Bay Area food banks and farmers are working together to better help cash-strapped families put food on the table, especially with the holiday season approaching and ongoing cuts to food programs. On the San Mateo County coast, the owners of…
A Bay Area nonprofit is expanding its efforts to combat food insecurity among military families with the opening of a new food pantry near Mountain View. The Cost of Courage Foundation celebrated the grand opening of its newest pantry Tuesday,…
One of San Francisco’s most iconic tourist attractions is shutting down completely for three weeks for repairs, leaving Embarcadero vendors worried about lost business and tourists holding tickets they can’t use. “The Rock” will close starting Monday through Nov. 19. The…
A popular Safeway store in San Jose is closing, and for some customers, it’s the end of an era. A sign posted outside the Safeway store on Bollinger Road in the Orchard Farms Shopping Center says the store will shut…
Wine Enthusiast recognized Livermore for its multi-generational wineries and its small family operations experimenting with lesser-known grapes. Livermore Valley named Wine Region of the Year Wine Enthusiast recognized Livermore for its multi-generational wineries and its small family operations experimenting with…
Red's Place is known as the "Cheers of Chinatown," serving up memories that span generations. Jerry Chan has run Red's for almost 20 years – on top of his day job. The bar is set to close its doors as early as…
There’s a reason you may not be familiar with Sagrantino, the signature red grape of the Umbrian hill town of Montefalco. Planted by only a handful of growers in California, the Italian variety accounts for just 20 to 40 acres of the…
A growing beaver population in the South Bay may become a problem for efforts to increase salmon in the area. Robert Handa reports. The South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition is keeping a hopeful eye on the Guadalupe River in San…
74% of respondents struggle with the cost of nutritious food as groceries, gas and other essentials compete for limited dollars heading into the holidays 60% are more worried about paying their bills than a year ago. Almost half of respondents have less…
For the second consecutive year, San Francisco was ranked the second-best big city in the United States in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. San Francisco finished second to Chicago in the magazine's big cities category. Condé Nast Traveler received…
Beyond the dining room: the town's food culture.