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Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
Rancher’s Smokehouse Expands to West Coast Grocers
Rancher’s Smokehouse Expands to West Coast Grocers
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THE PACIFIC PLATE (Food & Drink)
* Restaurant Guides: Curated lists and reviews for major cities (LA, SF, Portland, Seattle).
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Coastal Clash: B.C.'s Search for its Best Symbol Heats Up, Featuring Sushi and Sweets
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Coastal Clash: B.C.’s Search for its Best Symbol Heats Up, Featuring Sushi and Sweets

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

B.C. Symbols Face Off in CBC News Competition British Columbia is once again on the hunt for its defining symbol, as highlighted in a CBC News...

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Tacos 1986 Brings Tijuana Flavors to NYC's West Village
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Tacos 1986 Brings Tijuana Flavors to NYC’s West Village

Jorge Salcido 11 months ago

A taste of Southern California is about to spice up the New York City taco scene. Tacos 1986, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based taqueria, is preparing to...

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British Columbia Hotel Restaurants Shine: Among Canada's Top Dining Destinations
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British Columbia Hotel Restaurants Shine: Among Canada’s Top Dining Destinations

Hollis Greene 11 months ago

B.C. Restaurants Amongst Canada’s Finest in Prestigious Listing Across British Columbia, hotel restaurants are no longer just convenient stopgaps for weary travelers. Increasingly, these establishments are...

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Chowa Bowl Arrives in Pismo Beach, Bringing Pan Pacific Flavors to Coastal Diners
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Chowa Bowl Arrives in Pismo Beach, Bringing Pan-Pacific Flavors to Coastal Diners

evan Park 11 months ago

New Restaurant Ushers in Pan-Pacific Flavors in Pismo Beach Pismo Beach, CA – The culinary landscape of Pismo Beach has welcomed a fresh face with the...

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Pismo Beach Welcomes Chowa Bowl: Pan Pacific Cuisine Takes Over Prime Spot
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Pismo Beach Welcomes Chowa Bowl: Pan-Pacific Cuisine Takes Over Prime Spot

evan Park 11 months ago

Pismo Beach Welcomes Chowa Bowl: Pan-Pacific Cuisine Takes Over Prime Spot A new culinary wave is crashing onto the shores of Pismo Beach, as pan-Pacific flavors...

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West Coast Meat Market Sees Strength in Beef Ribs and Loins Amidst Seasonal Shifts
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West Coast Meat Market Sees Strength in Beef Ribs and Loins Amidst Seasonal Shifts

Donovan Blake 11 months ago

Market Update From the West Coast Meatheads: Beef Cutout Prices Climb The West Coast meat market is currently experiencing a dynamic shift, with significant activity centered...

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National Hot Dog Day 2025: Deals and Celebrations for the American Classic
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National Hot Dog Day 2025: Deals and Celebrations for the American Classic

brett Chang 11 months ago

National Hot Dog Day, an annual celebration of the iconic American food, will be observed on July 16th. This day is part of National Hot Dog...

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AB 2035: California Restaurants Over $5M Must Disclose Supplier Labor & Environmental Practices
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AB 2035: California Restaurants Over $5M Must Disclose Supplier Labor & Environmental Practices

Hollis Greene 11 months ago 0

California Enacts Landmark Food Transparency Law: AB 2035 Reshapes Restaurant Sourcing Sacramento, CA – A significant shift is underway for the Golden State’s dining landscape following...

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San Francisco's Sunset Night Market Canceled for 2025 Amid Intense Political Fallout
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San Francisco’s Sunset Night Market Canceled for 2025 Amid Intense Political Fallout

Sierra Dalton 11 months ago

SAN FRANCISCO – The popular Sunset Night Market, a vibrant community event that has drawn thousands to Irving Street in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood in...

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Immersive Dining Sensation 'The Radiant Table' Debuts in Bellevue This August
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Immersive Dining Sensation ‘The Radiant Table’ Debuts in Bellevue This August

Sierra Dalton 11 months ago

Bellevue, Washington – A groundbreaking sensory and culinary event is set to transform the dining landscape in Bellevue this August with the arrival of “The Radiant...

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