San Jose's Iguanas Home Of The Burritozilla is closing after 32 years, with its last day on July 27. The Orozco family thanked the community and hinted at future endeavors.

Two Burlingame restaurants, Café Capuchino and Que SeRaw SeRaw, face eviction by the new property owner, threatening the local community's social hubs.

Chubby Cattle BBQ, a Korean BBQ chain from Los Angeles, is opening branches in Pleasanton, Milpitas, and Santa Clara, bringing its all-you-can-eat Wagyu beef to the Bay Area.

Ren Omakase, a new sushi venue by a seasoned team led by Sunny Noah and Chef Wen Zhao, opens in Menlo Park, featuring an Edomae-style menu sourced from Tokyo's Toyosu Market.

San Jose's Tostadas restaurant has reopened after a fire with a celebratory event, highlighting the resilience and determination of its DACA recipient owners.

Batch 22 Bakery, known for their hefty "pudges," is opening a new location in Los Gatos on May 15. The bakery began as a home operation and is expanding to a physical space with a range of cookie flavors.

Bacchus Management Group opens Augustine, a new restaurant in San Jose's Santana Row, featuring a menu with French and Italian influences and a Mediterranean-focused wine program.

Chef Li, a popular Chinese restaurant in West San Jose, is shutting down after 28 years due to a lease issue with no explanation from the property management.

San Jose's Jackie's Place South is opening on April 27 in the SoFA District, offering celebrated soul food, with plans for a block party launch event.

Hashi Market, a Japanese supermarket from New York, is preparing to open in Cupertino, California, where it will occupy the former Sprouts location at 20558 Stevens Creek Blvd., offering fresh produce, Japanese snacks, sushi, and catering services.

Gregory's Coffee, a New York chain, is set to open in the South Bay cities of Palo Alto and Milpitas, offering unique coffee drinks without extra charges for milk alternatives.

Culinary entrepreneurs George and Cindy Chen are set to open Asia Live, offering a wide range of Asian cuisines, at Westfield Valley Fair in Silicon Valley.

A Starbucks in downtown San Jose has closed, leaving two others nearby. The company is working with Workers United to transfer the affected employees.