Diana Gariglio-Clelland

A popular French-inspired café known for its pastries, brunch and neighborhood atmosphere has permanently closed its doors. Petite Left Bank in Tiburon has ceased operations after parent company Vine Hospitality announced it is shutting down its restaurant business. The closure is part of the company's broader exit from the restaurant industry, a move expected to eliminate approximately 300 jobs across its [...]

Chipotle has taken precautionary action after health officials linked one of its ingredients to a growing Salmonella outbreak investigation. The move comes as public health authorities work to determine the source of an outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people, prompting the restaurant chain to remove the ingredient from affected locations while the investigation continues. Jalapeños pulled from affected [...]

A growing list of Five Guys restaurants has closed across the U.S. this year, with the popular burger chain recently shutting down another longtime location and preparing to close another in the coming days. The latest closures come as many restaurant operators continue to face higher labor, food and occupancy costs while consumers pull back on discretionary spending. Seattle location closes after 12 years Five Guys [...]

A longtime Bay Area steakhouse known for premium cuts of beef and upscale dining has served its last meal. LB Steak has permanently closed both of its Northern California locations after parent company Vine Hospitality announced it is shutting down operations. The closure is part of a broader company-wide shutdown that will eliminate approximately 300 jobs, ending more than three decades of business for the restaurant [...]

For years, Chico residents have had to drive to neighboring cities to satisfy a Chick-fil-A craving. That wait is almost over, as the fast-food chain prepares to open its first-ever restaurant in the Northern California city. Grand opening set for August 13 Chick-fil-A has announced that its first Chico location will officially open on Thursday, August 13, marking the chain's debut in the city. The restaurant is located [...]

For decades, Left Bank Brasserie brought a taste of Paris to the San Francisco Bay Area, serving French classics in bustling neighborhood dining rooms. Now, the beloved restaurant chain has permanently closed all of its remaining locations, marking the end of an era for longtime customers. The closures come as parent company Vine Hospitality shuts down operations after more than three decades in business, resulting in the [...]