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Belgium

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2013

    Why American Craft Beer is Better Than Ever: A Brewer's Manifesto

    When someone says "I don't like beer" my reaction is almost always the same: "Challenge accepted!" It's not that the so-called beer-hater doesn't like beer -- it's that they don't like any of the beers they've had up until now. Chances are, it's been a pretty narrow selection of what's out there. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2012

    Man Found Gagged and Bound in Bayview Dies

    A man died last night after police found him and an unidentified woman lying in the middle of the street, bound and gagged. According to Officer Albie Esparza, at about 8:30 p.m., police were called to the 900 block of Brussels where the two victims were discovered unconscious.

  • Dining

    November 14, 2012

    B.street Waffles: Hearty Hand-Held Waffles an S.F. Hit

    A man died last night after police found him and an unidentified woman lying in the middle of the street, bound and gagged. According to Officer Albie Esparza, at about 8:30 p.m., police were called to the 900 block of Brussels where the two victims were discovered unconscious.

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2012

    Beer of the Week: High Water Rio d'Oro

    The Belgian people must be living right. International opinion on the country reads something like this: "excellent waffles, chocolate, frites, and beer." For a tiny country nestled between regions known for their culinary prowess, that's a pretty enviable legacy. Belgium's gastronomic successes hav ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2012

    Reading the Waffle Iron at b.street

    Sometimes, it can feel like "street food" is synonymous with "what people are eating in Hanoi." That's not always the case. Gerald Luna's b.street waffles make use of a Belgian waffle recipe from the city of Liège -- a yeasted dough not unlike brioche -- to replicate what vendors once cooked up i ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 10, 2012

    Animal Matter: Get Close to ROA and Chinese Calligraphy

    Sometimes, it can feel like "street food" is synonymous with "what people are eating in Hanoi." That's not always the case. Gerald Luna's b.street waffles make use of a Belgian waffle recipe from the city of Liège -- a yeasted dough not unlike brioche -- to replicate what vendors once cooked up i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2012

    Cookie Butter: Trader Joe's Hatches Evil Plot to Cause Addiction

    Never has the Cook E. Monster experienced such a loss of self-control as when confronted with a fresh jar of Trader Joe's Cookie Butter. The only responsible thing to do is to pass the information. This is in hopes that we will not be the only lonely addict who instinctively knows that this spread, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2012

    Beer of the Week: Alesmith Nut Brown

    San Diego's Alesmith Brewing is something of an enigma. In the 90's, the operation perfected a dozen or so brews across a wide range of styles, winning medals and the hearts of countless beer lovers in the process. While the brewery continues to churn out those impeccably crafted beers, it often see ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2012

    Beer of the Week: New Belgium/Alpine Super India Pale Ale

    Over the last decade, a sharp divide has emerged between regional IPA brewing practices. The result has been a gangsta rap-style feud pitting California against the Eastern seaboard. Generally speaking, we can envision West Coast IPAs as the embodiment of Tupac Shakur. These lean, mean, torso-bearin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2012

    3 Places to Get Your Waffle On

    We might be a culture based on convenience, but if there's one area of take-out that Europeans roundly beat us in, it's the waffle. Over there they call it a gaufre, and across Europe, especially in Belgium and some parts of France, you can find stands that package waffles exclusively to go. We didn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    Nancy Whang and Pat Mahoney of LCD Soundsystem on Their Favorite Record Stores Around the World

    A deep collective sigh could be heard from the world's indie music fans last year when LCD Soundsystem announced its breakup. The decision left many wondering where members like James Murphy, Nancy Whang, and Pat Mahoney were going to take their careers next. While some joined bands such as !!!, oth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    The Trappist Brings Belgian Holidays to Oakland

    ​Did you know that in Belgium, people leave mugs of rich holiday ale for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve? Actually, we made that up. But it surely sounds plausible. Enjoying "Kerstbier" seems to be an annual national pastime, culminating in a world-renowned festival that boasts upwards of 150 w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    This Friday: Liège Waffles, Made to Order

    ​What: Liège Waffle Party! Where: Duboce Park Cafe When: Fri., December 16, 2-6 p.m. Cost: $5.50 The rundown: Liège waffles, named after the place of origination, a town in Eastern Belgium, are a richer, denser, and sweeter than the average waffle. Invented by the chef of an 18th centur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Fat Cures: Ditch the Anti-Depressants and Pick Up a Pint of Ice Cream

    This is the equivalent of two tabs of E.​Belgian researchers have demonstrated once and for all that fat makes you feel better, according to USA Today. The researchers have showed that the pleasure of eating fatty foods is inconsequential -- it's just the fat that matters -- by piping either a sal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    Enjoy Belgian Waffles Two Ways at Bloem 'n Sugar

    Luis ChongBloem's Very Berry Belgian waffle ​The WaffleMania truck popularized the dense and chewy Liege waffles, which are great. But sometimes SFoodie craves the other Belgian waffles, the light and crispy rectangles from Brussels -- they've got deep pockets that no Eggo can match. So we wer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    Classy Des Jardins and Butter-Bomb Desserts: This Week in Food Bloggery

    Jeffrey-Anthony/SF Weekly Flickr pool​ Highlights from the blog this week: 1. Peter Jamison talked to Iso Rabins about the Health Department's shut-down of the Underground Market, which may be permanent. But the market attracted New York Times coverage! And thousands of people! Uh... 2. Carina O ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 24, 2010

    Side-Stepping My Religion

    Jeffrey-Anthony/SF Weekly Flickr pool​ Highlights from the blog this week: 1. Peter Jamison talked to Iso Rabins about the Health Department's shut-down of the Underground Market, which may be permanent. But the market attracted New York Times coverage! And thousands of people! Uh... 2. Carina O ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    Tour de Fat: Beer-Soaked Bikefest Rolls Saturday

    Brian Yaeger"Remember, this is a bicycle festival with beer, not the other way around." Sure.​What do a 6-foot-tall carrot, Sasquatch, and a gang of nuns on bicycles have in common? Tour de Fat, New Belgium Brewing's annual lovefest for all things bicycle (and yeah, some beer). The Tour pedals ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    Ninja Tune Announces Free 20th Anniversary Show with Amon Tobin, Kid Koala, Eskmo, and More

    This is a picture of a ninja. The label is called Ninja Tune. That was all the connection we needed.​We don't really remember it all that well, but our twentieth birthday party probably involved a case of Tecate, a few Modest Mouse records, and our roommate's six-foot bong. Whatever the details, w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    Jug Shop Lines Up Two Sweet Little Sour Beer Tastings

    Brett L./FlickrThe sour beer sessions run Aug. 20 and 27.​Unless you've been living in a lagering cave in the Czech Republic (or the Midwest), or just traveled here from the turn of this century, sour beers are all the rage. Just ask the Paper of Record. In case you couldn't make Stone Brewery ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2009

    The Mac 'n' Cheese Thaw: Your SFoodie Lunch Planner

    SanFranAnnie/FlickrDig in (burger optional).​Tuesday, December 8, 2009 In weather like this, you need to eat like a Bavarian plowboy. Pick your way gingerly around patches of black ice to get to Monk's Kettle, perch at the bar, and order the elbow macaroni with cheddar-ale sauce and toasted b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2009

    Tomorrow's Monk's Kettle Prix Fixe Should Be Nice and Beery. Plus You Can Book a Table

    fONfEK/FlickrOne of these babies has your name on it.​Ever tried waiting nearly two hours on a Friday night for some delectable gastropub fare? Tomorrow's six-course beer dinner might be the only way you'll ever be able to get a reservation at Monk's Kettle (3141 16th St. at Albion). And belie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    Track(s) of the Day: New Dodos

    As Pitchfork announced this morning, local boys Dodos are heading off any leaks from their upcoming album Time to Die by streaming the songs early themselves. The record is set to be released digitally on July 28 (if you wanna wait for the physical copy, that's out September 15), but you can hear th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2009

    Eldorado

    As Pitchfork announced this morning, local boys Dodos are heading off any leaks from their upcoming album Time to Die by streaming the songs early themselves. The record is set to be released digitally on July 28 (if you wanna wait for the physical copy, that's out September 15), but you can hear th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2009

    Weird-Ass Beer of the Week: Hanssens Oudbeitje 2000

    The freshness of the strawberry aroma is surprising given the beer's eight years in bottle.

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    Food, Glorious Food: One Man's Fancy Food Show Experience

    The Fancy Food Show returned to Moscone Center last week, and as usual the task of shuffling from one free sample to another was more challenging than might be expected. The Center, as you probably know, covers several acres of sprawling subterranean SOMA real estate, and last Sunday, Monday and Tue ... More >>

  • News

    November 5, 2008

    Train Wreck

    Major public transit agencies around the country — including San Francisco's — may pay billions for risky deals with bankers.

  • Music

    October 29, 2008

    2Many Raves

    Major public transit agencies around the country — including San Francisco's — may pay billions for risky deals with bankers.

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2008

    With a Bullitt

    Major public transit agencies around the country — including San Francisco's — may pay billions for risky deals with bankers.

  • Dining

    July 30, 2008

    High Time in Low Country

    Belgian food and an epic beer list work in tandem.

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2008

    DRAFT Magazine's Top Ten Beers For Tax Season

    Belgian food and an epic beer list work in tandem.

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2008

    Dead Meadow Announce Tour Dates and New Album

    Belgian food and an epic beer list work in tandem.

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2007

    Meredith Brody Mint 3 Musketeers Still As Gross as Regular 3 Musketeers

    Belgian food and an epic beer list work in tandem.

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2007

    CD Review: Zap Mama - Supermoon

    Belgian food and an epic beer list work in tandem.

  • Calendar

    August 15, 2007

    Blank Film

    Belgian food and an epic beer list work in tandem.

  • Film

    August 8, 2007

    Repertory Film Listings

    Belgian food and an epic beer list work in tandem.

  • Calendar

    July 18, 2007

    Bike Rodeo Clowns

    Belgian food and an epic beer list work in tandem.

  • Film

    April 5, 2006

    Belgian Waffling

    A street hustler sells his child, then fights to undo his mistake

  • Film

    July 27, 2005

    Reps Etc.

    A street hustler sells his child, then fights to undo his mistake

  • Film

    March 10, 2004

    Reps Etc.

    A street hustler sells his child, then fights to undo his mistake

  • Music

    October 23, 2002

    Tipsy

    Remix Party! (Asphodel)

  • Dining

    June 20, 2001

    Frjtz

    Remembrance of Fries Past

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 23, 2001

    Best French Fries

    Pier 23

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 23, 2001

    Three Best Launching Pads

    Pier 23

  • Music

    December 13, 2000

    Pop Philosophy

    New Disorder Records; Mark Kozelek; Doublelife

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Childhood Nostalgia-Themed Gift Shop

    Kar'ikter

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 17, 2000

    Best Place to Find a Latvian Liqueur

    Cannery Wine Cellars

  • Film

    September 1, 1999

    Reel World

    Black to the Promised Land, Short of Breath, The Last Waltz

  • News

    April 22, 1998

    Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll. Korea.

    The 41st San Francisco International Film Festival

  • Music

    April 9, 1997

    Lose and Draw

    The 41st San Francisco International Film Festival

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