Food and Drink

On Saturday, Clavo & Canela Cocina Café, a family owned Salvadoran restaurant in downtown Antioch, held its grand opening. Cafe owners Carla and Edwin Menjeivar says they came to Antioch …

Orange County Wine Society (OCWS), in partnership with the OC Fair, announced the winners of the 2025 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition–including many Contra Costa County wines which were entered. …

During the month of May, Mike Hess Brewing in Walnut Creek will be hosting a month long partnership with “Music for Mental Health” to help fund raise. During the month …

On Thursday, Calicraft Brewing Co. is officially expanding with a ribbon cutting in the Shadelands Business District of Walnut Creek. The Outdoor Beer Garden opened April 22nd and a ribbon …

Pleasanton, Calif. – The annual Alameda County Fair Wine Competition has concluded and winners have been selected from a total of 444 submissions. The Gold Medal and Best of Show wines will …

Join Livermore wine makers on March 22nd and 23rd as they host their 2025 Livermore Valley Barrel Tasting Weekend Discover Wine Tasting as it Should Be during the Livermore Valley Barrel Tasting …

It may have taken the Fosters a decade to turn a dream of opening a restaurant into a reality but Four Seasonings Steakhouse in Antioch is now open. Located inside …

Nick’s Sandwiches, a staple in the City of Pittsburg, has announced it has expanded with the opening of a second location int he City of Concord. Nicks Sandwiches took over …

On Monday, Trader Joe’s announced the 16th Annual Customer Choice Awards winners. According to Trader Joe’s, for the 16th year in a row, they asked its customers to tell them …

Cloverdale, CA, – There were over fifty judges, representing various North American wine regions, evaluating nearly 5,500 wines from 950+ wineries for the 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition this …

On this episode, a chat with Dennis Mobley, who is the new head winemaker at Vino Olivo Winery in Brentwood. This Sunday, they release the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon as they …

On Sunday, McCauley Estate Vineyards will host its Sunday Wine tasting event featuring its Vino Olivo Wines. It will also provide an opportunity to meet new winemaker Dennis Mobley. The …

DANVILLE, CA —  Toastique, the vibrant, gourmet toast, and juice café conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced expansion into Northern California with its first location in Danville, California set to …

The 2024 Livermore Valley Wine Passport is now available at a 50% discount for the remainder of the year. The Livermore Valley Wine Passport is our personal invitation for you …

On this episode, I chat with Bryan and Michele of Serendipity Cellars give an update on the winery, share some stories of how they got into the industry, a rundown …

This April, food enthusiasts have an exciting opportunity to embark on a unique culinary adventure with Restaurant Bingo, a delightful twist on the traditional restaurant week presented by Visit Concord. …

On Monday, Applebee’s in the City of Antioch has announced it was closed. Those looking for a meal were greeted to a closed sign. For those looking to eat at …

On Thursday Chaman Kabob Restaurant in the City of Brentwood announced it will be closing its doors on February 18. They cited continuous rent increases as the reason. The restaurant …

Antioch, CA, – Foodie Crew is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the Foodie Crew Food Truck Season for 2024. Back by popular demand, we’re bringing three of your …

Cloverdale, CA, – There were over fifty judges, representing various North American wine regions, evaluating over 5,500 wines from nearly 1,000 wineries for the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition …

A bill was signed this week by Governor Gavin Newsom that would allow for outdoor dining to continue through July 1 of 2026. Authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D – …

ANN ARBOR, Mich., — When life gives you lemons, Domino’s gives you free pizza. Domino’s Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, is introducing Domino’s Emergency Pizza: …

For those of you with a love of nostalgia, McDonald’s  announced on its website that beginning on October 17, its bringing back its “Boo Buckets”. Spotted: a delicious new addition …

Join the Brentwood Rotary Club for an afternoon of fun at the City Park in downtown Brentwood for its Craft Beer Festival. There will be over 60 different beers and …