Pineapple King Bakery celebrates ten years with a new croissant egg tart, blending French and Chinese traditions while continuing to offer their iconic treats and expanding with a new East Bay outlet.

SCiFi Foods, a San Leandro-based cultivated meat startup, has ceased operations and is selling its assets after failing to secure necessary funds for commercialization, despite raising around $40 million.

7 Adams, helmed by chefs David Fisher and Serena Chow Fisher, secures prestigious recognition as the #2 new restaurant in America by Robb Report. The restaurant offers a standout dining experience in Lower Pacific Heights with innovative dishes and a creative approach to fine dining.

A new food hall featuring Almanac Beer Co. is set to open in West Oakland, aimed at enhancing local food culture and community ties in a historic 1923 building.

Korean chain Simbongsa opens its first US branch in Pleasanton, CA, offering traditional Korean doughnuts and croquettes at Pacific Pearl's Pacific Food Hall.

A Gaza-native coffee roaster partners with Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland, finding new beginnings after his shop was destroyed by a missile strike in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup announces a new location in Concord, expanding its Korean culinary presence in the Bay Area, with a teaser on Instagram and no address yet provided.

Cancún Sabor Mexicano, a Berkeley-based restaurant, has opened in Oakland International Airport's Terminal 1, offering authentic Mexican dishes, including vegan options, to travelers.

Chick-fil-A opens a new location in Pleasanton, creating 35 jobs, with a focus on dining in and carry-out, but no drive-thru. They donated $25,000 to local food aid and recognized "local heroes."

Pochys in Berkeley, helmed by Aravind Pochiraju, serves authentic South Indian street food and is gaining popularity with a menu inspired by flavors from Bangalore, Mumbai, and Tenali.

Lion Dance Cafe, a popular Singaporean vegan restaurant in Oakland, is closing on April 27, citing the desire to be closer to family rather than financial issues.

Humphry Slocombe opened a new store in Concord and offered free scoops with a charity drive for Project Open Hand. The boutique is known for unique flavors and has multiple Bay Area locations.

In-N-Out closed its only Oakland location after 18 years due to increased neighborhood crime, with concerns for safety overriding continued operations. The company offered staff transfers or severance and vows ongoing community support.