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North-American Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2013

    Soul Food Junkies Explores The Dangers of a Loving Cuisine

    Filmmaker Byron Hurt was last seen on PBS' Independent Lens Series in 2007 with his documentary Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, an unflinching look at masculinity, misogyny, and homophobia in the rap world. Hurt now returns to public television with Soul Food Junkies, in which he tackles the broad ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 2, 2013

    La Palma: Now Featuring Heirloom Corn Tortillas

    Filmmaker Byron Hurt was last seen on PBS' Independent Lens Series in 2007 with his documentary Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, an unflinching look at masculinity, misogyny, and homophobia in the rap world. Hurt now returns to public television with Soul Food Junkies, in which he tackles the broad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2012

    Comprehensive Guide to the Best Poutine in San Francisco

    As fall settles in on San Francisco, it brings changes at the farmers' market, restaurant menus, and the type of weather-related bitching done by city residents. With each successive fall, one food item seems to be rearing its greasy head on more and more menus: poutine. Every year, this Quebecois p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2012

    Burrito Eater Will Soon Crown The Next Best Slab in San Francisco

    Burrito Eater, a site billed as "San Francisco's top resource for taquerias and mustaches," hosts a biannual life threatening exercise called Slab Scrum to determine the city's best burrito. (If they did it every year, the site owner's life expectancy would probably be sadly short.) This is always ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 3, 2012

    Belly Laughs

    Burrito Eater, a site billed as "San Francisco's top resource for taquerias and mustaches," hosts a biannual life threatening exercise called Slab Scrum to determine the city's best burrito. (If they did it every year, the site owner's life expectancy would probably be sadly short.) This is always ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2012

    Class Alert! Master Mexican Food With Cindy Pawlcyn and More

    Dieciseis: Mole & Chile En Nogada Where: La Cocina, 2948 Folsom (at 25th), 824-2729 When: Wed., Sept. 12, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $65 (purchase in advance via Eventbrite) The rundown: Chef Isabel Caudillo (El Buen Comer) and salt specialist Adriana Lahl (Sal De Vida) lead a hands-on class designed to he ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 11, 2012

    West of Pecos: Southwestern Food Is Deliciously Back

    Dieciseis: Mole & Chile En Nogada Where: La Cocina, 2948 Folsom (at 25th), 824-2729 When: Wed., Sept. 12, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $65 (purchase in advance via Eventbrite) The rundown: Chef Isabel Caudillo (El Buen Comer) and salt specialist Adriana Lahl (Sal De Vida) lead a hands-on class designed to he ... More >>

  • News

    June 6, 2012

    Love the Beans, Hate the Beaner: On Neo-Nazis and Burritos

    Dieciseis: Mole & Chile En Nogada Where: La Cocina, 2948 Folsom (at 25th), 824-2729 When: Wed., Sept. 12, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $65 (purchase in advance via Eventbrite) The rundown: Chef Isabel Caudillo (El Buen Comer) and salt specialist Adriana Lahl (Sal De Vida) lead a hands-on class designed to he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2012

    Gustavo Arellano on San Francisco Tamales, Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs, Taco Bell, Part 2

    According to this week's cover story, written by Gustavo Arellano, San Francisco played a surprising and key role in the spread of Mexican food across America. The story is an excerpt from Arellano's new book, Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, which comes out this week. Arellano's book c ... More >>

  • News

    April 11, 2012

    When We Were Red Hot: S.F.'s Tamale Industry Once Ruled America

    According to this week's cover story, written by Gustavo Arellano, San Francisco played a surprising and key role in the spread of Mexican food across America. The story is an excerpt from Arellano's new book, Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, which comes out this week. Arellano's book c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2012

    Gustavo Arellano Talks San Francisco Tamales and Burritos, Part 1

    San Francisco has gotten used to thinking of itself as a remote outpost in the Mexican diaspora, since our lively but embattled Mexican American community is dwarfed by much larger ones in Los Angeles and the Southwest. But according to this week's cover story, written by Gustavo Arellano, San Franc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    Papito's Pollo Empanizado Quesadilla Brings New Promise To A College Staple

    ​The quesadilla has become a staple of late night drunken consumption. Frat boys the nation over have staved off the gnarliest of hangovers with hunks of cheese, possibly smothered in Sirracha, sandwiched between two crisply grilled circles of tortilla. It's a simple, filling staple of Tex-Mex c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2012

    Hops & Hominy: Florida Chefs Bring the South to Union Square

    Erin Browner​For all those daring enough to dash down the dimly lit Tillman Place alley, a buttermilk- battered chicken awaits you.In the past two years, Southern cooking has exploded in S.F., bringing us The Boxing Room and Criolla Kitchen. But four restaurateurs from northern Florida believe ou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    The Richest Spots for Fat Tuesday, No Mask Required

    Planning ahead for Valentine's Day often means people forget to prep for Mardi Gras. Your pocket may be exhausted from the small-plate, three-course, $125 prix fixe Valentine's meal, but luckily the Southern tradition promises a full plate of food on Fat Tuesday (Feb. 21) for a quick buck.Boxing Roo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2012

    Nopalito Brunch Recycles Dinner Favorites

    ​Nopalito's famous Carnitas -- pork braised in milk and beer with cinnamon -- put them on the SF dining map, and those pleasantly tart, bright margaritas keep us coming back. On that note, there's good news and bad news for brunch-goers at the sustainable Mexican kitchen. The good: You can still e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    San Francisco's Top 10 Burritos

    Within five minutes of arguing with any San Franciscan about the best burrito in town, it becomes clear that what makes a great burrito is different for all of us. For some people, greatness is impossible without girth. For others, the quality and quantity of the meat is most important, and a few st ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 23, 2011

    With Stefano Restaurant, Guatemalan Pizza Becomes a New Anti-Fusion Meme in San Francisco

    Within five minutes of arguing with any San Franciscan about the best burrito in town, it becomes clear that what makes a great burrito is different for all of us. For some people, greatness is impossible without girth. For others, the quality and quantity of the meat is most important, and a few st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2011

    Q&A With Nopalito's Gonzalo Guzman and Jose Ramos, Part 2: 'We're Not Trying to Change the Authenticity of a Dish'

    Alanna HaleNopalito's co-chefs, Jose Ramos (left) and Gonzalo Guzman.​Nopalito's co-chefs, Gonzalo Guzman and Jose Ramos, famously started off as cooks at Nopa whose food was so good owner Laurence Jossel built a restaurant around them. In part one of SFoodie's Q&A with the two chefs, Guzman a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    Q&A With Nopalito's Gonzalo Guzman and Jose Ramos, Part 1: Everything From Scratch

    Alanna HaleNopalito's co-chefs, Jose Ramos (left) and Gonzalo Guzman​Gonzalo Guzman and Jose Ramos, co-chefs of Nopalito, both grew up in Mexico -- in Veracruz and Guanajuato, respectively -- but ended up as cooks in San Francisco through very different paths. Before working together at Nopa, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    Does Money Have Flavor? Find out at Taste of Microfinance

    ​Taste of MicrofinanceWhen: Sept. 27, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Where: Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsCost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door Some people call money "bread" or "cheddar," but you can do better than a cheese sandwich at the Taste of Microfinance. Opportunity Fund claims be the largest microl ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 24, 2011

    Boxing Room: Fresh Take Saves Cajun and Creole Cooking from Cliche

    ​Taste of MicrofinanceWhen: Sept. 27, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Where: Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsCost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door Some people call money "bread" or "cheddar," but you can do better than a cheese sandwich at the Taste of Microfinance. Opportunity Fund claims be the largest microl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2011

    Where Did Crispy Tacos Come From?

    Joy of Cooking's first taco recipe (1964).​While researching this week's review of Tacko, the Nantucket-themed taco shop in the Marina, I started asking around to find out the history of the anglo taco. Now, Nick Fasanella's crispy tacos have far more complex, Mexican-inspired flavors than the rec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    Gumbo and Etouffée, Twice Weekly

    Easy Creole​Easy Creole Pop-Up Where: The Residence, 718 14th St (at Market) and La Victoria, 2937 24th St (at Alabama) When: Wednesdays and Fridays, starting Wed., May 25 (The Residence) and Fri., May 27 (La Victoria), 5 p.m.-? Cost: $8 per item, $10 for specials The rundown: With the gal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    ¡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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    What Taqueria Is Tasty Enough for an MS-13 Member to Risk Getting Shot?

    View Tacos on 24th Street in Norteño Territory in a larger mapSF Weekly reporter Lauren Smiley followed up on her (stunning) cover story, "A Rat's Life," with a blog post yesterday, "The Insider's Guide to the MS-13 Gang." In between tidbits like not using gang funds to buy broken-down Impalas and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Tequila and Tamales by the Bay: Too Good to Pound

    Maria Antonieta SolorzanoThe Whole Tortilla picked up the People's Choice Award.​Around 300 people breezed about the sunny atrium at San Francisco Design Center Sunday, munching tamales and sipping from baby shot glasses of tequila. It was the fifth year of Benchmark Institute's fundraiser Tequila ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Sunday: Tequila and Tamales, More or Less by the Bay

    Tamales by the Bay​A Taste of Tamales by the Bay Where: San Francisco Design Center, 101 Henry Adams (at Alameda) When: Sat., April 17, noon-4:30 p.m. Cost: $45 ($50 after today) The rundown: This Sunday is a big day for single-food celebrations, as the Chocolate Salon and A Taste of Tama ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Taco Libre: Nombe Chef Vincent Schofield Opens a Taqueria

    Luis ChongThe mango salsa an Taco Libre's fish taco (lower left) is delicious.​Vincent Schofield has to be the busiest chef in San Francisco. He's executive chef at Nombe, still keeps an eye on the food at Darwin, and last Friday, Schofield and his partners opened Taco Libre, a casual, brightl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Café Marks Lundi Gras

    Jesse HirschMJ's Brass Boppers, tearing it up at Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Café to mark Lundi Gras.​A little rain didn't stop moneymakers from being shaken at Monday night's Lundi Gras celebration at Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Café. With as many band members as there were tables, the festively ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 18, 2010

    Fresh Eats: Urban winery in Dogpatch, Farm:Table is small but beautiful

    Jesse HirschMJ's Brass Boppers, tearing it up at Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Café to mark Lundi Gras.​A little rain didn't stop moneymakers from being shaken at Monday night's Lundi Gras celebration at Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Café. With as many band members as there were tables, the festively ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 8, 2009

    What's a man gotta do to find the real soul food deal?

    Jesse HirschMJ's Brass Boppers, tearing it up at Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Café to mark Lundi Gras.​A little rain didn't stop moneymakers from being shaken at Monday night's Lundi Gras celebration at Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Café. With as many band members as there were tables, the festively ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 22, 2008

    Sanctuary for Salvadoran Food

    Give me your tired, your poor, but most definitely your pupusas.

  • Dining

    August 13, 2008

    Secret Places

    A few modest ethnic eateries that are worth checking out.

  • Dining

    July 16, 2008

    San Francisco Street Food Top Ten

    A few modest ethnic eateries that are worth checking out.

  • Dining

    July 16, 2008

    Map to the Carts

    A few modest ethnic eateries that are worth checking out.

  • Dining

    February 8, 2006

    Big Shot

    Tasty Mexican specialties and serious margaritas in an impressive SOMA warehouse

  • Dining

    October 26, 2005

    Body and Soul

    A California-influenced Southern joint invigorates a gritty neighborhood

  • Dining

    September 17, 2003

    Best Mexican

    Oakland's divine Doña Tomás opens a nifty taqueria in Berkeley

  • Dining

    January 29, 2003

    Antojitos Antics

    Calvin Trillin and assorted other out-of-town tipsters inspire a round of tacos

  • Dining

    May 30, 2001

    On a Mission

    Mission burritos

  • Dining

    February 21, 2001

    Carnival of Sorts

    Monte Carlo Restaurant & Bar

  • Dining

    January 3, 2001

    Taking the Cure

    Los Jarritos

  • Dining

    August 2, 2000

    Some Hot Tamales

    Barrasa Market; La Limeñita; La Palma Mexicatessen; Panchita's; Roosevelt Tamale Parlor

  • Dining

    March 22, 2000

    South and West

    Barrasa Market; La Limeñita; La Palma Mexicatessen; Panchita's; Roosevelt Tamale Parlor

  • Dining

    May 26, 1999

    South of the (Mexican) Border

    Barrasa Market; La Limeñita; La Palma Mexicatessen; Panchita's; Roosevelt Tamale Parlor

  • Dining

    April 28, 1999

    Mexican Resort

    Barrasa Market; La Limeñita; La Palma Mexicatessen; Panchita's; Roosevelt Tamale Parlor

  • Dining

    August 19, 1998

    Bay Bayou

    Barrasa Market; La Limeñita; La Palma Mexicatessen; Panchita's; Roosevelt Tamale Parlor

  • Dining

    December 17, 1997

    King Creole

    Barrasa Market; La Limeñita; La Palma Mexicatessen; Panchita's; Roosevelt Tamale Parlor

  • Dining

    August 2, 1995

    In a Sweat for Green Chile

    While Leticia's pulls in a margarita-swigging crowd, it's Pozole that fills the bill for regional Mexican specialties

  • Dining

    March 29, 1995

    Last Tango on Haight

    Cha Cha Cha welcomes one and all with spicy tapas and kitschy decor

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