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Portland food
fromSFGATE
11 hours ago

The SF theater moguls who took a chance on a Santa Cruz restaurant - twice

The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz offers a nostalgic dining experience with unchanged menu items and a vibrant atmosphere.
#new-york-bagels
NYC food
fromTheStreet
9 hours ago

25-year-old bagel chain closes all locations, files Chapter 7

New York bagels are considered the best due to their unique preparation methods rather than just the water quality.
NYC food
fromMiami Herald
9 hours ago

25-year-old bagel chain closes all locations, files Chapter 7

New York bagels are considered the best due to their unique preparation methods rather than just the water quality.
NYC food
fromTheStreet
9 hours ago

25-year-old bagel chain closes all locations, files Chapter 7

New York bagels are considered the best due to their unique preparation methods rather than just the water quality.
NYC food
fromMiami Herald
9 hours ago

25-year-old bagel chain closes all locations, files Chapter 7

New York bagels are considered the best due to their unique preparation methods rather than just the water quality.
#restaurant-closures
Food & drink
fromMerced Sun-Star
1 day ago

16-year-old restaurant chain closes its final location

The closure of The Meatball Shop's last location exemplifies the challenges faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and changing consumer behavior.
LA food
fromEater LA
3 days ago

The Saddest Restaurant Closures to Know in Los Angeles This Month

Los Angeles restaurants face significant challenges, including closures due to the pandemic, labor strikes, rising costs, and the impact of fires and ICE enforcement.
Food & drink
fromTheStreet
1 day ago

16-year-old restaurant chain closes its final location

A 14-year-old restaurant chain has closed its last location due to rising costs and lower consumer demand, highlighting industry challenges.
NYC food
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Pink Taco Shutters Times Square Location After Three Years

Pink Taco's Times Square location has closed after less than a year, reflecting challenges in the competitive restaurant market.
Food & drink
fromMerced Sun-Star
1 day ago

16-year-old restaurant chain closes its final location

The closure of The Meatball Shop's last location exemplifies the challenges faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and changing consumer behavior.
LA food
fromEater LA
3 days ago

The Saddest Restaurant Closures to Know in Los Angeles This Month

Los Angeles restaurants face significant challenges, including closures due to the pandemic, labor strikes, rising costs, and the impact of fires and ICE enforcement.
Food & drink
fromTheStreet
1 day ago

16-year-old restaurant chain closes its final location

A 14-year-old restaurant chain has closed its last location due to rising costs and lower consumer demand, highlighting industry challenges.
NYC food
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Pink Taco Shutters Times Square Location After Three Years

Pink Taco's Times Square location has closed after less than a year, reflecting challenges in the competitive restaurant market.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK food halls buck downbeat hospitality trend: In this impossible climate, they shine hope'

Food halls are thriving in the UK, offering affordable dining options and supporting new businesses amid economic challenges.
#food-waste
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

What Cheesecake Factory Does With Its Leftover Food At The End Of The Day - Tasting Table

The Cheesecake Factory donates surplus food to local nonprofits through its Nourish program, significantly reducing food waste since 2007.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

What Cheesecake Factory Does With Its Leftover Food At The End Of The Day - Tasting Table

The Cheesecake Factory donates surplus food to local nonprofits through its Nourish program, significantly reducing food waste since 2007.
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Tenderloin Buzz: New Yemeni cafe, mystery focaccia, and an easter egg hunt

Adan Cafe and Golden Focaccia are new businesses opening in the Tenderloin, while the Odyssey Art Collective Gallery extends its lease.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Hoboken opens door to Airbnb as NYC and other NJ towns lock out short-term rentals

Hoboken, NJ, has no short-term rental regulations, attracting listings as NYC tightens rules, prompting city officials to consider new legislation.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Residents Protest Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Redevelopment

Residents protest a proposed 25-story mixed-use tower in Marina, citing concerns over neighborhood impact and skyline alteration.
Dining
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

'Less crying in the walk-in': East Bay restaurants switch to counter service to survive

Restaurants must adapt to changing economic conditions to survive, similar to the evolution of species.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Clover Food Lab puts itself on the market

Clover Food Lab is seeking a buyer after stabilizing post-bankruptcy and plans to expand its locations across New England.
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

New York's 600th licensed cannabis store opens on Upper West Side amid hopes for budding industry, fewer regulatory hiccups | amNewYork

Pure Blossoms Cannabis is New York's 600th licensed dispensary, symbolizing community and creativity in the cannabis culture after five years of legalization.
Boston
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
SF food
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Union City: Kura expands chain of revolving sushi bars

Kura Sushi has opened a new location in Union City, offering a high-tech sushi dining experience with conveyor belts and iPad ordering.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

'Hot' property: Azzurri Group's chicken chain and the greenfield tech opportunity | Computer Weekly

Azzurri Group aims to leverage technology for growth by rolling out Dave's Hot Chicken restaurants across Europe, avoiding legacy tech issues.
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Bushwick City Farm Padlocked Amid Migrant Crisis, Fines

After 15 years, volunteers at a Bed Stuy farm found themselves locked out of the green space that has fed thousands over the years, and lately became a temporary home for asylum seekers.
Agriculture
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Glabman created She's The Sauce to provide functional condiments while managing health issues, achieving $10,000 in revenue within 48 hours.
London food
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

The Best Restaurants In Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Ingleside features a variety of restaurants along Ocean Avenue, including burger drive-ins, bakeries, cafes, and a brewery.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromThe Bold Italic
2 days ago

My Favorite Places to Eat Outside in the Mission and Castro, San Francisco

San Francisco's outdoor dining thrives despite limited weather, with neighborhoods like the Mission and Castro offering unique restaurant experiences.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

San Francisco's new law could put street food vendors out of business: 'This is our job'

New regulations in San Francisco impose costly requirements on food vendors, potentially jeopardizing their ability to operate.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

This Week In Food: Presidio Food Hall Nears Opening

The Presidio Tunnel Tops food hall, The Mess Hall, is set to open in June with various dining options and a central kitchen.
East Bay food
fromBon Appetit
2 days ago

Rave in Aisle 4! The Hottest New Club Is Your Grocery Store

International grocery stores and coffee shops are transforming nightlife by creating community-focused events that celebrate culture and provide sober alternatives.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Colorado's Tamale Act may decide whether home cooks can build a business

"We want to basically make it easy for the entrepreneur to succeed and thrive," said state Rep. Ryan Gonzalez, the bill's Republican sponsor.
US news
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'New era for street vendors': Mamdani names top advocate as NYC's vendor czar

Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez has been appointed executive director of the new Office of Street Vendor Services to support and educate street vendors in New York City.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

City Officials Forced This Restaurant to Remove Its 'Stinky' Signature Dish. Now It's Fighting Back.

Golden Leaf lost its most popular dish and 20% of its revenue after the city ordered it to stop selling stinky tofu following complaints from neighbors.
LA food
#housing-development
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Fungi Foods opens brick-and-mortar; plus 2 new cafes, a fresh Filipino option, and a place for egg enthusiasts

A variety of new restaurants have recently opened in the East Bay, offering diverse cuisines and dining experiences.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Small cafe chain in north London faces eviction

The City of London Corporation is pursuing eviction of Hoxton Beach from three north London cafes to allow new operator Daisy Green to take over following a remarketing process.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

In a rarity, highly anticipated SF restaurant opens and restricts media access

The Huntington Hotel's restaurant, the Big Four, has reopened after a six-year hiatus, restoring its classic American menu and ambiance.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
5 days ago

Help Save Al Fresco Dining for Indie Businesses on Poyser Street

Tower Hamlets Council has ordered the removal of outdoor tables and chairs on Poyser Street, threatening local businesses and community atmosphere.
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Rosa Pizza Has Mice on Two of Its Last Five Inspection Reports. It's Still One of Bay Terrace's Busiest Slices.

The Bay Terrace location has been inspected five times since May 2025, and only once has it scored within the A-grade range without additional flags worth noting.
Food & drink
Wine
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Cheers to small business! New York bars, restaurants can now buy booze from local stores

New York State now allows bars and restaurants to purchase up to 6 bottles of wine or liquor weekly from local retail stores, modernizing beverage control laws and supporting small businesses.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NJ man indicted in Manhattan for scamming food truck vendors out of $50,000

A New Jersey man was indicted for scamming food truck vendors by falsely claiming he could provide NYC-issued licenses.
#new-york-city
fromGothamist
4 days ago
NYC food

Roadway outdoor dining is back in NYC for 2026, but it's only a slice of what it once was

fromObserver
5 days ago
NYC food

The Fraught Relationship Between Diners and New York City's Most Coveted Restaurants

NYC food
from710 WOR
4 days ago

NYC Roadway Dining Season Kicks Off Wednesday | 710 WOR

New York City's outdoor dining program has significantly reduced, with only 500 setups approved for 2026 compared to over 8,000 during the pandemic.
NYC food
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Roadway outdoor dining is back in NYC for 2026, but it's only a slice of what it once was

New York City's outdoor dining program is returning with 500 roadside setups approved, aiming for year-round operation again after pandemic restrictions.
NYC food
fromObserver
5 days ago

The Fraught Relationship Between Diners and New York City's Most Coveted Restaurants

New York restaurants can be both exceptional and overwhelming, creating a complex dining experience influenced by social media and reservation challenges.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
6 days ago

The SF dining trends of 2026 so far. - San Francisco - The Infatuation

San Francisco's dining scene is embracing vinyl music, matcha trends, and new culinary experiences despite the winter months feeling slow.
London food
fromThe Infatuation
6 days ago

The NYC Restaurant Trends Of Spring 2026 - New York - The Infatuation

Frozen yogurt is experiencing a significant resurgence, characterized by chic aesthetics and high-quality ingredients.
NYC food
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Outdoor dining across New York City returns, with hundreds of restaurants approved

Outdoor dining season in NYC begins, allowing restaurants to expand onto streets until November 29.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Supervisors OK new street food regulations

New ordinance regulating food street vendors approved, raising concerns about affordability and legality for small vendors in the Mission.
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Newington Green is getting a new pub from the people behind one of Hackney's coolest restaurants

Our food offering is bold, generous and rooted in closed-loop cooking and sustainability, with in-house butchery at the core. We want to honour the pub itself - a real public house steeped in history.
London food
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

SF bakery finds unusual solution to neighbors complaining about its long lines

Butter & Crumble bakery in San Francisco has become extremely popular, leading to long lines and the hiring of a line coordinator to manage customer experience.
NYC politics
fromMundoNOW
3 weeks ago

Street Vendors Can Work Without a License in New York: What Changed?

New York City approved legislation decriminalizing street vending by replacing criminal penalties with civil fines, enabling thousands of immigrant vendors to work legally with reduced legal and immigration risks.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Another Story Restaurant Coming To D&D Building Midtown

Scandinavian restaurateurs open Another Story, a new restaurant and café on the 14th floor of the D&D Building in Midtown Manhattan, revitalizing a vacant space since 2020.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

24 Boston businesses approved for new or upgraded liquor licenses

Boston approved 24 liquor licenses for restaurants through three legislative initiatives, with most restricted to specific neighborhoods to increase equitable access beyond wealthy areas.
SF food
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

The SF neighborhood seeing a cafe boom

The Richmond District is experiencing a cafe boom with multiple new openings, driven by its status as the city's third-most populous neighborhood and its established reputation as a food and drink destination.
Silicon Valley food
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Sunset Buzz: Black Jet bakery expands to Outer Sunset

Black Jet Bakery is opening a second location called The Luncheonette in the Outer Sunset, featuring expanded savory items and a rotating sandwich menu alongside signature pastries.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Stats in Southie is closing for now, but has plans to reopen 'bigger and better'

Stats Bar & Grille in South Boston is closing at month's end after 16 years, with plans to reopen as Stats 2.0 in late 2027 as part of a mixed-use development.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Elevate Local Eateries: The Impact of Media Buying on Restaurant Success INDUSTRY NEWS

Media buying refers to the process of purchasing advertising space across various platforms, including social media, search engines, and traditional media. It's about strategically placing ads where they will reach the target audience effectively.
Marketing
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

Redevelopment

Commerce's redevelopment is driven by elected officials and economic necessity, transforming an industrial landscape into a diverse economy with jobs, housing, and improved infrastructure.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Market in East Palo Alto temporarily shut down

The Hispanic market at 1731 E Bayshore Road was closed by the San Mateo County Health Department on Tuesday, according to the county. The market failed inspection due to a rat infestation. The store will remain closed until a county inspector OKs reopening.
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Buzzy SF bakery pivots to sandwiches at new outpost

We really want to lean into Max's delicious savory items and expertise in sort of doing, like, more made-to-order sandwiches. It's something that we haven't been able to do, and I think would be really super fun.
Silicon Valley food
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Outta Sight Pizza Owners Taking Over Civic Center Dive Bar Down the Street

Eric Ehler and Peter Dorrance will open Reggie & Maude's at 460 Larkin as a value-focused dive bar; inclusion of pizza is uncertain.
#street-vending
fromBon Appetit
1 month ago

Homeward Bound

The expense, return on investment, and volume of investors needed to make it a reality did not make sense. I thought, 'maybe it's time to do something new.' The amount of money you need to run a restaurant in Brooklyn or Manhattan at this point is so crazy. If you fail, the loss is massive. Here, we were able to do a major renovation, we have a 100 bottle wine list, and we can use the ingredients we want and serve them at a decent price point because our overhead is not as bad.
NYC food
California
fromEater LA
2 months ago

What to Know About the New Laws That Impact California Restaurants and Food Businesses in 2026

California law requires delivery platforms to refund undelivered or wrong orders, itemize charges, protect tips, enable driver unionization, and expand labor oversight.
#zoning
#immigration-enforcement
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

SF specialty grocer temporarily closed amid eviction fight

A specialty San Francisco grocery faces eviction for nearly $25,000 in unpaid rent after missing monthly payments from September to November 2025.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

Neighborhood, Small Business Groups File Lawsuit Over San Francisco Rezoning Plan | KQED

Plaintiffs filed suit to pause San Francisco's Family Zoning Plan, arguing it risks displacement of renters and small businesses and seeks stronger protections.
New York City
fromGrub Street
1 month ago

Dimes Square Is Really Dead (For Now)

DOT's refusal to grant a 183-day concession, offering only 29 days, threatens Canal Street's popular open-street summer dining operation.
Boston food
frompennlive
2 months ago

Beloved food hall was hours away from closing forever due to remote work

Remote work has reduced urban spending, hurting restaurants, coffee shops, and bars, prompting closures and operators to assume operations to keep food halls open.
fromBon Appetit
2 months ago

Yes, Your Favorite Neighborhood Spots Are Still Struggling from Inflation and Tariffs

Bodenheimer said he's adjusting portions, like one less deviled egg per platter, or rearranging the measurements of a batched cocktail. "It's like you're in a recording studio, and you're turning the levels up and down on the master board," he said. Many of Cure's products are imported, from German beer, French cheese and Spanish Marcona almonds, which Bodenheimer refuses to substitute. He said some of the tariff burden is shared between the supplier and importer before it reaches the customer.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

We run our bakery out of shipping containers. It was an unexpectedly cost-effective solution to scaling our business.

A chef and baker left New York City to build a scrappy, land-based food business upstate, prioritizing quality of life and fair treatment of employees.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Swap your sad desk lunch for a free chef-made meal

It's called the Protein Power-Up Shop and the premise is simple: bring along whatever you were planning to eat (or admit you were going to skip lunch entirely), then take a quick on-site "protein personality quiz" and walk out with a freshly-made, ready-to-eat meal that's much more grown-up than your usual noon-hour scramble. There will be truffle butter filet mignon, peanut Buddha bowls, parmesan and sun-dried tomato chicken penne, plus vegan options for plant-based lunchers.
NYC food
Food & drink
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston Raising Cane's faces eviction over chicken finger odor, lawsuit says

Raising Cane's sued its Back Bay landlord, alleging threats and extortion to allow Panda Express, despite odor mitigation spending and building-related defects.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Home Bakers In New York Are Banned From Selling These Items - Tasting Table

New York prohibits home sale of perishable, high-moisture baked goods requiring refrigeration under its Home Processor Exemption to reduce foodborne illness risk.
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