John Campbell

Start a New Ancient Tradition: Fortune-Telling Irish Halloween Bread

The word "Halloween" owes its origins to the ancient Celtic harvest feast called Samhain, occurring on October 31st, the eve of the Celtic New Year. It was seen as a day when the departed souls were allowed to walk the Earth. Sounds pretty neat to me. What also sounds pretty neat is another Irish ... More >>

Meet the California Lawmakers Who Are Enabling the Marijuana War

Losing efforts sometimes score wins. Medical marijuana scored such a moral victory late Wednesday, when 163 members of Congress voted in favor of not allowing federal dollars to be spent on busting pot growers, distributors, and dispensaries in states with medical cannabis laws.The brainchild o ... More >>

Fune Ya Japanese's IRS Problems, Why Criolla Kitchen Closed, and La Barca Shutters

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Fune Ya Japanese Restaurant is in hot water in with the IRS -- marking the third Richmond District restaurant in recent months to head to court. SFGate reports cash receipts in boxes marked "seasoned octo ... More >>

Red Vic Replacement Plans, Bi-Rite Divisadero Delay, John Campbell's Gets Sued, and More

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Since the Red Vic closed in July, the only thing certain was the Alembic's plan to take over part of the the lobby space. Now Eater SF confirms, via Uppercasing, owners Betsy and Jack Rix's plans for the ... More >>

Tea Lover and Thai Idea Open, Stow Lake's New Café, and John Campbell's Bakery Back to One

The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Over the weekend we spotted Tea Lover (544 Clement at Seventh Ave.), a new boba spot in the Inner Richmond. We weren't surprised the place had a line Sunday afternoon -- the city loves bubble tea. It was ... More >>

The Best Holiday Treats of 2010

Jonathan KauffmanFruitcake from Schubert's Bakery.​Friday, December 24, 2010 We began this year's SFoodie Advent Calendar on Dec. 1, long before dog-eared rolls of Christmas wrap found their way out of closets, or we'd assembled 2010's official holiday party outfit (thanks, H&M!), or even bef ... More >>

SFoodie Advent Calendar, Day 17: Mission Pie's Pear Frangipane Tart

A.J. BatesPear frangipane tart, $3.50 per slice at Mission Pie.​The SFoodie Advent Calendar counts down the days before Christmas/Nondenominationalwinterholiday, one treat at a time. "Are you in the mood for a juicy pear pastry like the pear ginger pie or a more adult pear flavor like the pe ... More >>

SFoodie Advent Calendar, Day 16: Tartine's Soft Glazed Gingerbread

A.J. BatesTartine's springerle-mold gingerbread, $3.75: Pretty enough to mount on your wall.​The SFoodie Advent Calendar counts down the days before Christmas/Nondenominationalwinterholiday, one treat at a time. Sure, there's always a line at Tartine Bakery. Everybody knows that, San Francisc ... More >>

SFoodie Advent Calendar, Day 15: Sweet Tamales from La Espiga de Oro

John BirdsallCorn tamales from La Spiga de Oro, $14 per dozen.​The SFoodie Advent Calendar counts down the days before Christmas/Nondenominationalwinterholiday, one treat at a time. When I was a chef in Chicago I worked with a prep cook we called Juancito, a sweet guy from Michoacan who'd sli ... More >>

SFoodie Advent Calendar, Day 13: Cookies and More Cookies!

Jonathan KauffmanDestination Bakery's gingerbread girl.​ The SFoodie Advent Calendar counts down the days before Christmas/Nondenominationalwinterholiday, one treat at a time.​SFoodie has learned over the past three weeks that sugar cookies decorated to OCD standards aren't as common in this cit ... More >>

SFoodie Advent Calendar, Day 12: Wassail from Drinkwell Soda

Drinkwell's Wassail​The SFoodie Advent Calendar counts down the days before Christmas /Nondenominationalwinterholiday, one treat at a time.Here's a bit of etymology we bet you don't know: The infamous "wazzzaaaaaaah" in this Budweiser commercial isn't, in fact, a corruption of "what's up" but "was ... More >>

SFoodie Advent Calendar, Day 11: Edible Holiday Box from Charles Chocolates

Charles Chocolates​The SFoodie Advent Calendar counts down the days before Christmas/Nondenominationalwinterholiday, one treat at a time. "This might be a little bit big to fit in one of the little squares of your advent calendar," jokes Charles Chocolates owner Chuck Siegel of his winter col ... More >>

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Recent Openers

The newest dining and drinking spots around town

Recent Openers

The newest dining and drinking spots around town

Recent Openers

The newest dining and drinking spots around town

Recent Openers

The newest dining and drinking spots around town

Belfast Bap from John Campbell's in Potrero

Chris MacArthur/SF WeeklyBelfast bap with egg, Irish bacon, cheddar, and black sausages ($6).​Monday, July 12, 2010 When the Potrero branch of John Campbell's Irish Bakery opened last week, it brought along the Belfast bap, premade, wrapped in paper, and loaded into the pastry case (ask to ha ... More >>

John Campbell's Unveils Retail Bakery in Potrero

John Birdsall​Who says nothing's open on holidays? Last Sunday ― the Fourth of July ― the Potrero outpost of John Campbell's Irish Bakery opened its retail space in the former site of Pinkie's Bakery/Bento 415/4505 Meats. Campbell's had already been using the space for production baking. T ... More >>

S.F. Rising: Raisin Soda Bread from John Campbell's

Jonathan KauffmanHad I known soda bread could be this good...​A weekly survey of bread in San Francisco ― the baked and the fried, the artisan and the novelty.Raisin Soda Bread Source: John Campbell's Irish Bakery, 5625 Geary (at 21st Ave.) 387-1536. Price: $5.75 Toast-appropriateness: 7/1 ... More >>

Congee With Pork and Preserved Egg at Hing Lung

T. PalmerCongee goes with doughnuts like white on rice.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Salumi Platter at Barbacco and Perbacco

Guinnessgrrl/Flickr​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Rabbit Pot Pie from Mission Beach Café

Penelope's Loom/FlickrSave room for additional pastry -- the sweet kind.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

House-Cured Anchovies at Zuni Cafe

aloveletteraway/FlickrNo need to drown these in pizza sauce and melted mozzarella.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

New Orleans Iced Coffee from Blue Bottle

dennisandluba/FlickrClean, rich iced coffee from the land of dirty rice.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Timballo di Maccheroni from Quince

Steph L./YelpThe timbalo di maccheroni: Like a walled castle made of deliciousness.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Pinkie's and Bento 415 Announce New Space in SOMA; 4505 Meats Finds Temporary Kitchen

Ben N./YelpThe site currently housing Ideal Cafe (pictured) will allow Bento 415 actual restaurant space.​Looks like the landlord ripple that threatened to leave Pinkie's Bakery, Bento 415, and 4505 Meats out on the sidewalk is resolved. (As we originally reported, John Campbell's Irish Bakery ... More >>

Tokyo Ramen from Suzu Noodle House

Marti L./YelpPurists, avert your eyes.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Potato Vareniki from Katia's

Charlene/Yelp​ As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Fresh Eats for the week of April 14-20, 2010

Cholle Bhature from Vik's Chaat Corner

Vik's bhature is bigger than a bread basket.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here after the jump.

15 Romolo's Rising Sun Cocktail

Cocktails may all look the same, but oh! the difference in taste.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. Number 28: The Rising Sun from 15 RomoloScott Baird and Aaron Smith's rejiggered 15 Romolo has ... More >>

John Campbell's Taking Over Potrero Space from Bento 415/Pinkie's/4505 Meats

Claudine C./YelpPinkie's, Bento 415, and 4505 Meats are out at the end of April.​Eater was tipped yesterday to the forced exit later this month of Pinkie's Bakery and Bento 415 ― also co-tenant 4505 Meats, who uses the space for production ― from shared kitchen and retail space in Potrero ... More >>

Fresh Eats for the week of April 7-13, 2010

'Pulled' Lamb Sandwich from Wexler's

John BirdsallIts pulled-pork sibling pales by comparison.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Jam Thumbprints from Piccino Coffee Bar

John BirdsallThe jam changes with the seasons. Right now, it's orange marmalade.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Fresh Eats for the week of March 30-April 6, 2010

Little Fried Fish from Nopa

porkbelly24/FlickrWe've never known them to sog, even under assault from lemon.​ As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Carnitas Burrito from La Taqueria

J. BirdsallAvocado is essential.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

New Restaurants

Cheung Hing's Roast Duck

The juices alone are worth $20.​ As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Burmese Chicken Noodle Soup from Yamo

M. LaddBlock out the ambient hubbub and take your time.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

John Campbell's Irish Bakery Opens in Pac Heights

John Campbell'sThe original location.​Just in time for St. Patrick's Day: John Campell's Irish Bakery, the three-year-old Geary Street bakery whose scones SFoodie believes are some of the best things in town to eat, opened a second location in Pacific Heights yesterday. Located on the corner of Fi ... More >>

Octopus Tostada from Mariscos La Costa

gwen/FlickrAll the tostadas are pretty much a delight, though we're particularly fond of the pulpo.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Thai Barbecue Chicken from Manivanh

noreylee/FlickrThe flesh is ridiculously soft.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

SFoodie's 92: Pizzetta 211 and the Garden-Fresh Pie

jen maiser/FlickrYou never know exactly what you'll find.​As a daily windup to the Weekly's Best of S.F. 2010 on May 19, we've teased out 92 of our favorite local dishes that taste like here. All the tasty details after the jump.

Doggy Bag: The Sugar Junkie's Guide to S.F.

Flem J./YelpCustard tart from Golden Gate Bakery​Our favorite morsel from the blogs. City sweets: Kristin Smith sugar-binges hard for The Bold Italic as she undertakes a two-day insulin freak-out at eight of the city's neighborhood bakeries: Chinese-American (AA, Eastern, Alex), Italian-Ameri ... More >>

Deck Heads

The card game Yu-Gi-Oh! becomes a wild and crazy movie

Sci-fidelity

At Worldcon, everyone -- from famous author to humble fan to mothlike alien -- is equal

Up a Tree. Still?

Environmentalists have all but won their fight to save the Headwaters Forest. Somehow, that's not enough to bring Julia Hill down from her treetop perch.