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Bageletto Expands to Russian Hill, Taking Over a Former Peet's on Polk

Bageletto, the Mission bakery that opened earlier this year and quickly built a loyal following, is expanding to…

Russian HillApril 13, 2026

Ditch the Boring Happy Hour: SF Bars Where You Can Actually Do Something

Let's be honest — the standard after-work happy hour is tired.

April 12, 2026

Your Instacart Shopper Does Not Care About Your Strawberries

Here's a scene that played out recently at a San Francisco Costco that should surprise absolutely no one: An Instacart…

April 12, 2026

SF Restaurant Week Returns April 10‑19: Your Wallet's Favorite Time to Eat Out

San Francisco Restaurant Week is back for its Spring 2026 run, stretching from April 10 through April 19, and if you've…

April 12, 2026

$6 Tasting Tickets? Taste of Thrive City Might Be SF's Best Food Deal This Year

Here's something you don't hear often in a city where a bowl of ramen can set you back $22: a food event with $6…

Mission BayApril 12, 2026

North Beach and Beyond: Where to Actually Find Great Italian in SF

Look, if you live in North Beach, you already know the neighborhood is practically Little Italy's West Coast cousin.

North BeachApril 12, 2026

From $100 in His Pocket to Feeding the Warriors: An American Dream Story Worth Celebrating

In a city that sometimes feels like it's doing everything it can to crush the entrepreneurial spirit — between permit…

Mission BayApril 12, 2026

Kitchen Istanbul Brings a Taste of Turkey to the Richmond — And We're Here for It

The Richmond District has quietly become one of San Francisco's most interesting food corridors — a stretch where you…

Richmond DistrictApril 12, 2026

Niku Butcher's Smashie: Worth the Hype or Just Overpriced Beef?

Niku Butcher — the SoMa spot known for its high-end Japanese-influenced steakhouse vibes — has been generating serious…

SoMaApril 12, 2026

SF Restaurant Week Returns — But Is Anyone Actually Excited?

San Francisco Restaurant Week is back for its spring run, April 10-19, promising ten days of prix fixe menus at…

April 11, 2026

Your Guide to the Best Persian Food in San Francisco

San Francisco punches above its weight in a lot of culinary categories, and Persian cuisine is quietly one of them.

April 11, 2026

Escape the Algorithm: Petaluma Might Be the Bay Area's Most Underrated Food Town

Here's a radical proposition for your weekend: instead of doom-scrolling through AI-generated restaurant…

April 11, 2026

Fine Dining for Under $14? CCSF's Student‑Run Restaurant Is the Best Deal in SF

In a city where a mediocre burrito can run you $18 and a cocktail costs more than a parking ticket, City College of San…

April 10, 2026

JouJou Wants to Make French Food Fun Again — But Can SF Handle Another Grand Ambition?

There's a new French restaurant in town, and it wants you to know it's not taking itself too seriously — while also…

April 10, 2026

One SF Restaurant Figured Out Pricing: Let People Decide

Every Friday, a quiet little experiment in voluntary exchange plays out at Tato, a San Francisco spot offering…

April 10, 2026

Butter and Crumble's Line Policy Is Peak SF Absurdity

Butter and Crumble, the bakery that has somehow turned flour, butter, and sugar into a cultural phenomenon, is now…

April 9, 2026

Mozzeria: The Food Truck Proving You Don't Need Words to Make Great Pizza

In a city where every other food truck has a gimmick and a PR team, Mozzeria stands out by just being genuinely…

April 9, 2026

French Fine Dining Bets Big on FiDi's Comeback — And We're Here For It

Here's something you don't hear every day: someone is voluntarily opening an upscale restaurant in the Financial…

Financial DistrictApril 9, 2026

Your Cal Academy Date Night Cheat Sheet: Where to Eat Near Golden Gate Park

Cal Academy's NightLife events are one of the few things San Francisco does that actually justifies the cost of living…

Inner SunsetApril 9, 2026

The Great SF Food Hype Debate: What Actually Delivers?

San Francisco has a lot of problems — budget deficits, empty office towers, a transit system held together by hopes and…

April 8, 2026

Free Hot Dogs and Good Vibes: Rye's Wiener Wednesday Is the Midweek Pick‑Me‑Up You Didn't Know You Needed

In a city where a single avocado toast can set you back $18 and a modest studio apartment costs more than a mortgage in…

TenderloinApril 8, 2026

The Chronicle Dropped Its Top 100 Restaurants List — Here's What It Actually Tells Us

The San Francisco Chronicle just released its latest Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants ranking, and if nothing else, it's a…

April 8, 2026

Dollar Wings on a Wednesday? Underdogs Cantina Says Yes, Your Wallet Says Thank You

In a city where a single avocado toast can run you $18 and a studio apartment costs more than a mortgage in most of…

SoMaApril 8, 2026

In Defense of Orange Chicken: A Visitor's Guide to SF's Best American Chinese

Here's a take that might get us banned from every serious food forum in the city: American Chinese food is great, and…

April 8, 2026