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California will ban consumer-facing "sell-by" labels and require 'BEST if Used by' or 'USE by' wording to cut waste and confusion starting July 1. The change affects packaging, stores and donations.
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Live Mice & Gnawed Food Bags Shutters Dumpling Time the Same Day Omakase Group Celebrated Giant Food Hall Opening
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Beloved Arab Bakery Stages Waterfront Comeback In Jack London Square
Emeryville's Townhouse Bar Faces Last Call as $2 Million Rescue Clock Runs Out
Omakase Restaurant Group's big Monday involved a 50,000-square-foot food hall grand opening in South City and a same-day health closure at its Dumpling Time by Chase Center in SF. The inspector found three live mice still running in the kitchen.
Reem’s California is opening a 3,000‑sq‑ft bakery and cafe at 85 Webster Street in Jack London Square, scheduled to open Friday, June 26. The Mission‑based bakery will act as a production hub and small cafe on the waterfront.
Emeryville’s century‑old Townhouse Restaurant says it will close this Saturday unless a private lender steps in. Owner Dan Seng is offering secured terms to keep the doors open.
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