Kollar Chocolates owner Chris Kollar announced the Yountville shop will close later this month. The store will remain open briefly as the team winds down operations.

Matices will open in downtown Truckee this spring, promising seasonal, ingredient‑led dishes, a raw bar and a dry‑age program.

Palmetto Superfoods opened a Mediterranean-style açaí shop at 50 University Ave in Old Town Los Gatos, bringing roughly 25–30 jobs to downtown.

Mixt will open a Walnut Creek location in July, bringing seasonal salads and sustainability‑focused operations to South California Boulevard.

San Francisco’s Pacific Café — known for free wine pours and classic seafood — is up for sale for $195,000 as owners plan to retire. Locals worry the neighborhood institution could close if no buyer steps in.

A new retro diner lands on Burlingame's Broadway with smashburgers, shakes and throwback booths.

Bob Cabral quietly opened a reservation-only tasting room at Paradise Ridge in Santa Rosa, mixing rock memorabilia with small-lot Pinots and a charity focus.

Grinders Submarine Sandwiches in Montclair Village has closed after 35 years as owner Peter York retires. Regulars are remembering the counter’s blunt charm and big menu.

Berkeley favorite Noor Indian Fusion Kitchen is moving into 100 Brannan on the Embarcadero and will occupy the former Socialite space under owner‑chef Nity Jaiswal. The waterfront outpost promises the restaurant’s spice‑forward, home‑style cooking in a patio‑ready setting.

Berkeley’s Elaichi Co. opened a SoMa storefront on April 19, offering karak, Kashmiri and masala chai with a weekend grand opening planned. The shop is part of Vacant to Vibrant.

A 35-year-old Daly City grocery quietly opened Kukje Bakery this week, offering coffee buns, almond croissants and a full espresso bar. The shop adds a low-key café to the neighborhood.

A family-run Croatian‑Italian wine bar opens Saturday in North Beach with ćevapi, burek, rotating cicchetti and cheeky decor.

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