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Some Hot Tamales

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The Making of Mole at La Palma Mexicatessen

Toro E. via YelpCooking up an authentic turkey mole is no easy task, especially when it comes to finding the two dozen elusive ingredients Mexico's national dish requires. Happily, everything you need is as close as La Palma Mexicatessen (2884 24th St., 647-1500, lapalmafoods.com), an invaluable res ... More >>

Kung Fu Tacos Serves Up Budget Fusion in the FiDi

The Mu Shu Veggies taco: Sweet and chewy. "East meets South...of the border," claims Kung Fu Tacos, a new lunchtime taco truck that couples Asian-inspired flavors with a Latin twist. Kung Fu Tacos offers a menu that features multiple variations, including a vegetarian option, all heaped in fre ... More >>

Hot Meal: Authentic Antojitos at Chilango in the Castro

J. BirdsallPozole, topped with a julienne of radish and finely shaved cabbage.​Chilango opened a week ago, in the old Azteca Taqueria on Church in the Castro. Where you could once score a gut-busting burrito of middling quality, chef Roberto Aguiar Cruz is putting together Mexican street-food ... More >>

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.

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.

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.

Indian Taco Truck Curry Up Now Debuts in the FiDi

John BirdsallThe S.F. truck parked at Bush and Sansome today.​Indian taco truck Curry Up Now took its maiden voyage into San Francisco today, slinging deconstructed samosas and kathi rolls in the Financial District. Blasting a soundtrack that included Bhangra and Wham!, the truck attracted a l ... More >>

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What to Have for Lunch: Paneer Burrito from Curry Up Now

John BirdsallPaneer burrito ($7.75).​Thursday, May 27, 2010 John Birdsall​Maybe you shouldn't lunch on anything this rich on a day you have to return to your office chair and stay reasonably conscious, or maybe Curry Up Now's paneer burrito is reward for having spent the morning in your ... More >>

S.F.'s Exray's Make a Strong Contender for Weedhead Album of the Year

​Listen to this while high: Exray's self-titled debut album. ​ Behind the buzz: These guys might well feel done out of their due-and-proper at last Friday night's Noise Pop gig at the Bottom of the Hill. Various sonic impedimenta marred what sounded to me like very promising material, so it see ... More >>

¡Viva San Francisco! with CUESA and La Cocina

Hecho en San Francisco​Where: CUESA Kitchen at the Ferry Building (in front near Gott's formerly Taylor's Refresher)When: Thurs., May 5, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Cost: $50 online The rundown: Cinco de Mayo is an easy holiday to handle -- it requires nothing more than hanging out with friends and indulgi ... More >>

Rancho Gordo Partners Up with Diana Kennedy to Import Rare Oaxacan Chiles

Workman BooksSteve Sando of Rancho Gordo.​Steve Sando, Rancho Gordo founder and author of Heirloom Beans, just returned from a two-week road trip around Mexico with legendary cookbook author Diana Kennedy and Gael Garcia Bernal's mother, a telenovela star. They were hunting for rare Oaxacan chiles ... More >>