C Casa, a Mexican restaurant in Napa, has closed after 15 years. Economic factors, the pandemic, and low visitor traffic contributed to the closure. The restaurant also faced a fine for child labor violations but has taken corrective actions.

Folktable, a Sonoma restaurant led by Chef Casey Thompson, is closing. Despite not disclosing reasons for the closure, Thompson shared her feelings on Instagram. Cornerstone, the restaurant's location, is linked to a controversy with its developer.

Land and Water Coffee in West Santa Rosa closed temporarily due to a bee infestation but reopened the next day after bees were safely relocated by a beekeeper.

Mary's Pizza Shack Corporation has filed for bankruptcy to protect its legacy but will keep all locations open, transitioning to family-run operations.

Chef Jacob Harth plans to open a sustainable seafood restaurant, Winnie's, in the Bay Area by early summer 2025, previewing with a pop-up at Maison Wine Bar.

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.

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.

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.

Mill Valley's new Corner Bar, a luxury cocktail lounge, opens on April 24, offering gourmet Mediterranean dishes and daily $10 cocktail specials, with a menu by Chef Michael Siege and drinks by Jason Sims.

A new culinary venture, "Under-Study", is set to open in Napa Valley's former Dean & DeLuca location by the Michelin-starred PRESS team, offering gourmet foods, wine classes, and other delicacies next summer.

Napa Valley is hosting its first Cookbook Fest from June 21 to 23, featuring a lineup of top chefs like Tyler Florence for a culinary event with meals, talks, and signings.

The Dirty Dive Bar in Santa Rosa is closing on March 1 due to unfortunate circumstances, with a final celebration on February 25 and a decor liquidation sale from February 23-25.