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Vol. IIINo. 184
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Food · April 2026 · 168 stories

May's Restaurant Openings Are Exactly What SF Needs: More Entrepreneurs, Fewer Empty Storefronts

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May is shaping up to be a good month for San Francisco's food scene — and honestly, for anyone who's tired of walking…

Mission BayApril 30, 2026

The Great SF Chocolate Cake Debate: Where to Get a Birthday Cake That Won't Rot Your Teeth

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Look, we usually spend our time here grilling City Hall over budget blowouts and transit disasters.

April 30, 2026

Side A: A Neighborhood Gem That Hits All the Right Notes

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In a city where restaurants open and close faster than MUNI doors at rush hour, there's something refreshing about a…

April 30, 2026

It's Stew Season, SF: Here's Where to Find a Bowl Worth Leaving the House For

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Look, we get it. The fog rolled in, your apartment is 58 degrees because you refuse to pay PG&E's ransom, and you want…

April 29, 2026

San Francisco's Sweet Tooth: A Guide to Candy That's Actually Made Here

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San Francisco has world-class restaurants, legendary sourdough, and more craft coffee than any city reasonably needs.

April 29, 2026

Out With the Croissants, In With the Onigiri: The Mission's Culinary Revolving Door Keeps Spinning

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Another chapter in the Mission District's never-ending restaurant shuffle: a French-inspired bakery is closing its…

Mission DistrictApril 29, 2026

The Libertarian's Guide to Fries and a Drink: SF's Best Solo Bar Afternoons

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There's a beautifully simple pleasure that requires zero government subsidy, no permit from the Planning Commission…

April 29, 2026

SF's Healthcare Surcharge Scam: Your Extra 5% Went to City Hall, Not Your Server

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You know that annoying line item at the bottom of your restaurant bill — the one labeled "SF Health Surcharge" that…

April 29, 2026

Is Eight AM Brunch Serving SF's Best French Toast? Your Wallet Might Not Want to Know

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Look, we're not usually in the business of telling you where to eat brunch.

April 29, 2026

House of Prime Rib Is Booked Six Months Out — Here's What That Says About SF Dining

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Here's a fun little snapshot of the San Francisco dining economy: House of Prime Rib — a restaurant that has been…

April 28, 2026

The Last Real Cheap Eats in San Francisco: A Field Guide for Your Wallet

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Let's get something straight: a $16 meal is not "cheap eats." That's just...

ExcelsiorApril 28, 2026

Maillards and Two Pitchers Brewing Co. Are Open — But Maybe Give It a Week

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There's a new spot in town combining craft beer and fried chicken, and San Francisco showed up in force — maybe a…

April 28, 2026

A Dollar Marg in This Economy? Underdogs SoMa Says Yes.

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In a city where a basic cocktail can run you $18 before tip, Underdogs SoMa is doing something borderline…

SoMaApril 28, 2026

The $13 Burger Is Dead. Here's Where to Find What's Left.

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There's a moment every San Franciscan knows too well: your go-to spot closes, and suddenly you're staring down a $22…

April 28, 2026

The Bay Area Pizza Debate: Where Your Hard-Earned Cash Is Actually Worth Spending

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Look, we normally spend our time here grilling City Hall over budget blowouts and transit meltdowns.

April 28, 2026

A Rich Table Vet Is Bringing Hong Kong Café Culture to SF — And We're Here For It

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In a city where every other new restaurant seems to be a $22 grain bowl concept backed by venture capital, it's…

April 28, 2026

SoMa Just Got a Little More Caffeinated — Hold the Coffee

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Downtown San Francisco just got a new café, and there's not a pour-over or oat milk latte in sight.

SoMaApril 28, 2026

The Insider's Guide to House of Prime Rib (Because You Deserve to Order Like a Regular)

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Look, in a city where a $22 grain bowl is considered a "value meal" and half the hot new restaurants are serving…

Polk GulchApril 27, 2026

The Great San Francisco Club Sandwich Crisis Nobody's Talking About

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San Francisco has a $14 billion city budget, a food scene that regularly makes national headlines, and approximately…

April 27, 2026

Free Burger for Your Blood: Grand Lake Kitchen's Got the Right Idea

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Here's something refreshing: a local business doing genuine community good without a government grant, a task force, or…

CastroApril 27, 2026

The Sweet Side of SF's Small Business Scene: Custom Cake Makers Are Thriving

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In a city where a single permit can cost more than a used car and commercial rent could make your eyes water, it's…

April 27, 2026

A $3 Beer in the Outer Sunset? Read the Fine Print.

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Look, we love cheap beer as much as the next fiscally responsible San Franciscan.

Outer SunsetApril 27, 2026

The Marina's Greatest Mystery: How Does Ristobar Stay Open?

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Every neighborhood has one — that restaurant you walk past constantly, peer into through the windows, and wonder: who…

MarinaApril 26, 2026

Beard Papa's Keeps Expanding — And San Francisco's Sweet Tooth Keeps Winning

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Look, we spend a lot of time in this space talking about businesses leaving San Francisco — the empty storefronts, the…

April 26, 2026