Assistant features editor

Linda Zavoral

Linda Zavoral is a features editor and blogger for the Bay Area News Group. She blogs for Eat Drink Play, opining on food, restaurants, libations and travel; edits the popular Mr. Roadshow transportation column; and writes about festivals and events for Eye and Timeout. A Bay Area native, she is a two-time winner of the Lowell Thomas silver medal for best travel section for The Mercury News. She previously served as Alameda County bureau chief and Getting Ahead editor.

In this 2017 photo, Chris Bertucelli poses with a photo of former San Jose Sharks player Patrick Marleau and hockey puck signed by Marleau at Bertucelli's La Villa delicatessen, in San Jose. Bertucelli has been making his Chris Combo sandwiches for years for the Sharks team and the 49ers too. (LiPo Ching/Bay Area News Group)

San Jose: La Villa Deli legend Chris Bertucelli dies at 47

March 2, 2026 at 8:14 p.m.

His secret-ingredient 'Chris Combo' sandwich is beloved by customers and sports legends.

49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia celebrates after scrambling into the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Niners’ 39-38 comeback victory over the New York Giants during the NFC Wild Card Game at Candlestick in 2003. (Bay Area News Group Archives)

Party with a purpose: Jeff Garcia, NFL alumni team up for sushi bash

February 5, 2026 at 12:06 p.m.

Pre-Super Bowl event at Sushi Confidential will benefit Hunger at Home, The City Eats nonprofits

Phoenix hosted Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Super Bowl Tailgate in 2023. This year’s event will be in Daly City. (Photo courtesy of Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate)

On Super Bowl Sunday, Guy Fieri will host a huge Flavortown Tailgate party

January 14, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

Free registration is open now for pregame food, live music and other festivities.

HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 15: Dungeness crab rest in a container as they are weighed during the opening day of commercial Dungeness crab season at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

Commercial Dungeness crab season can start Jan. 5 — with limitations

December 19, 2025 at 8:02 p.m.

State officials, fishing fleets agree to a 40 percent reduction in traps

This season's commercial crab season has been delayed. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

California’s 2025 commercial Dungeness crab season delayed to protect whales

October 24, 2025 at 4:29 p.m.

Recreational fishermen get the go-ahead -- but only in some parts of the state.

Stephen Curry and Michael Mina celebrate the grand opening off Bourbon Steak Restaurant & Bar and The Eighth Rule on Tuesday at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco.(Drew Altizer Photography)

Steph Curry’s bar, Michael Mina’s restaurant open in San Francisco

October 13, 2025 at 4:44 a.m.

Menus highlight Mina's famous Lobster Pot Pie and Curry's bourbon brand.

Chef Nelson German of Meski, AlaMar, Sobre Mesa and "Top Chef" will cook in San Jose tonight. (Samantha Aceves Photography)

San Jose: For one night, chef from Draymond Green’s restaurant joins Eos & Nyx

October 8, 2025 at 4:20 a.m.

Reservations still available for tonight's special dishes

Red Zone Mule cocktail at the 2025 Levi’s Stadium Concessions Showcase on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. The drink consists of vodka, strawberry puree, lime juice, and ginger beer. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)

49ers fan food: The Levi’s Stadium menu for 2025-26

September 23, 2025 at 5:16 a.m.

2 South Bay family restaurants make their stadium debut

Customers watch the Oakland Athletics game at VJ’s Sports Bar X Pizza in Alameda, Calif., on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Game day hangouts: 7 fan-tastic Bay Area sports bars

September 9, 2025 at 4:25 a.m.

Looking for a spot to watch your favorite football team? Here are a few strong options across the Bay Area

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) shoots a basket while warming up before their NBA game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, March 20, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Steph Curry, Michael Mina team up for SF restaurant, bar project

August 27, 2025 at 11:01 a.m.

October grand openings at the Westin St. Francis

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