After 53 years, Newark's Jade Palace restaurant is closing due to the passing of the founder and family decisions. The beloved spot catered to locals and celebrities and was a community hub.

Alex Pong has transformed from a tech layoff victim to the founder of Paper Son Coffee, a pop-up in San Francisco's Dogpatch, offering unique coffee drinks with a nod to his heritage.

The Rabbit Hole, a new Asian restaurant and bar, is opening soon at the former Old Devil Moon location in the Mission, serving unique Chinese breakfast and diverse drinks.

A new sushi restaurant, Sushi Salon, is set to open in Oakland on December 13, offering rare fish delicacies by chefs Joji Nonaka and Anna Osawa. Reservations are available on Resy.

Jamba Juice at Church and Market streets has shuttered, leaving Safeway as the lone remaining store inside the shopping center there.

San Francisco's Inner Richmond welcomes Batches Bakehouse, offering homemade bagels and pastries. It's affiliated with the local Blue Danube Coffee House and aims to provide quality baked goods in a convenient manner.

California's commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed to protect humpback whales and sea turtles, though recreational crab trapping in some areas reopens December 16.

Gastrologik, a defunct two Michelin-starred restaurant, collaborates with San Francisco's Sons & Daughters for a two-night dinner event, blending New Nordic and Californian cuisines.

Black Star Pirate BBQ in Richmond reopens as a food truck behind sister restaurant Baltic Kiss, serving their traditional menu of smoked meats like brisket and ribs.

Rosamunde Sausage Grill reopens in Mission District with new owners and beloved menu.

Danville Brewing to open a 2nd location, complete with a biergarten, in Pleasanton.

New Shake Shack opening soon near eBay HQ in San Jose.

Discover luxe brunch with a Russian twist at Birch Rye, Noe Valleys new Sunday hotspot.