Downtown Los Altos farmers market launches amid vibrant, new dining scene
The Los Altos farmer's market kicked off Thursday evening, a seasonal tradition that's attracting a bigger crowd, thanks to a vibrant new food scene that's emerged in downtown Los Altos.
San Francisco: Alioto's at Fisherman's Wharf closing after 100 years
Alioto's on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco announced it is closing for good. It closed during the pandemic, and will never reopen, according to the owners.
Restaurants spring back two years after pandemic lockdowns
Anne Le Ziblatt and Ervan Lim from the Warung Siska restaurant in Redwood City joined Mornings on 2 The Nine to talk about the struggles of opening a new restaurant during the pandemic.
Antioch's Red Caboose Restaurant destroyed by fire
An early morning fire destroyed The Red Caboose Restaurant in Antioch on Monday. The restaurant owners said their staff is heartbroken.
San Francisco Japantown mochi shop closing after 115 years
Owners of Benkyodo announced they will be closing their doors March 31. The sweet shop is the oldest business in SF's Japantown.
SoCal Chick-fil-A could be declared a ‘public nuisance’
Due to its long lines that jam up traffic, officials have given a Southern California Chick-fil-A 90 days to present traffic solutions.
‘French Laundry’ restaurant founder Sally Schmitt dies at 90
The founder of The French Laundry in Napa Valley, has died.
Chez Panisse to reopen legendary dining room in Berkeley
The well-known Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panissee, will reopen its dining room on March 8 after closing its indoor dining services for 2 years.
Bay Area restaurants and florists ready for busy Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
Arizona restaurant forced to close after almost all of its staff members were poached by another restaurant
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
Former employees save beloved Berkeley diner
A beloved Berkeley diner, shuttered last month amid the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting a second chance. The new owners, made up of seven former managers and workers, say they’ll be dropping the name Bette, from Bette's Oceanview Diner, but keeping everything else the same.
Pleasanton restaurants dismantle parklets for outdoor dining
It's fair to say that curbside eating platforms known as parklets, saved a lot of restaurants from going under. The question is: are parklets here to stay or a passing pandemic accommodation?.
Two San Francisco restaurants requiring boosters to dine-in
Two San Francisco restaurants are among the first in the city to require proof of a booster for patrons dining inside. It was back in August that San Francisco became the first major city to restrict indoor dining to vaccinated patrons.
Waitress gets fond farewell after 42 years serving at waffle house
Waitress Dolores Jeanpierre retired from serving customers at Ole's Waffle Shop after 42 years.
Lumpy's Diner in Antioch allowed to reopen after agreeing to follow COVID safety rules
Lumpy's Diner has reopened after being closed for failing to comply with COVID safety protocol.
Oakland's Oliveto saying goodbye after 35 years
After being hit hard during the pandemic and losing thousands, Oakland's Oliveto has announced they will be shutting their doors after 35 years.
Pleasant Hill In-N-Out Burger shut for violating COVID orders
A Pleasant Hill In-N-Out Burger restaurant was shut down Tuesday for repeatedly violating the county's COVID health orders, public health officials confirmed.
Belcampo restaurants shut down suddenly amid meaty controversy
Bay Area-based Belcampo has shut down its restaurants after admitting that it had served customers inferior meat while claiming to procure food that met high standards of sustainability.
Check out which new Bay Area restaurant received new Michelin Guide stars
It has been two years since stars were awarded by the Michelin Guide. Check out which Bay Area restaurants made the list.
Grubstake diner project could feed SF's housing need, supporters say
The historic Grubstake diner's fate is in the hands of San Francisco board members once again as a housing redevelopment saga continues.