5 Bay Area Coffee Roasters You Need to Know (If You Don’t Already)
The San Francisco Bay Area is known for a lot of things—avocado toast, skyrocketing rental rates, and that oh-so-specific sourdough bread. But there’s something a little more caffeinated that doesn’t...
View ArticleChef Dominique Crenn: ‘Everything I Do Could Have … Impact’ For Other Women
Chef Dominique Crenn has reached the pinnacle of success in the culinary world, at least for Michelin devotees. Most chefs only dream of getting noticed. Crenn recently was awarded three Michelin stars...
View ArticleTable Talk: Seafood Shines at Ayala, Enjoy Oakland Restaurant Week, Fire...
This week takes a look at the recently opened Ayala, offering beautiful seafood and a chic style, while a trip across the Bay reveals innovative and affordable dishes at Dosa by Dosa, and you can check...
View Article5 Alcohol-Free Alternatives For Your Dry January
Freshly motivated to accomplish New Year’s resolutions after the excess of the holidays, a lot of people choose to scale back drinking alcohol during January. A “dry January” looks different for each...
View ArticleTable Talk: Obispo, Pig Roast, Pizzeria Delfina Downtown, Beefy Options
Plan a visit to Obispo on 24th Street for rum and savory dishes, warm up with bone marrow ramen at Ushi Taro, check out the new Pizzeria Delfina Downtown, and two pop-up events with roasted pig and a...
View Article5 Bay Area Coffee Shops You Should Visit Before They Disappear
Leave the brightly lit terrariums for the youthful that require to be seen for their own vanity. Leave the dimly lit and questionable used napkin strewn countertop greasy spoons to me. If I’m not...
View ArticleTable Talk: Two Places for Khao Mun Gai, Jora, SF Restaurant Week, More
Whether you’re in SF or the 510, here are two places for khao mun gai (Thai chicken and rice), plus deals for SF Restaurant Week, check out the Peruvian tasting menu at JORA, and don’t miss an...
View Article5 Places in the Bay Area to Find the Perfect Donut
When it comes to a simple morning indulgence, few things beat a cup of coffee and a warm donut—except maybe two donuts. Luckily, like with most foodie favorites, the Bay Area has a plethora of donut...
View ArticleTable Talk: El Pípila, Paper Rooster, Prime Rib Specials, Crab Feast
This week’s Table Talk gives you a taste of what’s on the menu at the newly opened El Pípila in SoMa and Paper Rooster in the Tenderloin, plus a crab feast for Valentine’s Day, and two ongoing prime...
View ArticleGuide: Local Lunar New Year Treats (Yes, it’s the Year of the Pig)
Lunar New Year is almost upon us, and anyone whose family celebrates this momentous annual affair is probably already preparing for the big day. Fact: Lunar New Year is the beginning of the year for...
View ArticleCUESA Launches The Food Change
CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture), the educational nonprofit behind the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, is unveiling The Food Change, a bold new project championing farmers,...
View ArticleTable Talk: A Taste of La Calenda, Ramen Night, Valentine’s Day Dinners
Take a look at the new Mexican restaurant, La Calenda, from Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, The Saratoga is hosting a weekly ramen special on Wednesdays, and three Valentine’s Day dinners worth the...
View ArticleIn its 40th year, vegetarian restaurant pioneer Greens looks ahead
by Nick Czap Of the six paramitas—or perfections—of practice in Zen Buddhism, the first is generosity. Within the context of Buddhism, there’s a curious twist to generosity, because when you consider...
View ArticleTable Talk: Insider Tips on Sushi and Noosh, Special Food Events
Visit Sasa in Japantown for a quality and affordable omakase experience, watch the Oscars over great food and cocktails at a gala event, get a sneak peek of Noosh at a pre-opening dinner and through...
View ArticleYour Guide to Black-Owned Eateries Around the Bay
This is an updated guide to our 2017 Celebrate Black History Month At These Black-Owned Bay Area Restaurants. February is a time for us to honor Black History Month with art, music, and, of course,...
View ArticleTable Talk: Al Pastor Perfection, Homey Arabic and Ethiopian, Burger Love
Track down this al pastor dish for Sunday brunch, enjoy Arabic or Ethiopian home cooking (and hospitality), a new monthly guest chef burger special, and an annual artisan cheese festival you won’t want...
View ArticleTable Talk: Stellar Sandwiches, Mardi Gras Parties, Tony’s Seafood
Whether you’re a pastrami fanatic or eat vegetarian, Turner’s Kitchen has some fantastic sandwiches, plus two places for Mardi Gras parties, and start planning a field trip to Marshall for the...
View ArticleSoleil Ho and Others Lead San Francisco Cooking School’s Food Media Lab
“I know from my own experience, being hungry to write about food but clueless on where to start, that you need mentors and coaches willing to share what they know. It’s easier to tell original stories...
View ArticleFirst Taste: Now open at SF’s Ferry Building, Brown Sugar Kitchen is worth...
by Sarah Chorey We all know the saying good things come to those who wait. In the case of Brown Sugar Kitchen, good things—in the form of finger-lickin’ buttermilk fried chicken and cornmeal...
View ArticleBay Area’s High Cost Of Living Squeezes Restaurant Workers, Chefs And Owners
Every morning at around 5 a.m., Armando Ibarra wakes up in the back of his van. He’s been living there for the last couple of years. On his dashboard rests a holy candle. A rosary hangs from the...
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