Original Joe's in San Jose: 'Not on the market, here to stay'
Original Joe's in San Jose: "We are not on the market, we are not closing, we are here to stay."
Original Joe's in San Jose: "We are not on the market, we are not closing, we are here to stay."
Inside Oakland's Bake Sum Bakery
Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay. Now, six years later, Oakland's Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location. Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.
Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay. Now, six years later, Oakland's Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location. Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.
Iconic Castro legacy store Cliff's Variety to celebrate 90 years
A beloved San Francisco institution is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of business in the Castro. Cliff's Variety, the neighborhood staple known for everything from kitchenware and tools to disco balls and drag ensembles, will officially mark 90 years of business next month.
A beloved San Francisco institution is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of business in the Castro. Cliff's Variety, the neighborhood staple known for everything from kitchenware and tools to disco balls and drag ensembles, will officially mark 90 years of business next month.
AAPI spotlight: Chef Reina’s vegan Filipino revolution
For AAPI Heritage Month, we spotlight Chef Reina Montenegro, a Dumaguete City native whose journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area transformed into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and culinary activism. Today, she’s celebrated for pioneering Filipino vegan cuisine across the Peninsula and San Francisco.
For AAPI Heritage Month, we spotlight Chef Reina Montenegro, a Dumaguete City native whose journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area transformed into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and culinary activism. Today, she’s celebrated for pioneering Filipino vegan cuisine across the Peninsula and San Francisco.
San Francisco considers ban on smoking at outdoor bar patios and parklets
San Francisco officials are considering a new ordinance that would prohibit smoking in outdoor bar patios and parklets, a move that is drawing significant push back from local business owners.
San Francisco officials are considering a new ordinance that would prohibit smoking in outdoor bar patios and parklets, a move that is drawing significant push back from local business owners.
Novato small businesses unite to fight rising costs of inflation, oil shock
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Businesses dealing with inflation, oil shock
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Luchadores: Masks, Mat and Mission
Santa Rosa's Cooperage Brewing Company, is hosting CoopMania. The annual taco festival features food vendors, live music, and lucha libre. Event is Saturday, May 2 from 12PM - 10PM. All proceeds will support Hijas del Campo, the Brentwood nonprofit helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Participating, luchadores with San Jose's Pro Wrestling Revolution.
Santa Rosa's Cooperage Brewing Company, is hosting CoopMania. The annual taco festival features food vendors, live music, and lucha libre. Event is Saturday, May 2 from 12PM - 10PM. All proceeds will support Hijas del Campo, the Brentwood nonprofit helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Participating, luchadores with San Jose's Pro Wrestling Revolution.
Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
Picco turns 20: a Marin milestone
Twenty years in the restaurant industry is no small feat—and Restaurant Picco is celebrating in style. From English pea risotto to barolo-glazed beef rib, the restaurant is revisiting fan-favorite dishes that helped define its legacy. Bill Higgins, owner of Restaurant Picco, and Michael Reyes, executive Chef, talk success.
Twenty years in the restaurant industry is no small feat—and Restaurant Picco is celebrating in style. From English pea risotto to barolo-glazed beef rib, the restaurant is revisiting fan-favorite dishes that helped define its legacy. Bill Higgins, owner of Restaurant Picco, and Michael Reyes, executive Chef, talk success.
Bay Area fashion week navigates global tensions
From rising prices to grounded travel plans, the Middle East conflict is creating ripple effects across the fashion industry. Shirin Hashem, founder of Fashion Community Week, shares how the crisis is complicating efforts to spotlight international and underrepresented designers. Nahyeon Park, a social media and production manager, also talks volunteer opportunities.
From rising prices to grounded travel plans, the Middle East conflict is creating ripple effects across the fashion industry. Shirin Hashem, founder of Fashion Community Week, shares how the crisis is complicating efforts to spotlight international and underrepresented designers. Nahyeon Park, a social media and production manager, also talks volunteer opportunities.
SF Giants home opener one day away; fans and businesses alike get ready
It's that time of year for Major League Baseball's home openers. For the SF Giants, the game is Wednesday night. Anticipation is building and nearby businesses are ready to make bank.
It's that time of year for Major League Baseball's home openers. For the SF Giants, the game is Wednesday night. Anticipation is building and nearby businesses are ready to make bank.
From runway to leadership: Nancy Vuu’s impact
Beyond the runway, Nancy Vuu, is building something deeper—guiding global leaders with faith-driven strategy, and expanding her influence through fashion, film, and community-focused initiatives designed to inspire, empower, and elevate.
Beyond the runway, Nancy Vuu, is building something deeper—guiding global leaders with faith-driven strategy, and expanding her influence through fashion, film, and community-focused initiatives designed to inspire, empower, and elevate.
Brigitte Bistro: a taste of La Francophonie in Petaluma
Chef Nick Ronan, talks about bring people together through food, and honoring French culinary tradition with a personal touch.
Chef Nick Ronan, talks about bring people together through food, and honoring French culinary tradition with a personal touch.
Danville's Rohan Murphy Irish Dance Academy keeping culture alive
Lauren Edberg founder of Rohan Murphy Irish Dance Academy, Fiona Mallon, an assistant teacher and students showcase their Saint Patrick's Day spirit.
Lauren Edberg founder of Rohan Murphy Irish Dance Academy, Fiona Mallon, an assistant teacher and students showcase their Saint Patrick's Day spirit.
Savor Sausalito at Le Garage Bistro
Chef David Sypnicki, shares menu specials at Le Garage Bistro, during Sausalito restaurant week.
Chef David Sypnicki, shares menu specials at Le Garage Bistro, during Sausalito restaurant week.
Vallejo's The Grind Cafe: where coffee meets community
Tiffany and Marco McCleod, owners of The Grind Cafe in Vallejo, talk coffee, culture and community.
Tiffany and Marco McCleod, owners of The Grind Cafe in Vallejo, talk coffee, culture and community.
Youth-led concert series in the Bay Area
Two young Bay Area musicians are turning their passion into opportunity for other artists their age. Eliz and Sergei Sirota Vélez co-founded Break the Noise to create real performance stages for teen musicians. Checkout the NextGen edition stage Sunday March 15, at the San Francisco venue, Bottom of the Hill.
Two young Bay Area musicians are turning their passion into opportunity for other artists their age. Eliz and Sergei Sirota Vélez co-founded Break the Noise to create real performance stages for teen musicians. Checkout the NextGen edition stage Sunday March 15, at the San Francisco venue, Bottom of the Hill.
Women’s history month: spotlight on Uppity Events
Shaville Spencer, founder of Uppity Events, leads a proudly minority and women-owned Bay Area events company that’s not just creating memorable celebrations—but also investing in community and representation.
Shaville Spencer, founder of Uppity Events, leads a proudly minority and women-owned Bay Area events company that’s not just creating memorable celebrations—but also investing in community and representation.
How the Iran war could affect your next flight
As tensions tied to Iran grow, travelers could soon feel the impact, from longer flight routes to higher fares and potential delays across some of the world’s busiest airline corridors. Stephen Pratt, department chair of tourism, events and attractions, at the University of Central Florida, gives insight.
As tensions tied to Iran grow, travelers could soon feel the impact, from longer flight routes to higher fares and potential delays across some of the world’s busiest airline corridors. Stephen Pratt, department chair of tourism, events and attractions, at the University of Central Florida, gives insight.