Santana Row Snags Johnny Doughnuts As Wine Country Looms Next
Johnny Doughnuts opened its fifth shop at Santana Row this week, creating about 16 jobs and investing roughly $210K–$240K in the buildout. A sixth location at Napa’s Oxbow Public Market is next.
Forestville Restaurant Duo Bounce Back With Mei Mei Food Hall In Downtown Healdsburg
Bazaar Sonoma chefs Sean Quan and Jenny Phan are opening Mei Mei, a Chinese-style food hall and grocery, in the former Quail & Condor storefront at 149 Healdsburg Ave.
California Wine War Boils Over as Lodi Growers Battle Big Bottlers
AB 1585 would force 'American' wine sold in California to be made from 100% U.S. grapes, touching off a rare industry split between growers and major producers. The measure passed the Assembly but hit resistance in the Senate after heavy lobbying.
Newish Nepali Spot on Valencia, Himalayan Hub, Shut Down for Roaches in Motor, Feces on Shelves
A routine inspection at one of the Mission's newer Nepali restaurants turned up live cockroaches crawling on dry food packaging, feces in the overhead conduits, and a person in charge who refused to sign the report. There's more to this story than just bugs.
Holy Grounds: Luma Coffee Lounge Quietly Brews Inside Redwood City Church
Luma Coffee Lounge has opened inside the newly rebuilt Rise City Church in Redwood City, offering Latin‑inspired drinks and specialty beans. The 1,500‑square‑foot lounge soft‑opened June 5 and is run by the team behind Kaizen & Coffee.












