The last Denny's in San Francisco closed due to high costs and safety issues, reflecting broader city challenges such as declining conventions and drug problems.

Stateline Road Smokehouse, a Kansas City BBQ-inspired restaurant created by Chef Darryl Bell Jr., has opened in Napa, offering traditional barbecue with innovative sides.

Michael Irish, who has been managing the cocktail program at Emmy's Spaghetti Shack, takes over as the new owner, intending to retain its neighborhood charm.

Chef Michael Mina's Bungalow Kitchen in Marin County is introducing a sushi experience with an omakase menu by Chef Yukinori Yama, starting August 1st.

Bay Area's Annabelle Candy Company will close its Hayward plant in September, leaving 43 employees jobless and ending a 74-year legacy of making treats like Rocky Road. CEO cites financial unsustainability for the shutdown.

A San Jose shop owner received a jail sentence for illegally importing and selling fruit with invasive fruit flies. This marks a first felony charge for such a crime in Santa Clara County.

San Francisco's Silver Crest Donut Shop, a 24/7 eatery for over 50 years, has permanently closed, leaving locals mourning the loss of this cultural icon.

Motoring Coffee, a new cafe in San Francisco, combines a coffee shop with a classic car display, offering espresso drinks, pastries, and a place for car enthusiasts to gather.

Olhso, a Korean BBQ and Seafood automated food truck in Foster City, uses an 'auto-wok' and operates with minimal staff, aiming for profit over quantity.

Vintage Wine Estates, facing financial difficulties, has declared bankruptcy and announced plans to lay off 377 employees across ten Bay Area facilities.

A fire, following a car crash, caused significant damage to the Napa Valley Distillery, but the establishment plans to rebuild. No barrels or employees were harmed.

Tommaso's Ristorante Italiano in North Beach is preparing for a change in management as the Crotti family plans to retire and sell the restaurant by the end of the year.

The Mess Hall Group plans to open an all-day cafe, bar, food hall, and market at the Presidio in San Francisco by summer 2025, with Chef Peter Serpico and mixologist Zach Negin on board.