CookingfromThe Mercury News3 weeks agoChef Rogelio Garcia leaving Auro at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa ValleyChef Rogelio Garcia is departing Auro at Four Seasons Calistoga after a four-year tenure marked by a Michelin star, national awards, and a prizewinning cookbook.
East Bay (California)fromThe Oaklandside2 months agoMartinis, missed connections and les eggs: The Oakland bar closure I never wanted to coverFriends & Family, a lauded queer bar in Oakland, will close on December 30 due to insufficient revenue despite critical acclaim.
Portland foodfromPortland Mercury8 months agoWelcome to Portland's KitchenPortland will finally have a permanent public market by summer 2026, connecting rural and urban communities through Oregon's food culture.