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The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook: $20 Meals Feed Four

How do San Franciscans afford to eat out every other night? It's time for the sensible (and broke ass) to kick the $40 fried mac 'n cheese habit and eat at home for a change. Thank the food gods for Gabi Moskowitz, author of The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook. She gathered 116 recipes that cost no more t ... More >>

Protesters Trash the Mission District, One Arrested

(Update 11:45 a.m.): Across the Bay in Oakland, it appears that  the hundreds of protesters in downtown have forced some businesses to close shop for the day. As occupiers traversed the streets, many dressed in black, were seen banging on windows and generally making lots of noise. So far it se ... More >>

Bouncer Discovers a Crafty Illusion Behind Cervecería MateVeza

(Update 11:45 a.m.): Across the Bay in Oakland, it appears that  the hundreds of protesters in downtown have forced some businesses to close shop for the day. As occupiers traversed the streets, many dressed in black, were seen banging on windows and generally making lots of noise. So far it se ... More >>

Happy Easter: New iPhone App Will Help You Find the Latest and Gayest Events in Town

We all know how colorful San Francisco is -- especially on Easter, when the much-anticipated Hunky Jesus contest takes over Dolores Park. Joining in the LGBT community's celebration of everything Easter and all things gay is Wsup Now, a local company offering a new iPhone app that will help queer Je ... More >>

Local's Corner Readies, Teavana and Ghiradelli in the Mall, and Cerverceria de MateVeza this Weekend

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Those looking forward to Local's Corner opening can plan on stopping by for dinner service starting April 17. But before then, their origin restaurant, Local: Mission Eatery, will have an extra night of d ... More >>

Oh, Jesus!

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Those looking forward to Local's Corner opening can plan on stopping by for dinner service starting April 17. But before then, their origin restaurant, Local: Mission Eatery, will have an extra night of d ... More >>

Criolla Kitchen Is Gone, Cerveceria de MateVeza Nears, and Another Starbucks

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Criolla Kitchen's weekend shutter is permanent. Eater SF shares chef Randy Lewis attributes the closure to the vague reason of "an unfortunate thing occurred." We're sure there will be more details as the ... More >>

Is Giving a Shit the New Not Giving A Shit? Future Twin Explores Music as a Vehicle of Change

As a generalization, pop stars write generic songs about love, make absurd amounts of money, and then throw a miniscule portion of that money at issues they care about. (Or, possibly, that their PR handlers deem appropriate to care about.) For example, back in 2010, Lady Gaga partnered with Virgin M ... More >>

Bouncer Considers the High-Stakes Challenge at Last Call

As a generalization, pop stars write generic songs about love, make absurd amounts of money, and then throw a miniscule portion of that money at issues they care about. (Or, possibly, that their PR handlers deem appropriate to care about.) For example, back in 2010, Lady Gaga partnered with Virgin M ... More >>

Kasa Indian's Second Truck, and Cold Beer! Cold Water! Gets Some Wheels

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Kasa Indian's second truck will take to the city's streets starting tonight. Eater SF reports the truck will park on Second Street (at Townsend) from 5:30 to 8 p.m. And the best part? The first 50 people ... More >>

Contraband Coffee Takes Online Orders With TapViva App

​The future of food ordering is upon us. New phone apps offer customers the chance to pre-order so that food and drink will waiting when they arrive. Large-scale Mexican chain Chipotle has been offering online ordering to its customers since 2009, and just last year San Francisco's grilled cheese ... More >>

Making Use of Expired Milk : Lacto-Fermentation Classes

dragon_fang/Shutterstock​Mission community center 18 Reasons gives you a reason to keep that expired milk still sitting in your fridge. A three-part series called "Sour Milk: Lacto-Fermentation from Yogurt to Soda" starts today. Assistant professor at Berkley's Integrative Medicine College, Nish ... More >>

Jillionaire on the Rise of Tropical Bass, Playing Outside Lands, and His Favorite Ice Cream in S.F.

Having grown up on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, DJ/producer Jillionaire made a name for himself by showcasing his Caribbean roots with soca beats and dancehall mixes. He began his career 16 years ago on Trinidad's reggae soundsystem Radioactive Nuclear as a host and music selector. After capt ... More >>

The Blue Bottle Coffee Cart Finds a New Home in the Castro

neilconwayA Blue Bottle latte​The Blue Bottle Coffee Cart has had a long and rocky journey to its newfound location. Originally slated to be a part of the all but aborted Dolores Park food cart project, Blue Bottle's attempt at mobile coffee brought a hailstorm of criticism from local business ... More >>

Tacolicious's New Mission Location Opens -- Almost

Ed AndersonTacolicious taco platter. No such thing as too much of a good thing.​Tacolicious, a taco-and-tequila establishment in the Marina, is all set to open the doors of its new Mission District outpost -- if they can just get the lights rolling. "We're ready, sitting here putting out tab ... More >>

Pac Brew Lab is Moving, AQ Opens Tomorrow, and Dolores Park's Latest Food Cart Crush

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Our favorite nanobrewery is growing. LiveSOMA notes Pacific Brewing Laboratories brew nights, where they open the garage door and serve beer to pair with a rotating pop-up vendor, is about to end. Alas, t ... More >>

Chaac Mool Is Being Moved Out of Dolores Park Into the Street

Dolores Park Works/FlickrChaac Mool's trailer in Dolores Park.​ For such a little cart, Chaac Mool has been the target of a large scandal. More than a year ago, some Missionites began complaining about the SF Department of Recreation and Parks' decision to award food-vending licenses to Blue Bottl ... More >>

Tyler Florence Thinks Chicken, and a New Spot for the Blue Bottle and Créme Brûlée Carts

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Tyler Florence may take to the road to serve chicken, and only chicken. Grub Street reveals Florence shared, in an interview with Yumsugar, that the success of the Wayfare Tavern's fried chicken has inspi ... More >>

How the New Path in Dolores Park Will Benefit Disabled People and City Trucks

​​The width of the new path that will snake through Dolores Park after the renovation -- toward the top of the hill on the park's right and then bisecting the park's left-side to reach the playground -- doesn't have many fans. Uptown Almanac has called it a "giant concrete phallus of injustice," ... More >>

S.F.'s Girls Issue a Gorgeous Old-School Epic

​​The width of the new path that will snake through Dolores Park after the renovation -- toward the top of the hill on the park's right and then bisecting the park's left-side to reach the playground -- doesn't have many fans. Uptown Almanac has called it a "giant concrete phallus of injustice," ... More >>

September 2011 Openings & Closures: Hotel Restaurants Change with the Times

Ron StarrThe end of an era at the Ritz Carlton​With the closure of the Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton after 20 years and the W Hotel opening Trace, the City's restaurant scene saw the loss of a traditional, white-tablecloth dinner, and the ascendance of sustainable fare in a modern, sleek set ... More >>

What Karaoke Songs Should David Chiu Sing?

Laugh and the whole world laughs with you. But will they vote for you?​David Chiu's mayoral poll numbers continue to hover at "Who wants chili for breakfast?" levels, but you can't say the president of the board isn't trying to have fun. Whether it's tooling around Dolores Park with a Wookiee or l ... More >>

Taqueria Vallarta's Pigeon Problem, Teatro ZinZanni Won't Tell, and the Blue Bottle Cart

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Pesky pigeons manage to end up everywhere, and the rafters of a restaurant are no exception. SF Appeal reports Taqueria Vallarta (3033 24th St. at Balmy) closed on Sept. 8 until further notice because the ... More >>

Where in the World Is Anthony Bourdain? Swan Oyster Depot!

via FlickrAnthony Bourdain -- he's here.​Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain of No Reservations fame is visiting San Francisco, according to his Twitter feed. And where does a famous chef choose to eat his lunch? via yfrogSecret TV star seafood stew?​Bourdain just posted this photo on Twitt ... More >>

The Gap's Food Truck, Anthony Bourdain is here, and Nojo's Table

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. We don't usually think about food while buying clothes, but the recent Gap food truck looks to be bridging that, well, gap. Eater SF shares, via PopSugar, Pico de Gap is offering Mexican food from Brunch ... More >>

Cherena Martinee-Lugo Arrested in Connection with Dolores Park Stabbing

Crime scene​Police say they arrested 20-year-old Cherena Martinee-Lugo on suspicion assault with a deadly weapon during an attack on another female in Dolores Park Friday night. Police responded to a phone call about a group of 40 people drinking in the park. When they arrived, police saw a woman ... More >>

Hippies vs. Hipsters: Water Wars

Joseph SchellWar is hell. We're reminding ourselves of this, yes...​Finally, a way to convince hippies to wash. Finally, a ploy to convince hipsters to inadvertently shrink their too-tight pants to the breaking point. Finally, a chance for the beleaguered denizens of San Francisco to watch their d ... More >>

San Francisco's Top Five Ice Cream Shops

Albert Law​We are no longer seven years old. We need to get that out of the way early when discussing San Francisco's Top Five Ice Cream Shops. Here's what that means: We don't care about toppings, mix-ins, family-friendly furniture or specials on your birthday. We don't even care about waffl ... More >>

Kenneth Harding Rally Turns Violent, Police Arrest 35

Tension in the air ​Angry protesters tossed smoke bombs and disrupting Muni service yesterday evening shortly after police released information that suggested 19-year-old Kenneth Harding had indeed fired at cops before they shot and killed him.  Roughly 150 people gathered in Dolores Park at ... More >>

"2012 — The Musical!": S.F. Mime Troupe Big on Idealogy, Short on Entertainment

Tension in the air ​Angry protesters tossed smoke bombs and disrupting Muni service yesterday evening shortly after police released information that suggested 19-year-old Kenneth Harding had indeed fired at cops before they shot and killed him.  Roughly 150 people gathered in Dolores Park at ... More >>

Latte Art Competition to Determine S.F.'s Best

INeedCoffee/ CoffeeHero​Dolores Park Cafe's Latte Art Throwdown Where: Dolores Park Cafe, 501 Dolores (at 18th St.) When: Thu., July 7, 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Be it free flowing forms of espresso and foam, or detailed depictions of animals, scenery and faces, all latte drinkers ... More >>

Sonny Smith: Rock 'n' Roll Poet, with Qualms

INeedCoffee/ CoffeeHero​Dolores Park Cafe's Latte Art Throwdown Where: Dolores Park Cafe, 501 Dolores (at 18th St.) When: Thu., July 7, 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Be it free flowing forms of espresso and foam, or detailed depictions of animals, scenery and faces, all latte drinkers ... More >>

Fun with Neko

INeedCoffee/ CoffeeHero​Dolores Park Cafe's Latte Art Throwdown Where: Dolores Park Cafe, 501 Dolores (at 18th St.) When: Thu., July 7, 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Be it free flowing forms of espresso and foam, or detailed depictions of animals, scenery and faces, all latte drinkers ... More >>

In Print: Sonny Smith, Rock 'n' Roll Poet with Qualms, and More

​Sonny and the Sunsets: It's an immaculate summer day, and we are interrupting Sonny Smith. He's sitting under an umbrella at Dolores Park Cafe, eating a cup of yogurt he'd been carrying in his pocket, trying to answer a question about whether being signed to the respected indie label Fat Poss ... More >>

Out and Proud – and Omnipresent

​Sonny and the Sunsets: It's an immaculate summer day, and we are interrupting Sonny Smith. He's sitting under an umbrella at Dolores Park Cafe, eating a cup of yogurt he'd been carrying in his pocket, trying to answer a question about whether being signed to the respected indie label Fat Poss ... More >>

Local Brewing Co. Hopes to Kickstart a Nanobrewery

The gypsy brewers behind Local Brewing Co. are looking to launch a neighborhood watering hole. Regan Long and Sarah Fenson have posted a Kickstarter proposal to ask their fans to help raise at least $69,000 to create a three-barrel brewery and taproom complete with small bites. A celebration for th ... More >>

California Cougar Convention Coming to South San Francisco

​It is that time of year again. Virile young men, dissatisfied with the sight of twenty-something females in idiotic animal costumes sprawling on the slopes of Dolores Park, feel an ancient song stirring in the blood. They long for something different: Hotel bars thick with cloying perfume, the ra ... More >>

SF Popfest Fills the Long Weekend With Sweaters, Guitars, and Indiepop

SF Popfest continues all weekend long, celebrating all things indiepop, and by extension, twee, sweaterpunk, cutie, beardo, shambling, sadmuffin, or whatever else you want to call music involving people (boys and girls, please), guitars (fuzzy, jangly, angular, or poorly-played will do), doing-it-yo ... More >>

New York's Creep on the Darker Side of Music, Female Vocalists, and Dark Chocolate

Jeffrey KilmerSmoke and Mirrors​The New York duo Creep, consisting of house producer Lauren Flax and Lauren Dillard, are the newest sensation to come out of London-based label Young Turks Records. Making music reminiscent of the sounds of early Massive Attack or Portishead, Creep's gothic melo ... More >>

List: San Francisco Reacts to Bin Laden's Death

Jeffrey KilmerSmoke and Mirrors​The New York duo Creep, consisting of house producer Lauren Flax and Lauren Dillard, are the newest sensation to come out of London-based label Young Turks Records. Making music reminiscent of the sounds of early Massive Attack or Portishead, Creep's gothic melo ... More >>

A Cinco de Mayo Do-Over ― Stone-Cold Sober

dannebrog/Flickr​Seventh Annual San Francisco Cinco de Mayo Festival Where: Dolores Park When: Sat., May 7,10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Free The rundown: Yes, May 5 has passed, and no, Cinco de Mayo doesn't mark Mexican Independence Day (that's on Sep. 16). Cinco de Mayo festivities originated in ... More >>

Eagle Tavern Closed for Now, Bombay Bazar and Ice Cream Resurrected

The past 72 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. After 30 years, the historic Eagle Tavern has closed. The Examiner was first to report the solemn last day crowd was reflective and nostalgic. Since the announcement in early April about its impending end ... More >>

This Weekend: Toasty Melts Folds Up the Card Table

ThrillistWith this weekend's truck launch, Toasty Melts makes the leap from underground to onboard.​Back in 2009, SFoodie got pinged by a guy who was teaming up with his girlfriend to wade into the slightly anarchic card-table Mission new-school street-food scene. Their name: Toasty Melts. The ... More >>

Film Showtimes for the week of August 4-10, 2010

ThrillistWith this weekend's truck launch, Toasty Melts makes the leap from underground to onboard.​Back in 2009, SFoodie got pinged by a guy who was teaming up with his girlfriend to wade into the slightly anarchic card-table Mission new-school street-food scene. Their name: Toasty Melts. The ... More >>

Half right: New brewpubs attempt to reach bistro-level quality, with mixed results

ThrillistWith this weekend's truck launch, Toasty Melts makes the leap from underground to onboard.​Back in 2009, SFoodie got pinged by a guy who was teaming up with his girlfriend to wade into the slightly anarchic card-table Mission new-school street-food scene. Their name: Toasty Melts. The ... More >>

The old-fashioned food cart is now hip -- and on the run -- with the help of Twitter

ThrillistWith this weekend's truck launch, Toasty Melts makes the leap from underground to onboard.​Back in 2009, SFoodie got pinged by a guy who was teaming up with his girlfriend to wade into the slightly anarchic card-table Mission new-school street-food scene. Their name: Toasty Melts. The ... More >>

Our Cornucopia Runneth Over

There is plenty new at two of San Francisco's best takeout places

Pressing Issues

A search for the best Cuban sandwich also turns up great coffee and a bargain prix fixe dinner