Oakland cocktail bar the Kon-Tiki is shutting down. The owners warned the bar was on the verge of closure just three months ago.
Elena Kadvany is a Food Reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle. Since joining the Chronicle’s Food & Wine team in 2021, she has delved into the Bay Area food industry, covering everything from restaurant openings to in-depth investigations on wage theft and workers’ rights. Her work has been featured in notable outlets such as Calhoun Times, Klix 1310 AM News Radio, and PopCrush, and she has received recognition for her contributions to food and beverage journalism.