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Eater
03-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
A Landmark Waterfront Restaurant Just Closed Out of the Blue
This is a curated list of the Bay Area's most notable and permanent restaurant and bar closures, with new updates published once a week. See a closing we missed? Then drop us a line . For more news, check out our list of restaurants that closed earlier this spring . June 3 EMBARCADERO — An iconic waterfront restaurant closed permanently on Friday, May 30. The team at Fog City, opened in 1985, let diners know of the shuttering in an Instagram post. No reason was given for the closure. The San Francisco Chronicle writes founders Bill Higgins and Bill Upson established the restaurant, then known as Fog City Diner, as a power player early into its tenure with chef Cindy Pawlcyn's (at the time) innovative small plates and Pat Kuleto design. OAKLAND — Friday, May 9 was the final day of service for chef Mohammad Abutaha's Teta Nahla. The 2123 Franklin Street restaurant was the founder of Shawarmaji's homage to his Jordanian grandmother. Abutaha told fans he hopes to reopen the hotspot for Arab soul food, including dishes like mansaf, once he's done giving his Shawarmaji restaurants his full energy. NOVATO — Another decades-old Bay Area standby, Marin County's Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant closed for good on Sunday, May 4. SFGATE reports the brewery collected more than 100 gold medals for its brews throughout its tenure. The spot, also beloved for Irish nachos and burgers, closed due to a changing beer landscape. 'You know, the beer business has changed — there's oversaturation — and our younger clientele is doing things differently now,' owner-brewer Brendan Moylan told the outlet. PETALUMA — The Press Democrat reports a three-year-old outpost of local chain Superburger closed on Thursday, May 29. The business's website let fans know the lease ended and the Sonoma County-based company simply chose not to renew. The other two outposts remain open. Sign up for our newsletter.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Korbel enters global sales partnership with Henkell Freixenet
California-based winemaker Korbel Champagne Cellars has picked sparkling wine giant Henkell Freixenet to manage its global sales, marketing and distribution. Henkell Freixenet's subsidiary, Freixenet Mionetto USA, will oversee Korbel's operations in North America. Korbel Champagne Cellars president and owner Gary Heck said that the deal with Henkell Freixenet positions Korbel 'for future growth'. The move, effective from 1 July, comes as Korbel ends its 60-year tie-up with Brown-Forman from the end of June. Brown-Forman and Korbel's partnership started in 1965. According to the Jack Daniel's maker's 2024 annual report, the group sells Korbel products 'under contract' in the US and to 'other select markets'. Henkell Freixenet told Just Drinks the US is Korbel's "largest market". Founded in 1882, Sonoma County-based Korbel produces a range of méthode champenoise sparkling wines, as well as a clutch of still wines, port and sherry. The company also operates a brandy business under the name Korbel Californian Brandy. When asked about potential expansion plans for Korbel, Henkell Freixenet said its current focus remains 'on further developing the brand' in the US. The Mionetto producer added that with its "global network", it "will assess market potential with our local teams to identify opportunities for expanding the presence". Henkell Freixenet CEO Dr Andreas Brokemper added: 'Drawing on our global presence and expertise, we are committed to further expanding the brand. This collaboration represents a great enhancement to our sparkling wine portfolio.' Also commenting on the deal, Enore Ceola, president of North America and Mexico and chief executive officer, Freixenet Mionetto USA, said: 'We are honored to represent Korbel and are fully committed to continue building the legacy of the brand and of the Heck family.' Henkell Freixenet was established in 2018 following Henkell & Co.'s purchase of a majority stake in Spanish Cava producer Freixenet. The company operates in over 150 countries around the world. "Korbel enters global sales partnership with Henkell Freixenet" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brown-Forman, Korbel Champagne Cellars cease sales partnership
Brown-Forman is further loosening ties with wine, ending its 60-year sales, marketing and distribution partnership with Californian winemaker Korbel Champagne Cellars. In a joint statement, both companies said they would terminate the tie-up as of 30 June. Brown-Forman and Korbel's partnership started in 1965. According to the Jack Daniel's maker's 2024 annual report, the group sells Korbel products "under contract" in the US and to "other select markets". "We deeply value the rich history and collaborative spirit that has characterized our relationship with Korbel and its owner, Gary Heck," Lawson Whiting, Brown-Forman's president and CEO, said in a joint statement. "Going forward, we will each pursue our respective long-term growth objectives.' Gary Heck, president and owner of Korbel Champagne Cellars, added: 'Korbel deeply appreciates the decades of successful partnership with Brown‑Forman. As we embark on this new chapter, we are excited to continue connecting with our consumers and further elevate our iconic brand nationwide." Just Drinks has asked both companies to expand on the rationale for ceasing the partnership. Set up in 1882, Sonoma County-based Korbel produces a range of méthode champenoise sparkling wines, as well as a clutch of still wines, port and sherry. The company also operates a brandy business under the name Korbel Californian Brandy. The move marks another step away from the wine category for Brown-Forman. Two years ago, the US spirits heavyweight sold its Sonoma Cutrer vineyards to US luxury wine business The Duckhorn Portfolio. The sale was completed in May last year. The Woodford Reserve brand owner sold the Sonoma Cutrer business in exchange for around of The Duckhorn Portfolio and $50m. Assets included in the deal were the Sonoma‑Cutrer brand trademarks, production sites, and its six vineyards located in the Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley wine appellations. Following the sale, The Duckhorn Portfolio added two Brown‑Forman executives to its board of directors, Marshall Farrer, chief strategic growth officer, and Tim Nall, chief global supply chain and technology Officer. In October, US private-equity firm Butterfly Equity struck a deal to buy The Duckhorn Portfolio for around $1.95bn. "Brown-Forman, Korbel Champagne Cellars cease sales partnership" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
