Food From crunchy to creamy, Americans want food that feels as good as it tastes By Emmeline Kemperyd Food Drink Life Jun 11, 2026 #CrunchTok has racked up more than 1.5 billion views on TikTok. Social media usage of the word “velvety” to describe food is up 40% quarter ov…
National Seaweed gains ground in US kitchens By Jennifer Allen Food Drink Life Jun 2, 2026 Seaweed moves beyond sushi rolls and into dishes that you might not suspect. Chefs, food brands and beverage makers are working it into snacks…
National Mother’s Day brunch at home beats restaurant reservations By Lucy Brewer Food Drink Life May 7, 2026 More than 3 out of 4 Americans plan to dine out this Mother’s Day, making it the busiest day of the year for restaurants. Behind that staggeri…
Local News 3 arrested after glass attack in San Mateo County restaurant Bay City NewsUpdated Apr 27, 2026 Three people were arrested in San Mateo County early Sunday morning after allegedly attacking five people with glass shards, sending two of th…
Columnists Cruising becoming a lot pricier these days By John Horgan Updated Mar 25, 2026 Gas prices are rising. We all know why. War in the Middle East is once more the culprit, made even worse by California’s high gas taxes and re…
National Adults claiming spring break for themselves By Jennifer Allen The Associated Press Mar 6, 2026 Spring break is no longer just for plastic red cups and crowded sandbars; adults are claiming it with better plans and earlier reservations. A…
+3 Local News Featured Rise Woodfire: A story in resilience: 2nd San Mateo location has become a success By Noelia Arteaga Daily Journal correspondent Feb 27, 2026 After spending his life savings and borrowing more to build an ambitious restaurant in the downtown San Mateo train station, Omid Zahedi found…
Food As temperatures drop, Americans double down on soup By Bella Bucchiotti The Associated Press Jan 27, 2026 Reuters reports income from Campbell’s soup sales are slightly up for the last quarter, hitting $2.68 billion, due in part to rising prices. T…
Local News Featured As downtown San Mateo restaurants shut down, several new ones plan to open early this year By Alyse DiNapoli, Daily Journal staff Jan 10, 2026 The dining scene in downtown San Mateo is shifting rapidly, with three new restaurants set to open soon, replacing a few establishments that c…
Food Bucket-list food trips for 2026, where the destination is the dish By Jennifer Allen The Associated Press Jan 8, 2026 In 2026, some of the most memorable food trips no longer revolve around white tablecloths or hard-to-get reservations. Instead, they unfold ou…
