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  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    In Defense of General Tso's and the Whole U.S. Friggin A.

    Alex HochmanOur new national dish?​ Last week, SF Weekly's Jonathan Kauffman penned a column lamenting the introduction of the Chinese-American staple General Tso's Chicken to Beijing. Well color us red, white, and blue, but any country lucky enough to have this foodstuff shoved down its throat sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2011

    Tadashi Ono, Japanese Hot Pot Expert, Describes the Real Shabu Shabu

    Melissa BarnesShabu shabu at Shabu Pub, which is not traditionally Japanese​While researching this week's review of Chinese-American shabu shabu restaurants in the Richmond and Sunset, I called Tadashi Ono, the chef of Matsuri in New York and co-author of Japanese Hot Pots. I wanted to get a sense ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 20, 2010

    Koki Tanaka's prankster video art pulls you in

    Melissa BarnesShabu shabu at Shabu Pub, which is not traditionally Japanese​While researching this week's review of Chinese-American shabu shabu restaurants in the Richmond and Sunset, I called Tadashi Ono, the chef of Matsuri in New York and co-author of Japanese Hot Pots. I wanted to get a sense ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2010

    An Immigrant's Point of View

    Melissa BarnesShabu shabu at Shabu Pub, which is not traditionally Japanese​While researching this week's review of Chinese-American shabu shabu restaurants in the Richmond and Sunset, I called Tadashi Ono, the chef of Matsuri in New York and co-author of Japanese Hot Pots. I wanted to get a sense ... More >>

  • News

    September 15, 2010

    SF Weekly Letters

    Melissa BarnesShabu shabu at Shabu Pub, which is not traditionally Japanese​While researching this week's review of Chinese-American shabu shabu restaurants in the Richmond and Sunset, I called Tadashi Ono, the chef of Matsuri in New York and co-author of Japanese Hot Pots. I wanted to get a sense ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2010

    Ballet, Class

    Melissa BarnesShabu shabu at Shabu Pub, which is not traditionally Japanese​While researching this week's review of Chinese-American shabu shabu restaurants in the Richmond and Sunset, I called Tadashi Ono, the chef of Matsuri in New York and co-author of Japanese Hot Pots. I wanted to get a sense ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2010

    Surf's Not Up

    Melissa BarnesShabu shabu at Shabu Pub, which is not traditionally Japanese​While researching this week's review of Chinese-American shabu shabu restaurants in the Richmond and Sunset, I called Tadashi Ono, the chef of Matsuri in New York and co-author of Japanese Hot Pots. I wanted to get a sense ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    Old Favorites, New Beginnings at Saturday's Mission Street Food Farewell

    Tamara PalmerAbout two dozen people waited for Mission Street Food to open on Saturday night.​Looking forward to the launch of new restaurant Commonwealth, Anthony Myint's Mission Street Food project concluded its regular weekly service at divey Chinese restaurant Lung Shan with a "greatest hi ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 2, 2010

    Recent Openings

    Tamara PalmerAbout two dozen people waited for Mission Street Food to open on Saturday night.​Looking forward to the launch of new restaurant Commonwealth, Anthony Myint's Mission Street Food project concluded its regular weekly service at divey Chinese restaurant Lung Shan with a "greatest hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    Hot Sandwiches, Cold Treats, and Another Monkey: The Week in Restaurant Openings

    Jun BelenElizabeth Falkner (center), tasting the wares at Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous.​The biggest opening news was the arrival last Friday of Dogpatch ice cream emporium Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous, which Jun Belen reported on (complete with Elizabeth Falkner sighting). This morning saw the muc ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 26, 2010

    Recent Openings

    Jun BelenElizabeth Falkner (center), tasting the wares at Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous.​The biggest opening news was the arrival last Friday of Dogpatch ice cream emporium Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous, which Jun Belen reported on (complete with Elizabeth Falkner sighting). This morning saw the muc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Translating Chinese New Year's Menus, Part 2: New Hing Lung

    Click to enlarge.​In honor of the blossoming year of the metal tiger, last week SFoodie drove around San Francisco picking up New Year's menus ― a million thanks to Adobo Hobo's Ed Chui and his parents for translating them for us. 2010: Sponsored by Kellogg's.​We'll be rolling out the menu ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 13, 2010

    Jonathan Kauffman: Remapping the city, one memorable dish at a time

    Click to enlarge.​In honor of the blossoming year of the metal tiger, last week SFoodie drove around San Francisco picking up New Year's menus ― a million thanks to Adobo Hobo's Ed Chui and his parents for translating them for us. 2010: Sponsored by Kellogg's.​We'll be rolling out the menu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2009

    Seven 'Fear Factor'-Worthy Dishes (and the Restaurants That Serve Them)

    Looking to get adventurous with your food choices or just gross out your date? We've compiled a list of some of the freakiest foods available, along with the restaurants (and festivals) that serve them. Warning: Don't read this before dinner.​1. Fried Goat HeadAvailable at Shangri-La Kabab and BBQ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2009

    Local Team Going Wok-to-Wok with Asian Chefs in Cook-Off

    Asian Chefs AssociationThe bronze-winning 2007 San Francisco team in Taipei.​The Taipei World Culinary Contest has again asked the San Francisco Asian Chefs Association to represent the U.S.A. in a grueling three-day culinary competition. From August 20 to August 23, the home team will go up a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 22, 2009

    You're Two Tents

    Asian Chefs AssociationThe bronze-winning 2007 San Francisco team in Taipei.​The Taipei World Culinary Contest has again asked the San Francisco Asian Chefs Association to represent the U.S.A. in a grueling three-day culinary competition. From August 20 to August 23, the home team will go up a ... More >>

  • Film

    January 14, 2009

    Kung Fu Pandamonium

    Bollywood goes east — Far East — for Chandni Chowk to China.

  • Dining

    December 10, 2008

    Turning Japanese

    At this tiny spot, tasty skewered treats are served with a vintage soundtrack.

  • News

    November 12, 2008

    Clash of the Quackers

    The Bay Quackers tours were a big duck in a small pond until a bigger flock showed up.

  • Culture

    June 25, 2008

    Music for Swingers

    The Giants' theme songs get us thinking outside the batter's box.

  • Culture

    June 25, 2008

    Taking a Shot for the Team!

    A drinking game to get you through the Giants' dismal season.

  • News

    April 9, 2008

    Olympic Torch Protesters Pump Money Into the Local Economy

    A drinking game to get you through the Giants' dismal season.

  • Culture

    April 2, 2008

    'Tragedy' makes fun of news media's tragic lack of perspective

    A drinking game to get you through the Giants' dismal season.

  • Dining

    January 2, 2008

    Unforgettable,That's What You Are

    The best dishes of 2007 — it was a very good year

  • Dining

    January 31, 2007

    Small Plates, Big Array

    In the restaurant-happy Presidio, you'll find global cuisine and an impressive wine selection

  • Film

    May 3, 2006

    Technicolor Yuan

    China's most expensive film looks lovely but feels empty

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 11, 2005

    Five Best 24-Hour Restaurants

    China's most expensive film looks lovely but feels empty

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 11, 2005

    Best Dim Sum

    China's most expensive film looks lovely but feels empty

  • Film

    April 20, 2005

    Chow Time

    Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Hustle breaks all the rules

  • Dining

    March 23, 2005

    Speak to Me

    You don't need to know Chinese to enjoy a tasty chive dumpling

  • Calendar

    January 19, 2005

    Gilman's Treat

    Magic Theatre takes a Swing

  • Calendar

    December 8, 2004

    Lost? Found.

    Video for voyeurs

  • Culture

    August 4, 2004

    Red

    A many-layered but ultimately shallow excavation of China's Cultural Revolution

  • Calendar

    July 14, 2004

    By Heart

    Amy Tan's story comes to life onstage, with bonesetters, coffin constructors, and dragon dust

  • Dining

    February 18, 2004

    Pig Heaven

    Some costly meals during an East Coast trip remind us that good things often come in inexpensive packages

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2004

    Painted Ladies

    Antique ads from old Shanghai

  • Dining

    September 24, 2003

    Cinema Synergy

    Combining moviegoing with appropriate meals increases our pleasure

  • Film

    April 24, 2002

    One Last Job

    Asian entries at the S.F. International Film Festival range from the serious and subtle to the sorry and silly

  • Film

    July 4, 2001

    Kicked Butt

    Inept editing, gaping plot holes, unintentional absurdity: What more does an action movie need?

  • Culture

    April 12, 2000

    The Gifts That Keep on Giving

    Potent/Present

  • News

    March 22, 2000

    Letters to the Editor

    Letters from March 22, 2000

  • News

    March 15, 2000

    Spiritual CULTivation

    In China, Falun Gong practitioners are beaten and persecuted, so the U.S. is granting them asylum. But is this movement as harmless as it seems?

  • Film

    March 4, 1998

    Beauty and the East

    A critical guide to the 16th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

  • Dining

    December 10, 1997

    Fading Flower

    A critical guide to the 16th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

  • Film

    November 12, 1997

    Men in Love

    Hong Kong's Wong Kar-Wai talks about gay love, straight actors, and his moody new film Happy Together

  • Film

    June 18, 1997

    Gender Fu!

    Hong Kong's Wong Kar-Wai talks about gay love, straight actors, and his moody new film Happy Together

  • Calendar

    May 7, 1997

    Night+Day

    Hong Kong's Wong Kar-Wai talks about gay love, straight actors, and his moody new film Happy Together

  • Calendar

    October 16, 1996

    REAL ASTROLOGY For an Unreal World

    Hong Kong's Wong Kar-Wai talks about gay love, straight actors, and his moody new film Happy Together

  • Film

    April 26, 1995

    On Dislocation

    Rootlessness rules the 38th S.F. International Film Festival

  • News

    April 19, 1995

    Cops vs. Cops

    They look like cops. They carry guns like cops. They can even arrest you like cops. But San Francisco's patrol special officers are a different breed of police - one marked for extinction by the SFPD and powers that be.

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