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Bueno Vistas: Another SF Restaurant We're Keeping Our Eye On
Details 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
In 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
In 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
Look, 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
Mark 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
There'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
In 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
There'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
Look, nobody chooses to give up a perfectly good sourdough hoagie roll.
Eat's in the Inner Richmond: Great Burger, But $27 Great?
There'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
Some things in life aren't worth the search.
The Hunt for SF's Best Old‑School Sub Dressing Is a Noble Quest
There 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
If 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
San 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
There'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.
For 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
In a city where a mediocre burrito can run you $18 and a cocktail regularly crosses the $20 threshold, it's genuinely…
SF Restaurant Week Is Here — But Are the Deals Actually Worth It?
SF Restaurant Week is back, running through Sunday, and as always, the question isn't whether you should eat out — this…
Free Cone Day Is Back: Your Annual Reminder That the Best Things in Life Cost $0 (and 45 Minutes in Line)
Every year, Ben & Jerry's reminds us of a beautiful economic truth: people will stand in line for an absurdly long time…
Finally, a Government‑Free Solution to Your Tuesday Blues
While City Hall finds ever more creative ways to lighten your wallet, at least one San Francisco business is doing the…
The Definitive SF Donut Debate: Where to Spend Your Hard‑Earned Cash on Fried Dough
Look, San Francisco may tax you into oblivion and charge you $4,500 for a studio apartment, but at least the donut…
Your SFO Coffee Survival Guide (Spoiler: A Robot Might Win)
Let's be honest: airport coffee is usually an overpriced crime against caffeine.
Tax Season Is Over. Here's Where to Eat the Biggest Steak in SF.
You just survived another tax season. You watched the government help itself to your hard-earned money — again — and…
65 Years of Tacos, Undone by a Landlord's Rent Hike: El Faro Is Up for Sale
El Faro, a Mission District taqueria that has been serving San Francisco for 65 years, is up for sale — not because the…