Food and Drink

California Prune Board's Rebrand to 'Dried Plums' Fails to Take Off

Decades-long effort to reposition prunes as a more appealing fruit falls flat with consumers.

Sonoma County Peanut Butter Food Drive Kicks Off

Redwood Empire Food Bank aims to collect 20,000 jars in February to help families in need.

Bread & Broth Celebrates 36 Years of Feeding South Lake Tahoe's Food-Insecure

Local businesses and restaurants provide crucial food donations to support Bread & Broth's weekly meal programs.

From Yacht to Ranch, Edward Newell Roots Down

NewTree Ranch's biodynamic garden, with more than 200 varieties of organic fruits and vegetables, is used to create artisanal products.

Organic Rosé Shines at Topanga Canyon Brunch

Horse and Plow winemakers pour their sustainable, low-alcohol rosé at the Inn of the 7th Ray

California Coffee Pioneers Die Unexpectedly, Leaving 3 Children

Authorities investigating sudden deaths of Jay and Kristen Ruskey, founders of Frinj Coffee

Poppy & Claro Brings Farm-Fresh Cuisine to Downtown San Jose

New restaurant concept by Jay Paul Company offers natural lighting and sophisticated ambiance.

The Big Four Returns to Its Nob Hill Perch With a New Look and Chef

The long-running restaurant inside the Huntington Hotel reopens after a six-year closure.

San Diego Foodie Forecast: Happy Hour Deals, Jazzy Tea Party, and New Sushi Specials

This week's dining news includes offerings from Temaki Bar, Cherryfish, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Nomada, and Coastal Roots Farm.

Lunar New Year Dim Sum Lunch at City View Restaurant

Commonwealth Club celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse with special guest Syndi Seid

Din Tai Fung Expands Across the U.S. with Elevated Dining Experience

The Taiwanese dumpling chain has grown from a humble strip mall eatery to a sophisticated restaurant with cocktails and desserts.

Upscale Chinese Restaurants Redefine Takeout Stereotypes

High-end Chinese dining establishments challenge preconceptions across America.

Heritage Barbecue's Daniel Castillo to Headline Ecology Center's Guest Chef Series

The Ecology Center's 2026 Community Tables dinner series will feature renowned chefs cooking farm-to-table meals on the center's 28-acre organic farm.

Fire Damages Popular Pleasant Hill BBQ Restaurant

The kitchen was gutted and other interiors were damaged in the weekend blaze.

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.