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Dragon Beaux's 'Mandatory City Charge' Isn't Mandatory — And That's the Real Problem
PublishedHere's a fun exercise: go get dim sum at Dragon Beaux in the Richmond, enjoy your har gow, then flip over your bill and…
The Bay Area's Mediterranean Food Problem Is Really a Price Problem
PublishedHere's something that should embarrass a region that prides itself on being a world-class food destination: an…
Chez TJ Closes After 43 Years — A Casualty of Silicon Valley's Fine Dining Squeeze
PublishedAfter more than four decades, Chez TJ — one of Silicon Valley's most storied fine dining establishments — has served…
Bay Area Food Trucks: All the Cost, None of the Chairs
PublishedHere's a question that should bother anyone who believes in functioning markets: why do Bay Area food trucks charge…
The Great SF Rendang Hunt: Your Beef Is on Geary Blvd
PublishedThere are few dishes that separate the culinary tourists from the true obsessives quite like Malaysian beef rendang.
T&T Supermarket Is Coming to SF and It's Kind of a Big Deal
PublishedIf you've ever lived in Canada — or even just visited Vancouver and wandered into a T&T Supermarket — you already know…
A Taco Spot That Trusts You to Pay What You Can — Every Single Friday
PublishedIn a city where a basic burrito can run you $18 and a side of guac feels like a luxury tax, one SF spot is taking a…
Bueno Vistas: Another SF Restaurant We're Keeping Our Eye On
PublishedDetails are still thin on Bueno Vistas, but the name alone has us intrigued — and yes, we caught the pun.
Finally, a Beer You Can Afford: Two Pitchers Promises SF's Cheapest Pints
PublishedIn a city where a single IPA can run you $12 before tip — and where a modest studio apartment costs more than a…
A James Beard Pastry Chef Is Quietly Cooking Up a Comeback in a Dogpatch Basement
PublishedIn a city where restaurant closures have become a near-daily headline and small business owners are fleeing over permit…
Stop Buying Piroshki at Safeway: A Richmond District Field Guide
PublishedLook, we're all about free markets here at The Dissent.
Dining Out For Life Returns to the Bay Area — Here's Why You Should Actually Go
PublishedMark your calendars: Dining Out For Life is back in the Bay Area for 2026, and it remains one of the rare charity…
The Eggy French Toast Diners Are Disappearing — And No One's Talking About It
PublishedThere's a particular kind of grief that sneaks up on you in San Francisco.
Free Hot Dogs on Wednesdays? Rye Is Doing God's Work
PublishedIn a city where a mediocre burrito will run you $18 and a glass of tap water probably has a surcharge somewhere, one…
The Spicy Ramen Power Rankings: SF's Best Bowls That'll Make You Sweat and Question Your Life Choices
PublishedThere's a certain type of San Franciscan — and we say this with love — who treats finding the perfect ramen bowl with…
The Great Gluten-Free Sandwich Hunt: Where to Actually Get a Decent Sub in SF
PublishedLook, nobody chooses to give up a perfectly good sourdough hoagie roll.
Eat's in the Inner Richmond: Great Burger, But $27 Great?
PublishedThere's a certain threshold where a hamburger stops being a hamburger and starts being a statement.
The Great Italian Leaf Cookie Hunt: A Bay Area Quest Worth Taking
PublishedSome things in life aren't worth the search.
The Hunt for SF's Best Old-School Sub Dressing Is a Noble Quest
PublishedThere are certain things worth fighting for in this city: your parking spot, your rent-controlled lease, and…
Hot Cookie Lands on Polk Street, and Yes, the Anatomical Cookies Made the Move Too
PublishedIf you've ever wandered through the Castro with a sweet tooth and a sense of humor, you already know Hot Cookie — the…
Spring Restaurant Week Is Back — Your Wallet's Annual Workout Returns April 10
PublishedSan Francisco Restaurant Week is back for its Spring 2026 edition, running April 10 through 19, and it remains one of…
Free Cooking Classes at UN Plaza? Here's What Biblio Bistro Is Actually About
PublishedThere's a new program popping up at UN Plaza, and for once it isn't another expensive city-funded initiative with a…
SF's Secret Weapon Against Doom-Loop Talk? The Most Absurdly Good Food Map in America.
PublishedFor all the hand-wringing about San Francisco's struggles — and trust us, we do plenty of that here — there's one area…
Dollar Margs and Disco Tacos: The SoMa Deal That Actually Respects Your Wallet
PublishedIn a city where a mediocre burrito can run you $18 and a cocktail regularly crosses the $20 threshold, it's genuinely…