Clement Street Scores a Win: Liholiho Co‑Owner Bets on the Richmond
Here's something refreshing: a new business opening in San Francisco that isn't another boba shop or a vacant…
Maria Isabel Is a Love Letter to Mexican Cuisine — And Exactly What SF Dining Needs
San Francisco's restaurant scene has a habit of chasing trends — overpriced tasting menus, AI-generated cocktail lists…
Your Girls' Night Mexican Food Guide: Where to Actually Go in SF
Look, we love a good "where should I eat" question because it gives us an excuse to talk about SF's food scene — which…
The Hamburger Project Goes From Smash to Trash
Well, that was a short run. Hamburger Project, the smashburger spot at 598 Guerrero in the Mission, has closed its…
The Bay Area's Asian Grocery Game Is About to Level Up
One of the genuinely great things about living in the Bay Area — and yes, we do acknowledge those exist — is the sheer…
May 6, 2026
One Meal in SF: The Hill of Food We Die On
There's a question that separates the tourists from the locals faster than a Muni delay separates you from your…
Dollar Margaritas and Disco Tacos: The SoMa Tuesday You Didn't Know You Needed
In a city where a single taco can run you $7 and a mid-shelf margarita will set you back $16 before tip, Underdogs in…
The Mission's Cursed Burger Spot Claims Another Victim
If you believe in cursed commercial real estate — and honestly, living in San Francisco, you probably should — then…
Pour One Out for Sweet Tomatoes: The Buffet the Bay Area Didn't Deserve
If you grew up in the Bay Area in the '90s or 2000s and your parents were even remotely health-conscious — or at least…
The Bagel Wars: Why SF Doesn't Need New York's Approval
Here we go again. The eternal, completely unresolvable, deeply personal debate has resurfaced: Are San Francisco bagels…
Visitacion Valley Is Finally Getting a Grocery Store — And It's Not Your Typical Chain
If you want to understand how uneven San Francisco's prosperity really is, consider this: Visitacion Valley, one of the…
Your $7 Latte Deserves Better: A Local's SF Coffee Guide Worth Bookmarking
San Francisco has roughly one coffee shop per twelve residents (okay, we made that up, but it feels true), and…
A Pizza Place on Polk Street Tried to Charge for the Box. Yes, the Box.
We need to talk about the nickel-and-dime economy that San Francisco restaurants are building, one mysterious surcharge…
Finally, Someone Combined Coffee and Breakfast Pizza — And It's a Pop‑Up
In a city where a $7 latte barely raises an eyebrow and every other storefront is either a dispensary or a pop-up…
A Swedish Hot Dog Pop‑Up Just Opened a Candy Store, and Yes, This Is Real Capitalism
In a city where it takes approximately 47 permits, three environmental impact reviews, and a blood sacrifice to open a…
The Chicken Caesar Wrap: San Francisco's Most Honest Food Trend
Forget the $28 deconstructed grain bowls and the AI-optimized meal kits.
Another One Bites the Dust: Leonore's Deli Shuttered by Landlord Dispute
Leonore's Deli & Taqueria, the beloved lunch counter tucked inside Opera Plaza at 601 Van Ness, served its last torta…
Someone in SF Needs a Butter Tasting and Honestly, We're Here For It
There are moments that remind you San Francisco is still, despite everything, the most unhinged city in America — in…
Pacific Cafe Might Close After 51 Years, and the Outer Richmond Can't Afford to Lose It
Pacific 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
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)
Look, San Francisco loves to congratulate itself on being a food city.
You Moved to a City Surrounded by Water — Time to Eat Like It
Welcome 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
There's something beautifully simple about wanting to send a friend a birthday cake.
The Post‑Giants‑Game Dining Problem Nobody Warns You About
Here'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
There 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
Here'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
May 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
Look, 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
In 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
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…
Watching
Jules’s queuePopular South San Francisco Filipino restaurant closing this weekend after 32 years
DevelopingDon
WatchingYuja Kitchen
WatchingMJ's Cafe
WatchingT&T SUPERMARKET - ABC License Application
WatchingCASSAVA PROVISIONS - ABC License Application
WatchingMin 2 sources · swept every 6 hours · idle investigations on the desk model.