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Category: Pacific Plate

THE PACIFIC PLATE (Food & Drink)
* Restaurant Guides: Curated lists and reviews for major cities (LA, SF, Portland, Seattle).
* Wine & Vine: Deep dives into wine country across all three states.
* Craft Culture: The world of craft beer, coffee roasting, and artisan spirits.
* Farm-to-Table: Stories that trace food from its source to the consumer, highlighting sustainable farming.

Pacific Plate

Inflation Shock: How Americans Are Radically Rewiring Grocery Habits

brett Chang 5 days ago

The American kitchen has become the frontline of the modern economic battle. With food inflation reaching its highest levels in half a century, the era of...

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Pacific Plate

Cyclospora Crisis: Shredded Lettuce Recall Hits Taco Bell, Walmart

Donovan Blake 6 days ago

Federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have launched a coordinated investigation into a...

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Shake Shack Drops West Coast Menu!
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Shake Shack Drops West Coast Menu!

Sasha Martinez 2 weeks ago

West Coast Flavors Hit Shake Shack Nationwide Shake Shack has officially rolled out its highly anticipated West Coast-inspired menu, available across all locations starting July 14,...

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World Cup Fans Crave California’s Iconic Bites
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World Cup Fans Crave California’s Iconic Bites

Priyank anair 3 weeks ago

California Cuisine Captures World Cup Crowd Los Angeles has become a culinary hotspot for international soccer fans during the FIFA World Cup, with visitors eagerly exploring...

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LA’s Family Style Food Fest Returns!
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LA’s Family Style Food Fest Returns!

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago

Los Angeles is buzzing with culinary excitement as the highly anticipated Family Style Food Festival makes its grand return. This premier event promises an unforgettable gastronomic...

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LA Warehouse Blaze Engulfs Boyle Heights
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LA Warehouse Blaze Engulfs Boyle Heights

Hollis Greene 1 month ago

Firefighters battled a massive warehouse fire in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights neighborhood on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The blaze sent thick smoke billowing into the sky,...

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Portland Craves In-N-Out: Hillsboro Gets the Burger Fix
Pacific Plate

Portland Craves In-N-Out: Hillsboro Gets the Burger Fix

evan Park 1 month ago

Hillsboro, Oregon, is now home to an In-N-Out Burger, sparking renewed and intense speculation about when Portland will finally get its own location. The highly anticipated...

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Sarasota Restaurants Serve Up Summer Delights
Pacific Plate

Sarasota Restaurants Serve Up Summer Delights

Donovan Blake 1 month ago

Sarasota’s vibrant culinary scene is abuzz with new and returning summer menu items, offering locals and visitors alike a taste of the season’s freshest flavors. From...

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AI Revolutionizes Food Safety: Smarter Risk Control
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AI Revolutionizes Food Safety: Smarter Risk Control

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming food safety protocols, ushering in an era of proactive risk management, enhanced compliance, and unprecedented control across the supply chain. By...

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Fatburger’s XXXL Triple Kingburger Stuns Fans
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Fatburger’s XXXL Triple Kingburger Stuns Fans

Sasha Martinez 2 months ago

Fatburger is making waves with its colossal XXXL Triple Kingburger, a menu item that redefines extreme fast-food indulgence and has burger enthusiasts buzzing. This towering creation...

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