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Vol. IIINo. 184
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Pacific Cafe Might Close After 51 Years, and the Outer Richmond Can't Afford to Lose It

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Pacific Cafe — the no-frills, no-reservations seafood spot that's been anchoring the Outer Richmond for over half a…

Outer RichmondMay 1, 2026

This SF Restaurant Lets You Pay What You Can for Tacos Every Friday — And It Actually Works

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Every Friday, Tato restaurant in San Francisco runs a "Pay-What-You-Can" taco day — and before you roll your eyes at…

May 1, 2026

The Definitive Guide to Vegetarian Dim Sum in SF (Because You Shouldn't Have to Settle for Plain Rice)

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Look, San Francisco loves to congratulate itself on being a food city.

May 1, 2026

You Moved to a City Surrounded by Water — Time to Eat Like It

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Welcome to San Francisco, where the Pacific Ocean is literally right there and yet somehow people still default to…

May 1, 2026

The Great SF Cake Hunt: Why Getting a Birthday Slice Delivered Shouldn't Require a PhD

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There's something beautifully simple about wanting to send a friend a birthday cake.

May 1, 2026

The Post-Giants-Game Dining Problem Nobody Warns You About

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Here's a dirty little secret about San Francisco that visitors discover the hard way: this city rolls up its sidewalks…

SoMaMay 1, 2026

The Simple Joy SF Keeps Trying to Kill: A Slice and a Beer at the Bar

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There was a time — not that long ago — when you could walk into Golden Boy Pizza in North Beach, grab a slab of that…

May 1, 2026

Forget North Beach: Where to Actually Find Authentic Italian in SF

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Here's a take that might get you yelled at in Washington Square Park: North Beach isn't necessarily where you'll find…

May 1, 2026

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