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Shellfish

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Number 25: Cobb Louis Salad at Nettie's Crab Shack

    SFoodie's countdown of our favorite 50 things to eat and drink, 2012 edition ​"Arrange lettuce leaves around the inside of a salad bowl, with a few sliced leaves on the bottom," writes Victor Hirtzler, chef of the St. Francis Hotel, in his 1910 recipe for Crab Louis. "Put crab meat on top of the ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 15, 2012

    Fresh Eats: Prime Dip Gourmet Sandwiches: Behemoths in the Tenderloin

    SFoodie's countdown of our favorite 50 things to eat and drink, 2012 edition ​"Arrange lettuce leaves around the inside of a salad bowl, with a few sliced leaves on the bottom," writes Victor Hirtzler, chef of the St. Francis Hotel, in his 1910 recipe for Crab Louis. "Put crab meat on top of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Scrambled Eggs With Crab and Truffle, Courtesy of Parallel 37's Ron Siegel

    You may be able to take Ron Siegel, longtime chef of the Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton and now Parallel 37, out of a fine-dining environment, but you can't take the fine-dining out of the chef. As part of SFoodie's three-part interview with Chef Siegel (read part one here and part two here), we as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    Prime Dip's Gourmet Sandwiches Are Anything but Gourmet -- and That's a Good Thing

    ​Just a few steps down Larkin street from the always-packed lunchtime institution Saigon Sandwich, Prime Dip Gourmet Sandwiches quietly goes about its business creating straightforward, French dip style behemoths. Crackly rolls, supplied by neighbor Lee's Deli, are built to withstand flash floods ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    Hooters Flees San Francisco

    San Francisco, you've been cut off.​Sad-ish news: Hooters, and its shorty-short-wearing waitresses, is leaving San Francisco, SFist reported yesterday. The national chain will be closing up its only location in the city -- at Jefferson and Leavenworth in the Fisherman's Wharf -- on December 21. It ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2011

    The Crab Boats Are on the Water, and Fresh Dungeness Is Coming Soon

    ​Yesterday, the San Francisco Chronicle broke the news that the Dungeness crab strike was over and the boats were heading out to set their traps. As SFoodie had reported before Thanksgiving, the Bay Area's Dungeness crab season began on November 15, but local fishing boats were striking in order t ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 14, 2011

    The Old Clam House: Time-Worn Gem Turned Into Just Another Tourist Trap

    ​Yesterday, the San Francisco Chronicle broke the news that the Dungeness crab strike was over and the boats were heading out to set their traps. As SFoodie had reported before Thanksgiving, the Bay Area's Dungeness crab season began on November 15, but local fishing boats were striking in order t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    Lobster Bake, Meet Food Trucks

    Sam's Chowder House​Sam's Lobster Fest Where: American Legion Post 474 fairgrounds, 470 Capistrano (at Prospect), Half Moon Bay, 650-728-9224 When: Sun., May 15, noon- 5 p.m. Cost: Free admission; food tickets, $1 each; discount for advance purchase online ($10/12 tickets, $20/25, $60/60, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Download a Mixtape From Clams Casino, the Most Important Bay Area Hip-Hop Producer Not From the Bay Area

    ​Lil B fucks with him. The Jealous Guys fuck with him too. And you may or may not have heard of them yet, but Oakland's Main Attrakionz are also in love with this New Jersey producer who is quietly leaving his mark on the Bay Area hip-hop scene. His name: Clams Casino.

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2010

    Who Serves This Slab of Decadence?

    Tamara Palmer​This is the most decadent burger in San Francisco, and probably the most expensive. Can you identify it by its proper name and the San Francisco restaurant that serves it? Offer a guess in the comments below. Congratulations to Pat, who correctly identified the Dungeness crab le ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    Slow Crab Festival Teams Up with S.F. Brewers Guild

    being1628/FlickrMerry Dungeness.​Northern California's Dungeness crab sport-fishing season opened last weekend. The commercial season launches next week, an occasion as momentous for San Franciscans as the first drift of cherry blossoms from the trees at Tokyo's Ueno Park. That means it's not ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Crabby Mood, a Pick-Me-Up from Crab House at Pier 39

    Tamara Palmer​The cocktails at Pier 39's Crab House are hardly wonders of creative mixology, but they do come with fantastic views that shouldn't be the exclusive domain of tourists -- venture there on weekdays, when there are fewer out-of-towners in short pants and long socks. The Crabby Mood ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    Sam's ChowderMobile Rolling Into Golden Gate Park

    John BirdsallThe "shortie" lobster roll from Sam's ChowderMobile.​Eater reported that Sam's ChowderMobile will begin weekend service behind the band shell in Golden Gate Park, starting Saturday, 11:30-4:30 p.m. That's a good-news/bad-news thing for those of us who live in walking distance and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2010

    Naked Fish: Bargain Sushi, Cheap Beer in the Marina

    jen d./YelpMan does not happy hour by $3 beers alone.​The place: Naked Fish, 2084 Chestnut (at Steiner), 771-1168 The hours: Mon.-Thurs., 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 4:30-6 p.m. The deals: $1.50 nigiri sushi, $2 hand rolls, $3 maki rolls, $5 sashimi/gyoza/oysters/yakitori/tempura/soft-shell ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    SJ Crawfish Adds Sunset Location to Its Mini Seafood Empire

    Tamara Palmer​ SJ Crawfish, a seafood joint with locations in San Jose, Sacramento, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), has taken over CoCo's Crawfish in the Sunset in a bid to be the messiest meal in San Francisco. Dungeness crab, king crab legs, giant prawns, and crawfish are sold by the pound ( ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2010

    Last-Minute Easter: At Chaya, Bottomless Brunch Mimosas and a View

    Dubiaku/Flickr​What: Chaya Easter Brunch Where: 132 The Embarcadero (at Mission), 777-8688 When: Sun., April 4 Time: Seatings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The deal: Three-course mix and match brunch prix fixe: Angus rib eye, Dungeness crab cakes with mango cherry salsa, chocolate bread pudding, more ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Coast Down to Santa Cruz for Saturday's Clam Chowder Cook-Off

    beachboardwalk.com​The 29th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off & Festival, a benefit for the city's Parks and Rec Department, is set to steam up the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Saturday. It should provide excellent cover for adults looking for an excuse to ride the Sea Swings. Parks and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    TLC Filming America Eats With Sam's ChowderMobile Tomorrow

    T. PalmerSexy truck food: Lobster roll from Sam's ChowderMobile​More media rumblings on the street-food front: Sam's ChowderMobile of Half Moon Bay will be parked in front of 500 Terry Francois (at Mission Bay) tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and seeks customers to come purchase seafood fare i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2010

    Tomorrow: Alex Marsh's Six-Course Dungeness Feast at Coffee Bar

    T. Palmer​Given the prevalence of Dungeness crab in San Francisco, you'd think we'd do more with its fluffy succulence than just boiling and stir-frying. So reasons Alex Marsh, aka the Jet Set Chef, who's designed a six-course Dungeness menu he'll serve at Coffee Bar this weekend. Highlights inclu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    Doggy Bag: Fish Scaler for the World

    Mister Munchie/FlickrThe fish case at 99 Ranch.​Our favorite morsel from the blogs. Gill guys: At the Daily Feed, Gutenberg pays photographic homage to the guys behind the fish counter at 99 Ranch. It's a City of Big Shoulders sort of Sandburgian tribute: The Sunday afternoon scene at the fis ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 23, 2009

    Queen's Louisiana Po-Boy Cafe brings the flavor and fun of N'awlins

    Mister Munchie/FlickrThe fish case at 99 Ranch.​Our favorite morsel from the blogs. Gill guys: At the Daily Feed, Gutenberg pays photographic homage to the guys behind the fish counter at 99 Ranch. It's a City of Big Shoulders sort of Sandburgian tribute: The Sunday afternoon scene at the fis ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 25, 2009

    Don’t Be Crabby

    Mister Munchie/FlickrThe fish case at 99 Ranch.​Our favorite morsel from the blogs. Gill guys: At the Daily Feed, Gutenberg pays photographic homage to the guys behind the fish counter at 99 Ranch. It's a City of Big Shoulders sort of Sandburgian tribute: The Sunday afternoon scene at the fis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    Wondering What to Make for Divali? Dosa Chef Anjan Mitra Hooks You Up

    m kasahara/FlickrDivali central: Dosa on Fillmore.​Dosa is celebrating Divali (aka Diwali or Deepavaili), the Festival of Lights, a holiday as important to Hindus as Christmas is to Episcopalians (okay, other Christians too). Starting tonight, Dosa is offering special Divali dinners at both lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    French Independence, Drinking With the Fish, and Stretching the Happy Hour: A Foodie Day Planner

    Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Let's do lunch: Today is La Fête Nationale in France, better known as Bastille Day. SF Weekly eater-in-chief Meredith Brody suggests toasting French independence with mussels mariniere or boudin noir (blood sausage) at Cafe Bastille (22 Belden at Bush, 986-5673) Drink th ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 18, 2009

    Father in the Black

    Chez Papa Resto offers a modern take on classic French fare, with prices suitable to current concerns.

  • Calendar

    March 11, 2009

    The You Lagoon

    Chez Papa Resto offers a modern take on classic French fare, with prices suitable to current concerns.

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2009

    Beat the Crabs!

    Chez Papa Resto offers a modern take on classic French fare, with prices suitable to current concerns.

  • Dining

    November 12, 2008

    Neither Much Crab nor Shack

    Nettie's on Union offers swell cocktails and some sophisticated dishes.

  • Dining

    July 16, 2008

    San Francisco Street Food Top Ten

    Nettie's on Union offers swell cocktails and some sophisticated dishes.

  • Dining

    May 21, 2008

    Brick & Fish

    The third one is charming in a nautical sort of way.

  • Dining

    May 14, 2008

    A Trip to Here

    If you can't get out of town, try a place off the beaten track.

  • Calendar

    February 20, 2008

    Cracked Up

    If you can't get out of town, try a place off the beaten track.

  • Dining

    August 15, 2007

    It'za Izakaya

    You can get (almost) any kind of Japanese food you want at Hime restaurant

  • Dining

    April 25, 2007

    I'd Like to Thank the Ground Beef

    Television awards make us hungry for an S.F. burger and Maine lobster

  • Dining

    January 10, 2007

    Hungry for More

    Resolutions are easy to keep at the Mission District's delightful Weird Fish

  • Dining

    August 16, 2006

    Love Shack

    Find excellent New England seafood in a little place on Market

  • Dining

    January 18, 2006

    Dependable Pleasures

    Or, Paradise Regained -- at least as far as lobsters are concerned

  • Dining

    December 14, 2005

    Feeling Crabby

    Must we love everything about S.F. -- even the Dungeness?

  • Dining

    December 14, 2005

    The Art of Eating

    A little culture, a little shopping, a little lunch -- grazing San Francisco's museums

  • Dining

    August 3, 2005

    Hungry for More

    Two new East Bay restaurants have foodies talking with their mouths full

  • Dining

    July 14, 2004

    Just for Me

    How a breakfast and lunch place became a habit

  • Dining

    July 7, 2004

    Fishing Again

    Charmed by a thoughtful neighborhood restaurant celebrating seafood and spirits

  • Dining

    June 30, 2004

    Go Fish

    Buckets o' crab at Art's Crab Shak and overflowing bowls o' seafood at the Old Clam House

  • Dining

    February 25, 2004

    Chowdah Head

    Finding safe harbor in the Castro's stormy seas at Anchor Oyster Bar

  • Dining

    October 22, 2003

    Am I Blue

    Characterless chowders and seafood seem at home in the too-casual Blue Mermaid

  • Dining

    March 19, 2003

    Fumbled Catch

    A new fish restaurant on Market could try harder

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    June 5, 2002
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    September 8, 1999
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