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  • Blogs

    October 8, 2012

    How Christopher Columbus Changed the Way We Eat

    Imagine an Italy without tomato sauce, Ireland without potatoes, Belgium without chocolate. Regardless of your feelings about Christopher Columbus and colonialism, the fact remains that the man irrevocably changed the culinary world when he crossed the ocean blue and made the first major contact wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2012

    Skrillex Pal Dillon Francis Thinks Doritos Tacos Are "Greatest Thing Ever Created," Hasn't Had Real S.F. Mexican Food

    Dillion Francis is setting his lofty stall out to become the DJ world's most renowned taco activist. Signed to Skrillex's OWSLA label, Francis recently embraced his love of a certain brand of taco by launching the Free Taco (DJ Awareness) movement. So far, this high political endeavor has seen him g ... More >>

  • News

    June 6, 2012

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

    Dillion Francis is setting his lofty stall out to become the DJ world's most renowned taco activist. Signed to Skrillex's OWSLA label, Francis recently embraced his love of a certain brand of taco by launching the Free Taco (DJ Awareness) movement. So far, this high political endeavor has seen him g ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 18, 2012

    The Bird Is the Word: Surveying the Bay Area's Peruvian Rotisseries

    Dillion Francis is setting his lofty stall out to become the DJ world's most renowned taco activist. Signed to Skrillex's OWSLA label, Francis recently embraced his love of a certain brand of taco by launching the Free Taco (DJ Awareness) movement. So far, this high political endeavor has seen him g ... 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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2012

    Meat Men Offers TV's Best Meat Porn

    Each week we take a quick, cautious look at what's going with food TV. This week, Meat Men , a half-hour show about three male strippers in a Taco Bell, Mondays at 11 p.m. on the Food Network Meat is all-encompassing, all-embracing. Panoptic. When marbled cuts enter the picture all talk of ramps, o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2012

    How Taco Bell, Now 50, Changed America

    ​You may pledge allegiance to your favorite lonchera and swear that you'd never eat Taco Bell's new Doritos Locos Taco, but if your grandparents weren't born in Guerrero or Sinaloa, your love for la comida auténtica is due, in part, to Glen Bell Jr. That's what Gustavo Arellano, au ... 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

    July 28, 2011

    Win Tickets to See Das Racist Friday at Mezzanine

    Das Racist could be your Friday night date.​ Das Racist is bringing its multiculti mischief-hop to Mezzanine this Friday. Don't you want to go? Yes, you do. Hit the jump for a chance to win a pair of tickets.

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    How Your Favorite Musicians Will Die

    Monte "M-Dog" Talbert-- the "Teach Me How To Dougie" guy-- was recently gunned down in a drive-by in South Central L.A.. The "Teach Me How To Dougie" guy! Shot and killed! That's crazy. How many famous musicians have we lost to unusual deaths? A lot. Biggie and Tupac. John Lennon. Dimebag Darrell. A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2011

    Das Racist Issues Drunken Antics, Fake Encores, and Love for Kate Bush at The Independent

    Joseph SchellDas Racist at the Indy​Das Racist HOTTUBVin SolFebruary 2, 2011@ The Independent Better than: Dancing to Tina Turner alone in your room. The members of Brooklyn hip-hop outfit Das Racist are masters of mixing the ignorant with the intelligent without being too pretentious or ir ... More >>

  • Music

    February 2, 2011

    Das Racist: Show Preview

    Joseph SchellDas Racist at the Indy​Das Racist HOTTUBVin SolFebruary 2, 2011@ The Independent Better than: Dancing to Tina Turner alone in your room. The members of Brooklyn hip-hop outfit Das Racist are masters of mixing the ignorant with the intelligent without being too pretentious or ir ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    Standing Up for Bullies, Taking the Rest of the Beef Out of 'Taco Meat'

    ​SFoodie's roundup of tips, news, and rants from the week in animal-free eats. • Uh, did you know that if you live in S.F., you can get a free spay or neuter at the SFSPCA for your dog or cat during the month of February? TRUE FACT. So if any of you are running around with companion animals ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Getting to the Bottom of Taco Bell's 'Taco Meat'

    John BirdsallTaco Bell's Beefy 5-Layer Burrito ($1.39), a sort of paste-within-a-paste.​Taco Bell's getting sued by a California woman pissed that the fast-food chain's beef products contain so little actual meat, they're guilty of false advertising. The L.A. Times explains: The class-action s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Shark Will Almost Certainly Not Eat You, Expert Assures

    Callaghan Fritz-Cope/Pelagic Shark Research FoundationYou likely won't be attacked by a shark. But this seal...​Following Monday's bloody Pacifica shark incident -- in which locals gawked as a Great White tore a hapless sea lion to shreds -- a number of observers were shocked at how quickly surfer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Album Tacos: Now We Know What Michael Jackson Was Really Thrilled About (Pics)

    ​​Credit for all three images goes to albumtacos.tumblr.com​Although it's nice to think that MJ would go for a tasty Mission taco, or some hybrid food-truck creation, rather than the apparently Taco Bell-produced fare that seems to be pictured here. But fret not, fellow taco fiends: tastier lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    Kauffman's Five: This Week in Food Bloggery

    My favorite bits from the blogs and beyond:​1. Andrew Simmons just discovered that Rhea's, the Valencia Street deli where you can get katsu sandwiches and mom-made kimchi, is now offering bike delivery. For free.2. John Birdsall looks into the weird Chairman Bao dustup from last week and finds som ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2010

    Who Makes the Best Mixtape in SF?

    Zanny​So you think you're pretty skilled at making mixes for your pals? Or perhaps you're just looking for a hottie with similar taste in doom metal? SF Mixtape Society is an open-to-the-public club for folks who enjoy making music mixes...on a theme. Back in January, 123 lovingly-crafted comps tr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    Track(s) of the Day: Wallpaper. Gives Away Free Mixtape

    ​Wallpaper.'s remix of Das Racist's hilarious fast food anthem "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell" was one of my top singles of 2009. But grabbing the local producer's revision involved far too much Google hunting. Now Wallpaper.'s offering that gem, along with his other party-starting remixes ( ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    Video of the Day: Das Racist Get Naked Under the Rainbow

    This is the sound of "panic attack rap," of "Internet thug rap," of Das Racist, the duo of mad geniuses behind "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell."  This time the Brooklyn dudes are lost in space, hitting White Castle, American Apparel, and the psychedelic side of their minds, as the screen f ... More >>

  • Film

    November 18, 2009

    The Blind Side: Whitey comes to the rescue

    This is the sound of "panic attack rap," of "Internet thug rap," of Das Racist, the duo of mad geniuses behind "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell."  This time the Brooklyn dudes are lost in space, hitting White Castle, American Apparel, and the psychedelic side of their minds, as the screen f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Move Over, Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Taco Bell's Fixing to Sell Cupcakes

    OC RegisterYo quiero sugar rush: Test cupcakes at a Taco Bell in the OC.​SFoodie knows the search for a good red velvet cupcake can be tough, but we may not be ready to rely on Taco Bell just yet. A mix of healthier and sweet items -- red velvet cupcakes included -- are being tested at Taco Be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2009

    Hidden in Plain Sight: 'Secret' Menus Make Everybody Feel Like an Insider

    joeywan/FlickrSooner or later, everybody's gonna know.​Last week, CNN picked up a Mental Floss story running down secret menu items at fast food restaurants, whispering of such sneaky exit-ramp pleasures as the grotesque four-patty Meat Cube at Wendy's, Taco Bell's unadvertised green chile sau ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2009

    El Mundo de Mando: The Great Taco-Burrito Smackdown

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • Music

    June 24, 2009

    Wallpaper. and Das Racist get the dancefloor munchies

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • News

    April 15, 2009

    The S.F. Botanical Garden's wish list

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2008

    Prop. K Backers Hope to Ride No on 8's Wings

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • Music

    September 3, 2008

    Mexican bribes and high gas prices: The May Fire's tour diary

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • Music

    August 13, 2008

    Pretzels and Cheddar Goldfish: The cosmos' quarry

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • Music

    May 7, 2008

    Sad cowboys ride into Chevy's for metallic margaritas

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2008

    Kings of Commenting - The Best/Worst in SFWeekly.com Comments

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2008

    Kings of Commenting - The Best/Worst in SFWeekly.com Comments

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2007

    Board Of Supervisors Vs. Starbucks: Smackdown In The Richmond

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2007

    Board Of Supervisors Vs. Starbucks: Smackdown In The Richmond

    Mando Rayo: Which one roolz?Austin, Tex., taco blogger Mando Rayo (aka El Mundo de Mando of TacoJournalism) is in Cali this week, getting his first-ever taste of Bay Area-style flavor. We've asked him for a blog-by-blog account of his findings in the MIssion and beyond. Got a tip for Mando? Leave a ... More >>

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    December 14, 2005

    Have a Blue Xmas

    John Waters comes to town with a bag full of bawdy holiday cheer

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    November 30, 2005

    Power Up

    Gamers get their show

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    May 11, 2005

    Best New Nightlife Trend

    Gamers get their show

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    May 11, 2005

    Best Taco

    Gamers get their show

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    January 26, 2005

    It's All Relative

    Such smart performance

  • Music

    August 18, 2004

    BeatBox

    "Luft" has the prescription for the daily blues; "Taco Tuesdays" has, well, tacos

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    May 14, 2003

    Best Local Film and Video Preserve

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  • Music

    March 19, 2003

    Hear This

    Detroit's Electric Six fuses state-of-the-'80s funk-wave moves with garage-rock braggadocio

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    February 5, 2003

    More At 11:00

    An Exclusive Look at Secret Plans for Revolutionary Change in San Francisco Television News

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    July 3, 2002

    How dangerous is Al Qaeda in America?

    A public service message brought to you by the U.S. Justice Department, SF Weekly, and other patriots

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    May 16, 2001

    Partly Sunny

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    May 8, 1996

    Utter Madness

    Slamming 'em back with the Swingin' Utters

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    April 24, 1996

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