California Bill AB 345 Introduced to Provide Financial Relief to Small Restaurants Sacramento, CA – California lawmakers have introduced pivotal legislation aimed at providing targeted financial...
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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.
California Proposes AB 305: Tax Credits & Grants for Independent Restaurants Hit by Rising Wages
California Legislator Introduces Bill AB 305 Targeting Restaurant Wage Impact Sacramento, CA – In a significant legislative move aimed at bolstering the financial stability of the...
California’s Farms Face Water Crunch: New Mandates Threaten Avocado, Almond Crops
California Farms Navigate Demanding New Water Efficiency Mandates SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s vital agricultural sector, a cornerstone of both the state and national food supply, is...
Seattle’s Minimum Wage Battle: Restaurants Warn of Closures as Council Weighs Accelerated $22 Hike
Seattle City Council Considers Accelerated Minimum Wage Hike Amid Restaurant Industry Concerns Seattle, WA – A pivotal debate is underway within the Seattle City Council regarding...
California Bill Mandating Local Produce for Large Restaurants Clears Assembly Committee
California Bill Mandating Local Produce for Large Restaurants Clears Key Assembly Committee Sacramento, California – A significant legislative proposal aimed at bolstering California’s agricultural sector and...
California Restaurants Face Packaging Overhaul as AB 456 Mandates Compostable, Recyclable To-Go Materials
California Signs AB 456 Into Law, Reshaping Restaurant Packaging Landscape SACRAMENTO, CA — California has enacted landmark legislation poised to fundamentally alter how restaurants and food...
California Fast Food Giant BurgerNation Announces Store Closures and Layoffs, Citing AB 1228 Impact
BurgerNation Announces California Store Closures and Workforce Reduction, Citing AB 1228 Wage Law Sacramento, CA – BurgerNation, a prominent national quick-service restaurant chain with a significant...
California Restaurants Hike Menu Prices as $20 Minimum Wage Implementation Nears
California Restaurants Implement Price Increases Ahead of $20 Minimum Wage Independent restaurants across California have begun to announce impending price adjustments on their menus, directly attributing...
California Independent Restaurants Sound Alarm Over Impending $20 Minimum Wage Hike
Independent Restaurants Grapple With New Wage Mandate As the effective date of California’s new fast-food minimum wage draws near, the focus of concern is shifting from...
California Restaurants Prepare for $20 Wage: Automation, Price Hikes Eyed Amid Cost Concerns
California Restaurant Industry Braces for Potential Wage Hike Impact Sacramento, CA – As California lawmakers continue deliberations on proposed legislation impacting the state’s vast fast-food sector,...