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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

Starbucks Unveils Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats and New Matcha Staples

evan Park 6 months ago

Starbucks is launching exciting new drinks. Four new beverages hit menus on February 3, 2026. Two are limited-time Valentine’s Day specials. The other two are permanent...

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Pacific Plate

West Coast Food News: Environmental Groups Sue Pacific Seafood Subsidiary Over Columbia River Pollution

Donovan Blake 6 months ago

Environmental groups have filed a major lawsuit. They are suing BioOregon Protein. This company is a subsidiary of Pacific Seafood. The lawsuit alleges serious Clean Water...

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Pacific Plate

Zampo Brings Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei Fusion to Beverly Hills, Igniting West Coast Food News

brett Chang 6 months ago

Beverly Hills welcomes a new culinary star. Zampo officially opened its doors on January 27, 2026. It offers a unique Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei dining experience. This opening...

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Pacific Plate

California’s Spice Crown: Tapatío Leads West Coast Hot Sauce Trends, Instacart Data Reveals

Sierra Dalton 6 months ago

National Hot Sauce Day sparks a flavor frenzy, and new Instacart data reveals U.S. consumer spice habits, with Tapatío hot sauce reigning supreme in California, cementing...

condiment, frank's redhot, hot honey, hot sauce, huy fong foods, instacart, sauce, spice, sriracha, tapatío
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Pacific Plate

West Coast Food News: FDA Warns California Bakery Over Severe Pest Infestation, Mold

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago

In a significant development in West Coast Food News, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a strong warning concerning a California bakery. Inspectors...

adulterated, bagel, burlingame, infestation, inspection, mold, pita, sanitation
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Pacific Plate

Fast Food’s Plant-Based Breakfast Bets: Trending Morning Food News You Need to Know

Priyank anair 7 months ago

Fast food chains are betting big on breakfast, with **Plant-Based Breakfast** options leading this charge and reshaping morning menus. Sales of plant-based foods grew significantly, with...

breakfast, chains, fast food, morning, options, vegan
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Pacific Plate

West Coast Food News: Tamale Recall, Healthy Eating Surge, and Seasonal Delights Lead January 2026

Leeanne Perez 7 months ago

Exciting West Coast Food news for January 2026 reveals a vibrant culinary landscape. Amidst a notable tamale recall, healthy eating trends continue to capture consumer interest,...

2026, agriculture, door dash, eating, food safety, healthy, recall, tamale
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Pacific Plate

North Wales Bakery Marks Decade of Sweet Success on West Coast Main Line

Keiko Matsuda 7 months ago

Flint, North Wales – The Pudding Compartment, a celebrated North Wales Bakery, is marking a significant milestone ten years after first serving passengers on the West...

Flint, treats
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Pacific Plate

Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails: Chef Alex Stratta Leads Scottsdale’s Trending Culinary Scene

Jorge Salcido 7 months ago

Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails has officially opened its doors, offering a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience in North Scottsdale. This new restaurant Scottsdale is already making...

Alex Stratta, ambiance, Belmont, James Beard Award, menu, Michelin stars, new restaurant, Rosewood Concepts, Scottsdale
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Pacific Plate

Flintshire Bakery’s Decade of Sweet Success on West Coast Main Line Food Route

Hollis Greene 7 months ago

The Pudding Compartment is celebrating a decade of remarkable achievement, marking significant Flintshire Bakery Success. This journey began ten years ago, and the bakery, located in...

ambitious, bakery, baking, decade, excellence, Flintshire, North Wales, Pudding Compartment, shortbread
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