Eating Out

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Bar Tartine Sandwich Shop: Worth Some Time in Line

Top 10 Best Places for Fried Chicken in San Francisco

These days it seems that chefs must constantly compete to remain relevant in modern culinary culture. Especially in San Francisco, where food trends roll in and out with the fog. But no matter the direction the most recent current shifts or what the latest fuss is about, there will always be a place ... More >>

Shanghai Tries to Break a Restaurant Curse

Shanghai opened on August 22 on Market and Dolores, and although the large space is in what many might consider to be a prime location, others have deemed it something of a cursed location. The building has been home to three restaurants in the past two years: Scenester Cal-Ital spot Mecca (2006-20 ... More >>

Extreme Brunching: Deep-Fried "Croque Yes Ma'am" at Southpaw

For many of us, going to brunch is not about enjoying a healthy meal. We don't roll out of bed at the crack of noon in search of an invigorating bowl of grains and cup of ice water -- we want to fill our bellies with enough food to either counteract the drinking we did the night before or give us a ... More >>

5 Ways to Try Alligator in San Francisco

Alligator dishes are popping up around San Francisco like crawfish in a running creek. Justin Simoneaux, executive chef of Boxing Room and from the small Cajun country town of Raceland, La., speculates why Bay Area eaters might be attracted to the reptile. "All these crazy Cajun alligator hunting sh ... More >>

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Gilberth's Rotisserie and Grill: Good Food Served Poorly

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Hong Kong Lounge II: Find Dim Sum's Quieter Side

Chef Justin Deering Headed to 15 Romolo

When we last saw chef Justin Deering, he was chef de cuisine at Café des Amis in the Marina, but now the chef is making a move over North Beach staple 15 Romolo starting tonight. No specific details yet on how the food will change, but the bar kitchen will soon be moving to a new harvest menu, and ... More >>

Tosca Update, The Corner Store and Bread of Life Open, Ron Siegel Heads to Michael Mina

The latest gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. There's more to the Tosca story, according to Inside Scoop. While Tosca has officially received its eviction notice, landlord Roger Forbes, makes a point to say he wants to keep it Tosca Cafe -- under the same owne ... More >>

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Tosca Cafe's Rent, Victoria Pastry Co. Reopens, and Small Foods, Shabuway, and Y&Y

The latest gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. What would the city be without Tosca Cafe? Inside Scoop reports the famous S.F. institution's rent has been increased by its strip-club-owning landlord, and that they can't afford the new rate. It looks as though t ... More >>

Rich Table's Sardine Chips: Bet You Can't Eat Just One

Rich Table might want to patent the idea of infusing healthy Omega 3 fatty acids into one of America's favorite junk food indulgences. Sardine chips ($7) make for a good starter snack for dinner or a smart counterbalance to a drink at the restaurant's bar. Two slits are made in round slices of pot ... More >>

SOMA StrEat Food Park: The Ultimate Restaurant Mash-Up

Is SOMA StrEat Food Park a New Type of Restaurant?

In this week's full review, I wonder if SOMA StrEat Food Park and other permanent homes for food trucks and pop-ups like SF FoodLab and The Guest Chef could become a new model of eatery -- a place with many of the amenities we've come to expect from dining out, but with an ever-changing lineup of c ... More >>

Where to Celebrate Julia Child's 100th Birthday in the Bay Area

We have a birthday to celebrate this week! And not just any birthday -- the centennial anniversary of one of the most influential American chefs and authors ever to have graced us with her six-foot, two-inch frame. We are referring, of course, to the one and only Julia Child. Tomorrow (Aug. 15) mar ... More >>

Plaj: New Nordic Makes Itself at Home in California

Pancakes Are for Dinner at State Bird Provisions

Since it opened last December, State Bird Provisions has gotten a lot of acclaim and attention for dishes like the signature fried quail (the California state bird, hence the name) and for serving many dishes dim sum-style, with passed trays and carts. When it opened, an early favorite was the sourd ... More >>

Upcider and Mortimer Have Drinks Covered; Creme Brulee Shop Readies

The latest gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Fans of cider, there's a new place to grab a pint of fruity goodness. Tablehopper shares the news that Upcider, a bar centered on providing ciders from around the world, is open on Polk street. The food menu has sm ... More >>

The Best Temporary Restaurant Events in the Next 2 Weeks

We love pop-ups and temporary chef nights, but we hate keeping track of them. Every few weeks we'll bring you a list of the best upcoming events -- all you have to do is mark your calendar. Truck Stop Cafe Where: Truck, 1900 Folsom (at 15th), 252-0306. When: Wed., Aug. 8, 6-10 p.m. Cost: Menu items ... More >>

Drink of the Week: Bourbon & Berry at B Restaurant & Bar

Tucked away on a terrace on the 2nd level at Yerba Buena Gardens is one of San Francisco's best kept outdoor drinking and dining secrets, B Restaurant & Bar. Well, ok, maybe not entirely secret since its $1 oysters and drink specials during happy hour bring in the crowds of young professionals ventu ... More >>

Like Burritt Tavern's Facebook Post Tomorrow and Get a Free Burger

Instead of merely announcing its new burger menu, Burritt Room Tavern is giving away free burgers to the first 50 people who 'like' the restaurant's Facebook post about it tomorrow at 10 a.m. So if you've got some time to kill at your computer in the morning, hey, free burger. You can find the re ... More >>

Gajalee: Indian Cuisine from a Different Coast

SF Chefs: Picks and Advice for Navigating This Week's Sprawl of Events

SF Chefs, the annual food/wine/spirits festival presented by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, will be held in various San Francisco locations from July 30 to August 5. We've filled our tummies and worn out our shoes at this well-produced celebration since its inception in 2009. It was huge th ... More >>

Bobby Flay, if You Must Subject Us to 3 Days to Open, at Least Have the Decency to Scream and Rage

Each week, we take a quick, cautious look at what's going on with food TV. This week, 3 Days to Open, a one-hour show about empires crumbling to dust, Fridays at 10 p.m. on the Food Network. In the past few years the Food Network's programming moved from the time-honored strategy of having people c ... More >>

Sandwich Innovation: S.F. Chefs Create Single-Plate Artistry

Mamacita's 'La Hora Feliz' Has Cheap Margaritas, Duck Confit Tacos

Happy hour at Mamacita runs Monday through Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Friday until 6 p.m. and features taco and drink specials that don't break the bank without the annoyance of an after-work meat market prowl -- even though it's in the Marina. Tacos are typically served three to an order for ... More >>

Presenting the Seoul Patch Sports Bar and Grill

The Seoul Patch Sports Bar and Grill at Dear MomWhere: Dear Mom, at 16th and HarrisonWhen: Friday, July 20, 4 p.m to last call (around 1:30 a.m.)Cost: No cover, $10-$13 entrees, and $2-$4 appetizersThe Rundown: We knew Seoul Patch can do some killer Korean fusion. Turns out Chef Eric Ehler knows a l ... More >>

Dixie: Southern Meets Californian Down Home on the Presidio

Machka Brings a Taste of Turkey to San Francisco

Machka opened July 16 and has helped to fill a void for comfortable-yet-refined Turkish food in the city, a cuisine and ambience only really captured and served by Tuba restaurant in the Mission. Jocelyn Bulow, proprietor of restaurants including Chez Maman and Chez Papa Bistrot, serves as a consul ... More >>

Pat's Cafe: A Cozy Familiarity That Still Mirrors San Francisco's Funk

Pat's Cafe, a nine-year-old American restaurant tucked away on Taylor street by Columbus Avenue in North Beach, has found a perfect balance to give locals and tourists alike a true taste of our city. It's a lot to take in, but once inside, it's difficult to leave. Pat's Cafe may be a bit of an eyes ... More >>

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West of Pecos: Southwestern Food Is Deliciously Back

Celebrate Bastille Day -- Dine on French Food

Le quatorze juillet is almost here! This Saturday celebrate the country that introduced us to Escargot, taught us how to kiss, and you know, helped our budding country fight for freedom from England. • The Commonwealth Club will host Bay Gourmet on July 13, where authors adept in French culture ... More >>

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Troya: Traditional Mediterranean Gets Tarted Up

The Four Dearly Departed Classic SF Eateries We Miss Most

Many restaurants come and go in San Francisco, while some stay for hundreds of years. Since there's no shortage of good food around these parts, it is the personalities of the defunct places that can stir up the most nostalgia. We don't ever remember a Doggie Diner (1949-1986) wiener as being the be ... More >>

Quan Ju Fu's Salt and Pepper Fried Duck Remixes a Classic Seafood Preparation

Quan Ju Fu opened its second San Francisco location earlier this month in the former Yet Wah space in the Richmond District, and the memories of the old restaurant linger. You might even be served on a Yet Wah plate. But this is definitely a new restaurant, with fresh offerings from two large menus ... More >>

Bar Gain: Small Kitchens Produce Deluxe Bar Food

Zen Yai Thai: Off-Menu Boat Noodles Are Bloody Good

Twenty Five Lusk Offers Monthly Beer and Food Flights

Craft beer has come a long way in Bay Area restaurants. Thanks to local chefs such as The Monk's Kettle's Adam Dulye and The Homebrew Chef, the phrase "beer dinner" no longer raises eyebrows. Neighborhoods are increasingly serviced by brew-centric bars, bottle shops, and restaurants with a knowledge ... More >>

The Front Porch Brunch: Prop Up Your Feet and Dig In

There's no actual porch at The Front Porch, the Southern-inspired eatery in Bernal Heights known for its deep-fried... lots of things. Instead, you are greeted on the sidewalk to an outdoor dining setup unlike one we've ever seen: a line of benches facing a trellis, which covers a handful of small t ... More >>

Star Chefs April Bloomfield and Marcus Samuelsson Headline Omnivore Books Dinners

Omnivore Books on Food is San Francisco's one-stop shop for culinary literature and celebrity chef readings/sightings, and next month owner Celia Sack is kicking it up a notch with two collaborative dinner events featuring acclaimed New York chefs Marcus Samuelsson and April Bloomfield at Oakland's ... More >>

Summer Guide: Road Trip: Destination Nevada City

Summer Guide: Bars on the Bay to Watch the America's Cup

Radio Africa and Kitchen: Now Serving Excellent Lunch

AQ Restaurant Celebrates Summer With New Menu and Décor

AQ Restaurant, which changes its menu and some of its interior design elements each season, debuted its new summer look and menu last night (June 19). The bar's bright spring fabrics have been swapped for a distinctly beachy feel, with a new corklike bartop that sports glass portals that display sa ... More >>

14 Days Left: Where To Find The Last, Craziest Bites of Foie Gras Before The Ban

Like sands through the hourglass, the foies of our lives are slipping away. There are just fourteen days of foie for all left before the statewide ban on production and sale of the controversial liver takes place, and chefs are losing their minds coming up with the most ridiculous -- and ridiculousl ... More >>