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Warrants Indicate Hundreds of Pot Plants Seized From Property Adjoining Bayview Warehouse That Suspiciously Burned Last Month

Persons of interest...Search warrants indicate that police confiscated 860 marijuana plants growing in a structure a stone's throw from a Bayview warehouse that burst into flames last month -- a strong indication that initial theories blaming careless pot-growers for the blaze may well be accurate. ... More >>

Filipino Activist Ponders Why S.F. Hosts Streets Named For Those Who Gleefully Killed His Ancestors

General William Shafter, namesake of Shafter Street. In 1899 he postulated "it may be necessary to kill half the Filipinos" for the other half to ascend from barbarism. ​Clarito "Bing" Aradanas isn't content to direct his feet to the sunny side of just any street. The Filipino-American activist i ... More >>

Forget Your Extra Virgin. Swine Guru Says America is Steeped in Bacon Fat

Zingerman'sSpreading the swine gospel​Is bacon the olive oil of North America? Care to taste some, and maybe pick up a new book while you're at it? Author Ari Weinzweig says bacon is the olive oil of North America. Weinzweig knows his swine and other delicacies; he's the cofounder of the famed ... More >>

Oops. Bacon Guru Cancels Tonight's Appearance in Oakland

Zingerman'sConsole yourself with bacon. Lots and lots of bacon.​Bad news, bacon fans, or at least a mixed bag. Due to a medical emergency, writer-gourmand-shop owner Ari Weinzweig cannot travel. Meaning he won't be at The Pasta Shop in Oakland (5655 College at Shafter) tonight to sign copies o ... More >>

Katz Olio Nuovo, The Bay Area's Best Local Olive Oil, Releases Today

A. SimmonsGreen gold.​On Sunday, the uncle brought over a bottle of olio nuovo courtesy of Katz, the Napa Valley crafter responsible for some of the Bay Area's most sought-after olive oils. Katz calls it December's New Oil, and it's available for purchase today, Dec. 1. We're amazed -- and gra ... More >>

Everything You Ever Wanted to Pick Off a Pig (Times Two)

This meme can be traced directly back to Oliveto.​As sure as Punxsutawney Phil popping his head out of the ground, as inevitable as kindergarteners slathering themselves in pink paint and red glitter, so February brings to the Bay Area one of its favorite annual rituals. Of course, this one involv ... More >>

New Restaurants

This meme can be traced directly back to Oliveto.​As sure as Punxsutawney Phil popping his head out of the ground, as inevitable as kindergarteners slathering themselves in pink paint and red glitter, so February brings to the Bay Area one of its favorite annual rituals. Of course, this one involv ... More >>

New Restaurants

This meme can be traced directly back to Oliveto.​As sure as Punxsutawney Phil popping his head out of the ground, as inevitable as kindergarteners slathering themselves in pink paint and red glitter, so February brings to the Bay Area one of its favorite annual rituals. Of course, this one involv ... More >>

New Restaurants

This meme can be traced directly back to Oliveto.​As sure as Punxsutawney Phil popping his head out of the ground, as inevitable as kindergarteners slathering themselves in pink paint and red glitter, so February brings to the Bay Area one of its favorite annual rituals. Of course, this one involv ... More >>

New Restaurants

This meme can be traced directly back to Oliveto.​As sure as Punxsutawney Phil popping his head out of the ground, as inevitable as kindergarteners slathering themselves in pink paint and red glitter, so February brings to the Bay Area one of its favorite annual rituals. Of course, this one involv ... More >>

New Restaurants

This meme can be traced directly back to Oliveto.​As sure as Punxsutawney Phil popping his head out of the ground, as inevitable as kindergarteners slathering themselves in pink paint and red glitter, so February brings to the Bay Area one of its favorite annual rituals. Of course, this one involv ... More >>

Jimmy's Pies (and Backyard Raspberries) from Avonova Farms

John BirdsallPeach pie, made with Frog Hollow fruit, $12.​Monday, September 20, 2010 John Birdsall​Jimmy Pedersen started just a few years ago with four small raspberry plants. This year, his sprawling backyard in North Oakland will likely produce 200 pounds of the delicate little berri ... More >>

Marin Sun Farms' BLT

John BirdsallMarin Sun Farms' BLT with house-cured bacon, $7.50.​Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Open since June, Marin Sun Farms' Oakland meat counter rehabs the notion of the butcher shop for an age that likes its strip steaks to come with a narrative. These days we like to picture where our meat ... More >>

Café Oliveto's Whole-Grain Pizza

John BirdsallCafe Oliveto's Napoletana, $15, with a crust made from authentic whole-wheat flour.​Thursday, November 18, 2010 Oliveto chef Paul Canales has been playing around with whole-wheat flours lately, in collaboration with Certified Foods. That's the stone mill in Woodland, northwest of ... More >>

Recent Openers

John BirdsallCafe Oliveto's Napoletana, $15, with a crust made from authentic whole-wheat flour.​Thursday, November 18, 2010 Oliveto chef Paul Canales has been playing around with whole-wheat flours lately, in collaboration with Certified Foods. That's the stone mill in Woodland, northwest of ... More >>

Recent Openers

John BirdsallCafe Oliveto's Napoletana, $15, with a crust made from authentic whole-wheat flour.​Thursday, November 18, 2010 Oliveto chef Paul Canales has been playing around with whole-wheat flours lately, in collaboration with Certified Foods. That's the stone mill in Woodland, northwest of ... More >>

Get Your Ass to Oakland for: Homeroom

Carina OstTake a good look ― you *will* be tested on this.​A series urging SFoodie readers to get their butts out of the Mission. For a couple hours anyway. Mac is officially in session: The Bay Area's first-ever macaroni-and-cheese restaurant unlocked its doors in Oakland's Temescal neighb ... More >>

Recent Openers

Carina OstTake a good look ― you *will* be tested on this.​A series urging SFoodie readers to get their butts out of the Mission. For a couple hours anyway. Mac is officially in session: The Bay Area's first-ever macaroni-and-cheese restaurant unlocked its doors in Oakland's Temescal neighb ... More >>

Annual Oliveto Beast Feast

Oliveto​Whole Hog Dinners Where: Oliveto, 5655 College (at Shafter), 510-547-5356 When: Wed., Mar. 9-Sat., Mar. 12 Cost: A la carte prices approximately $9-$28 per dish The rundown: Oliveto's yearly head-to-tail series is a touchstone. When the dinners launched early last decade, whole-be ... More >>