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Pacific Cafe Might Close After 51 Years, and the Outer Richmond Can't Afford to Lose It
PublishedPacific Cafe — the no-frills, no-reservations seafood spot that's been anchoring the Outer Richmond for over half a…
This SF Restaurant Lets You Pay What You Can for Tacos Every Friday — And It Actually Works
PublishedEvery Friday, Tato restaurant in San Francisco runs a "Pay-What-You-Can" taco day — and before you roll your eyes at…
The Definitive Guide to Vegetarian Dim Sum in SF (Because You Shouldn't Have to Settle for Plain Rice)
PublishedLook, San Francisco loves to congratulate itself on being a food city.
You Moved to a City Surrounded by Water — Time to Eat Like It
PublishedWelcome to San Francisco, where the Pacific Ocean is literally right there and yet somehow people still default to…
The Great SF Cake Hunt: Why Getting a Birthday Slice Delivered Shouldn't Require a PhD
PublishedThere's something beautifully simple about wanting to send a friend a birthday cake.
The Post-Giants-Game Dining Problem Nobody Warns You About
PublishedHere's a dirty little secret about San Francisco that visitors discover the hard way: this city rolls up its sidewalks…
The Simple Joy SF Keeps Trying to Kill: A Slice and a Beer at the Bar
PublishedThere was a time — not that long ago — when you could walk into Golden Boy Pizza in North Beach, grab a slab of that…
Forget North Beach: Where to Actually Find Authentic Italian in SF
PublishedHere's a take that might get you yelled at in Washington Square Park: North Beach isn't necessarily where you'll find…
May's Restaurant Openings Are Exactly What SF Needs: More Entrepreneurs, Fewer Empty Storefronts
PublishedMay is shaping up to be a good month for San Francisco's food scene — and honestly, for anyone who's tired of walking…
The Great SF Chocolate Cake Debate: Where to Get a Birthday Cake That Won't Rot Your Teeth
PublishedLook, we usually spend our time here grilling City Hall over budget blowouts and transit disasters.
Side A: A Neighborhood Gem That Hits All the Right Notes
PublishedIn a city where restaurants open and close faster than MUNI doors at rush hour, there's something refreshing about a…
It's Stew Season, SF: Here's Where to Find a Bowl Worth Leaving the House For
PublishedLook, we get it. The fog rolled in, your apartment is 58 degrees because you refuse to pay PG&E's ransom, and you want…
San Francisco's Sweet Tooth: A Guide to Candy That's Actually Made Here
PublishedSan Francisco has world-class restaurants, legendary sourdough, and more craft coffee than any city reasonably needs.
Out With the Croissants, In With the Onigiri: The Mission's Culinary Revolving Door Keeps Spinning
PublishedAnother chapter in the Mission District's never-ending restaurant shuffle: a French-inspired bakery is closing its…
The Libertarian's Guide to Fries and a Drink: SF's Best Solo Bar Afternoons
PublishedThere's a beautifully simple pleasure that requires zero government subsidy, no permit from the Planning Commission…
SF's Healthcare Surcharge Scam: Your Extra 5% Went to City Hall, Not Your Server
PublishedYou know that annoying line item at the bottom of your restaurant bill — the one labeled "SF Health Surcharge" that…
Is Eight AM Brunch Serving SF's Best French Toast? Your Wallet Might Not Want to Know
PublishedLook, we're not usually in the business of telling you where to eat brunch.
House of Prime Rib Is Booked Six Months Out — Here's What That Says About SF Dining
PublishedHere's a fun little snapshot of the San Francisco dining economy: House of Prime Rib — a restaurant that has been…
The Last Real Cheap Eats in San Francisco: A Field Guide for Your Wallet
PublishedLet's get something straight: a $16 meal is not "cheap eats." That's just...
Maillards and Two Pitchers Brewing Co. Are Open — But Maybe Give It a Week
PublishedThere's a new spot in town combining craft beer and fried chicken, and San Francisco showed up in force — maybe a…
A Dollar Marg in This Economy? Underdogs SoMa Says Yes.
PublishedIn a city where a basic cocktail can run you $18 before tip, Underdogs SoMa is doing something borderline…
The $13 Burger Is Dead. Here's Where to Find What's Left.
PublishedThere's a moment every San Franciscan knows too well: your go-to spot closes, and suddenly you're staring down a $22…
The Bay Area Pizza Debate: Where Your Hard-Earned Cash Is Actually Worth Spending
PublishedLook, we normally spend our time here grilling City Hall over budget blowouts and transit meltdowns.
A Rich Table Vet Is Bringing Hong Kong Café Culture to SF — And We're Here For It
PublishedIn a city where every other new restaurant seems to be a $22 grain bowl concept backed by venture capital, it's…