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.
Chinese American classics, reimagined
Inside Woo Can Cook’s special prix fixe dinner for Oakland restaurant week. Wesley Woo, owner and Chef, talks food, tradition, and bay area roots.
Inside Woo Can Cook’s special prix fixe dinner for Oakland restaurant week. Wesley Woo, owner and Chef, talks food, tradition, and bay area roots.
Vallejo's Noonie’s Place, a legacy soul food restaurant
Tara Beasley-Stansberry and wife Ronda owners of Vallejo’s Noonie’s Place talk food, legacy, and second chances. They're joined by Chef Julius Byrd.
Tara Beasley-Stansberry and wife Ronda owners of Vallejo’s Noonie’s Place talk food, legacy, and second chances. They're joined by Chef Julius Byrd.
Napa may be becoming more 'down home' as 'local' is trending
The pandemic hit the Bay Area as hard as any other region, with business vacancies found in almost every main street in towns of any size. But a trend in Napa may be one solution for businesses in tourist spots where the low season is the too slow season.
The pandemic hit the Bay Area as hard as any other region, with business vacancies found in almost every main street in towns of any size. But a trend in Napa may be one solution for businesses in tourist spots where the low season is the too slow season.
San Francisco's Barcha restaurant celebrating 10 years
This year, Barcha is celebrating 10 years of bringing bold Mediterranean flavors to the heart of downtown San Francisco. Brigid Huntoon, general manager of Barcha Restaurant San Francisco, and Vernon Morales, executive chef for Kaisen Concepts, talk flavor and legacy.
This year, Barcha is celebrating 10 years of bringing bold Mediterranean flavors to the heart of downtown San Francisco. Brigid Huntoon, general manager of Barcha Restaurant San Francisco, and Vernon Morales, executive chef for Kaisen Concepts, talk flavor and legacy.