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Category Archives: Food
News Pix: Super Bowl Prep; East Bay Underground; Right to Life Protest
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In a recently published book, ‘Bay Area Underground', Matt Werner and Joe Sciarrillo chronicle the major social movements and cultural events in the Bay Area over the last five years. This photo shows an East Bay Bike Party at Cesar … Continue reading
San Francisco's Gold Dust Lounge Reopening at New Location Friday
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SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Longtime drinking spot The Gold Dust Lounge is reopening Friday afternoon at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf with much fanfare — a covered wagon procession and appearances from a famous cowboy actor and plenty of local dignitaries are … Continue reading
Why Monterey Beat Napa as California's Top 'Wine Destination'
Growing up in Berkeley, I never had any doubt about which direction to head for the wine country: North. I went either to Sonoma County, where years ago I helped my family put in 35 acres of Sauvignon Blanc, or … Continue reading
Annie's Recalls Frozen Pizza Due to Possible Metal Fragments
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Berkeley-based Annie's, which sells organic pasta and other products, is recalling its Annie's Homegrown Frozen Pizza. Shares of the company are down more than five percent today. Press release from the company… Annie’s Inc. (NYSE:BNNY) has initiated a voluntary recall … Continue reading
News Pix: Dolphins Jump, Tankers Crash and a Cold Snap Grips the Bay
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Dolphins from an Ocean Beach pod were spotted leaping from the waves near Sutro Baths Tuesday, December 8th. (David Cruz/Ocean Beach Bulletin) An oil tanker struck the Bay Bridge "Echo" tower on Monday, but did not do serious damage to … Continue reading
San Jose Pilot Program to Allow Restaurants to Replace Street Parking With Parklets
SAN JOSE (BCN) Taking a cue from San Francisco, the San Jose City Council today unanimously started a pilot program allowing some restaurants to replace street parking spaces with raised "curb cafes" so patrons can sit outside. The one-year pilot … Continue reading
News Pix: Olive Harvest, Holiday Festivities and Miss Richmond
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Much of the olive oil on grocery store shelves is imported from Italy or Spain, but California has a growing reputation as a producer of quality olive oil. KQED's Bay Area Bites visited one farm about 60 miles north of … Continue reading
Feds Deny Oyster Farm Lease Renewal
UPDATE 11:07 a.m. Dec. 4: The owners of Drakes Bay Oyster Co. have filed a lawsuit alleging that the government did not follow proper procedures in making its decision not to renew the farm's lease. Learn more here. Original story: SAN FRANCISCO … Continue reading
Bug a Bitter Threat to California Citrus
California farmers find themselves in a pitched battle against a little insect with a taste for citrus. The Asian citrus psyllid is having such a grand 'ole time sucking juice from plants across Southern California, it's moving north into the … Continue reading
Judge Asks Hostess and Union to Enter Mediation
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(AP) Twinkies won't die that easily after all. Hostess Brands Inc. and its second largest union will go into mediation to try and resolve their differences, meaning the company won't go out of business just yet. The news came Monday … Continue reading
