friendly East Oakland Soul Food Spot Fries Chicken And Catfish That California Diners Say Are Worth The Trek

Some people drive all the way from Santa Rosa for a plate of fried catfish. Others order the fried chicken at least once a week and never get tired of it. In East Oakland, one small counter has built a loyal following by keeping its prices low and its fryers busy with food made to order. It is not fancy, and the neighborhood can feel rough around the edges, but the crowds keep coming back anyway.

Oakland, CA · 3d

decorhint.com

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9 Under-The-Radar California Mountain Restaurants Locals Keep Coming Back To

One California mountain restaurant shares its property with a general store and simple rooms that skip TVs and telephones. I have to admit, that’s a bold way to tell guests to unplug. Then the list got even better. Another spot sits inside a historic ski lodge, with a deck...

California · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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‘An empire builder’: One of California wine’s most quietly influential figures has died

Marvin Shanken, who transformed Wine Spectator into a glossy lifestyle magazine that reaches more than 3 million people a month, died last week at 83 from glioblastoma.

California · 3d

San José Spotlight

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The Biz Beat: Popular San Jose Mexican bakery opens 4th location

The October opening of Panapolis Bakery No. 4 in San Jose was perfunctory. Owner Aldo Ortiz had a photo taken with his family under a balloon arch, then thanked the crowd for its patience and cut the ceremonial red ribbon. There was no time for the scheduled remarks from District 2 Councilmember Pamela Campos or... The post The Biz Beat: Popular San Jose Mexican bakery opens 4th location appeared first on San José Spotlight .

San Jose, CA · 7d

The Coconut Mama

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Generationally iconic California seafood institution abruptly closes after 98 years

California’s list of beloved restaurant losses has gained one of its oldest names. Cook’s Seafood, the Menlo Park market and restaurant that served generations of Peninsula families, abruptly closed on…

Menlo Park, CA · 2d

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 · 2d

sfstandard.com

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The Bay Area’s newest Asian supermarkets — ranked

You can learn all about a person by where they shop for groceries. In San Francisco, home cooks with an affinity for organic local produce and seasonal ice cream have Bi-Rite Market, while anyone looking to avoid animal products knows Rainbow Grocery Cooperative will have the best selection of vegetarian items.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 14h

milpitasbeat.com

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From food truck to restaurant: The journey behind Dough Burgers in Milpitas

Going from an expelled high school sophomore to a four-time successful business owner sounds like something straight out of a fairytale story, but for a former Milpitas resident, it’s a reality. Meet the co-founder of Dough Burgers, who asked that we refer to him only by his first name,...

Milpitas, 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

everafterinthewoods.com

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As Californians Face Rising Grocery Bills, This Neighborhood Market Makes Fresh Produce Easier On The Wallet

About three-quarters of this grocery store’s floor is fruits and vegetables. Not chips. Not frozen pizza. Produce, stacked high in a space of roughly 7,500 square feet. The buyers work directly with small and regional growers. That means heirloom fruits, unusual greens, and a mushroom lineup that could make a forager jealous.

California · 5d

Timeless Dishes

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5 California-Born Fast-Food Chains and the Signature Orders Behind Them

Explore five California-born chains through their signature orders, from In-N-Out’s Double-Double to Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme and Habit’s Charburger. The post 5 California-Born Fast-Food Chains and the Signature Orders Behind Them appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

California · 2d

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 · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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Frozen Mexican food giant to cut 176 California jobs after moving HQ to Texas

A major frozen Mexican food manufacturer is preparing to eliminate more than 100 jobs at its California facility, adding to the employment challenges facing the state’s food manufacturing industry. The…

Dinuba, CA · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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California Has Some Unexpected Pizza Gems, And These 10 Restaurants Are Well Worth Finding

A wood-fired pizza oven in an industrial park? Skirt steak as a topping?. California has a few pizza surprises that make you look twice. And honestly, I wouldn’t mind driving a little out of my way for a pie like that. One restaurant sits along a lonely Mojave Desert...

California · 1d

The Desert Sun

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Three California Outback Steakhouse locations shutter

An Australian-themed steakhouse known for its seasoned steaks and signature dishes like the Bloomin Onion is closing three Southern California locations after an independently owned franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, which operates as Out West Restaurant Group, filed for bankruptcy Nov. 2 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, according to court records . The independently owned franchisee operates Outback Steakhouse restaurants in five western states. The bankruptcy filing follows the closure of 10 Outback restaurants in October and three additional locations earlier this year, according to Fast Company . The company has faced years of financial challenges, including declining customer traffic and rising food and labor costs. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection puts 61 remaining locations across the western United States up for sale. Which Outback Steakhouse locations in California recently closed? Outback closed 10 restaurants between Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, according to Fast Company. The franchisee said the restaurants were operating at a loss or generating insufficient revenue to cover occupancy expenses. The closures affected four states: Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada. In California, three Outback Steakhouse locations closed across Los Angeles and Orange counties: Buena Park, Valencia,

Southern California, CA · 2d