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Golden Globes pick Bay Area-beloved comic Jo Koy as host

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Jo Koy is set to host the 2024 Golden Globes, bringing his brand of observational humor to the oft-maligned awards show. However, Koy was only offered the gig after a different San Francisco Bay Area comedian reportedly turned it down. While not from the Bay Area originally, Koy based his 2022 film “Easter Sunday” in … Read more

Guy Fieri loves the $13 lunch at this iconic Bay Area drive-in restaurant

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Beneath the retro neon sign and red awning of Falafel’s Drive-In lies a closely guarded family secret. The crispy, vibrant green falafel at the 57-year-old San Jose institution is so delicious, some people have even tried to steal the recipe.  William Nijmeh, who runs the restaurant with his siblings, recalled one instance where someone broke into … Read more