Mendocino Farms opened in Persimmon Place, Dublin, and says it will add Mill Valley and Concord locations in 2026.

Tiburon restaurateur Conor Flaherty is buying Larkspur’s Silver Peso; the shuttered dive bar should reopen once repairs and a liquor-license transfer are completed.

Patrick Cappiello is bringing a 1,000-bottle wine bar to Jenner next to Café Aquatica, pairing retail bottles with picnic tables and by-the-glass service. The team hopes to open by August 2026.

A Sonoma company recalled select tamales sold at Whole Foods in California and Nevada after an FDA inspection found inconsistent cooking‑temperature records. No illnesses reported; check date codes 10/22/24–10/22/25.

The Spanish Table’s Clement Street shop has been closed since November and now faces an unlawful detainer for nearly $25,000 in unpaid rent, leaving a hole for Spanish imports. Neighbors and chefs are watching court filings for clues about whether the shelves will return.

Jean‑Charles Boisset has closed Chateau Buena Vista and the JCB Tasting Salon, trimming his splashy Napa footprint as the collection reshapes its tasting strategy.

Eiko's will close its Oxbow Public Market stall after 11 years and consolidate operations downtown, citing declining visitor traffic and a shift in the market. The downtown restaurant will expand seafood offerings.

Sizzling House has opened on Mendocino Avenue, serving donburi, ramen and sizzling plates with large portions and fast-casual prices. The bulgogi donburi and takoyaki are early standouts.

Cyrus will open Kisetsu Ramen in its Bubbles Lounge on Jan. 29 — a 12-seat, three-course ramen pop-up priced at $75. Reservations release weekly.

The Trident, Sausalito’s long-running waterfront restaurant, quietly closed on New Year’s Eve after 127 years. Owner Bob Freeman cited slow tourism, rising costs and a failed sale.

The Fink turns part of the Historic Napa Mill into a nautically dressed cocktail bar — salvaged boats, heavy brass portholes and a vintage piano anchor the room. Live music and late-night hours give downtown Napa a new spot to linger.

Napa Valley rolls out a 31‑day Restaurant Month in January with prix‑fixe menus, stay‑and‑dine packages and valley‑wide promotions. Reservations are recommended.

A new California law requires most store‑bought corn tortillas and masa products to be fortified with folic acid starting next week, with small bakers exempted. Officials say the aim is to reduce neural‑tube birth defects.