Hamburger Helper

Bouncer Gets Charmed (!) by Melt!

Bouncer Finds the Imperfections Charming at Melt!

​From this week's Bouncer column: My favorite line from Vacation is uttered by Cousin Eddie: "I don't know why they call this stuff Hamburger Helper. It does just fine by itself." I feel the same way about Melt! in North Beach -- it's a fondue restaurant, but it works much better as a bar. Ju ... More >>

Learn How to Just Stay Home

Gil Riego Jr./SFoodie​Menu Planning for the Time-Strapped Where: 18 Reasons, 593 Guerrero (at 18th St.) When: Tue., Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $35 The rundown: Have you started to notice the occasional Hot Pocket creeping into your lunchtime regimen? Are brownies from the box not seeming like ... More >>

Change Your Romance Regime

A monthly guide: 12 new ways to meet "The One" in the new year

The Man Who Came to Dinner

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Mouse on Mars

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