Food

UNITED STATES—Thanksgiving is less than a few days away, and for those hosting the feast of all feasts, they are likely, if they haven’t already, planning their list of items to prepare. So let’s take some time to discuss the importance of the side dishes. Yes, many speculate that the turkey or the big bird is the most important,...

UNITED STATES—We have been chatting about food the past few weeks in our efforts to highlight the importance of eating healthy and ridding our bodies of potential toxins and all things unhealthy.  Last week we took the approach of talking about things that aren’t always the best for the body, but they have benefits. This week the conversation turns...

UNITED STATES—Last week we kicked off the New Year talking about the importance of all things fruit-based. I mean it is the New Year and we all want to eat healthy. With that being said, we transition this week’s conversation to the importance of vegetables. Yes, those pesky little items in the grocery stores that look weird sometimes taste...

UNITED STATES—It is the one thing many of us go to when we just have one of those days where the notion of cooking or being in the kitchen is not on our radar. Fast-food is something we all love, even those who secretly argue behind the scenes that they don’t indulge in it, at some point in their...

UNITED STATES—With the New Year still in full swing, we’ve chatted about the importance of getting on a healthy track when it comes to food. We’ve chatted about fruits; we’ve talked about veggies, now the conversations shifts to the one category where I suffer a great weakness: carbs. When it comes to carbs they’re vital to the body because...

UNITED STATES—Something that many Americans fail to realize on a daily basis is a vast majority of the calories we consume come from actual fluids that we drink. Yeah, you might only think about food, but that glass of milk, juice, can of soda, smoothie and so many other things we drink are calorie laced at times. We all...

UNITED STATES—Trader Joe’s will comply with an online petition to remove "racist packaging" from its stores. Trader Joe’s opened its first store in Pasadena, California, in 1967 and sells original brand food at a low price. Trader Joe’s is also known for its friendly store culture and unique labeling of ethnic food products. However, some of their product labels...

UNITED STATES—The big day is less than a week away, and unless you’re living under a rock, I’m referring to Thanksgiving. I promised we’d talk about the bird this week and I’m indeed a person of my word. I’m going to harp on this right now because it’s critical. It’s time for you to pick out that bird, if...

SAN FRANCISCO—Takeout and delivery orders were not enough to prevent CatHead’s BBQ restaurant located on 1665 Folsom Street in the northern Mission District, from losing the bulk of its business and ultimately closing permanently. CatHead’s BBQ was featured on the Food Network, and has 1,875 followers on Instagram.  Owners Richard Park, and his wife, Pam, were inspired by their memories...

CALIFORNIA—Restaurants in Berkeley are trying to pass a bill that would allow for open-air dining on some of their sidewalks and streets. Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and Vice Mayor Sophie Hahn were the first to introduce the bill, which would allow restaurants and other independent businesses to use outdoor spaces to provide service to their customers. The idea was originally inspired...