4+ hour, 5+ min ago  (451+ words) They've bet big on the appeal of the grape, which typically has far more acid and freshness than cabernet sauvignon, to successfully lobby the Livermore Valley Wine Community to invest in cabernet franc as one of its signature varietals. The…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (600+ words) By Kristen Wood, Associated Press International Falafel Day, observed every June 12, highlights the enduring global appeal of the deep-fried chickpea fritter beloved far beyond its Middle Eastern roots. Once a humble street snack, it appears today on menus from small…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (325+ words) A new restaurant in Hayward has declared it wants to make Vietnamese broken rice "as recognizable as pho." Com Tam Bros opened in early June at 28565 Hesperian Blvd. in a retail-shopping center next to a Costco. It's a casual place,…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (952+ words) That mid-afternoon refresher may be just an affordable luxury to you, but it's so much more to the people who make it. Craft beverages are coming to the forefront at quick-service restaurants and are finding their way into full-service restaurants…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (207+ words) A new smoothie store opened in Old Town in Los Gatos at the end of last month. Palmetto Superfoods specializes in offering a'a, a dark purple berry native to Brazil, and other superfoods. It was established in 2019 in the Inner…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1373+ words) For travelers stepping into their first Parisian p'tisserie, a few of the treats on offer might already be familiar " some famous French pastries have long since entered the world's collective culinary lexicon. The hefty cookbook "The Art of French Baking,…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (660+ words) Presented by the Montclair Village Association, the street festival will feature more than 50 craft beverage tastings, including wine, beer, cider and alcohol-free options, along with live performances from Bay Area musicians such as Prospect, Cardboard People and Bulul, DJ Black…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (492+ words) When it comes to culinary names in the East Bay, Chef Nelson German is among the biggest. But when the chef-owner of Oakland's Afro-Latino and Dominican restaurants ala Mar and Sobre Mesa decided to write his first cookbook, he took…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (153+ words) East Bay Times This cocktail from Chef Nelson German's book, "Caribbean Cocktails: Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora" (Ten Speed Press, $24), draws inspiration from the "Red Drink," a cherished tradition in African American culture, especially during Juneteenth celebrations. Originating…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1044+ words) Ridge Vineyards is rooted in tradition but not afraid to change with the times. The brand has promoted two female winemakers in the last two years. Shauna Rosenblum is now head winemaker at Geyserville, and former Ridge enologist Lauren Lyall…...