California Unveils Major Water Conservation Push for Agriculture Sacramento, CA – In a significant move aimed at bolstering the state’s long-term water resilience, California Governor Gavin...
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.
California Restaurants Prepare for Major Shift as AB 1234 Wage and Labor Rules Take Effect February 15, 2025
California Restaurants Brace for AB 1234 Implementation on February 15, 2025 California’s vast restaurant industry is on high alert as a significant legislative shift looms. Effective...
California Bill A-101 Reignites Gig Worker Debate, Targets Restaurant Delivery Jobs
California Considers Reclassifying Restaurant Delivery Workers Under New Bill A-101 SACRAMENTO, CA – California Assemblymember Lena Chen introduced Assembly Bill A-101 on February 3, 2025, initiating...
No More Hidden Fees: California Bans Restaurant Surcharges Effective July 1, 2025
California Enacts Sweeping Ban on Restaurant Surcharges A significant shift is coming to California’s dining landscape. Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed Assembly Bill 123 (AB...
Aloha in the Bay: Hawaiian Food Wave Sweeping San Francisco
Island Flavors Invade San Francisco San Francisco, a city renowned for its vibrant and ever-evolving culinary scene, is currently experiencing a delightful shift. A wave of...