Trader Joe's cinnamon raisin bread was soft, very sweet, and decadently moist. Each slice contained just the right amount of luscious, rich cinnamon sugar swirls and pops of juicy raisins.
Whole Foods' vegan vanilla cupcakes are praised for their fluffy and moist texture, making them a top choice for those seeking plant-based options. Customers enjoy the well-balanced frosting made with vegan cream cheese, which complements the cupcake perfectly.
At Dim The Way in Ingleside, every table has one thing in common: at least one plate of cheung fun. Cooks are turning these slippery rice noodle rolls out of the open kitchen nonstop, and they're easily the best thing on the dim sum menu here.
If freshly baked focaccia is one of your vices, you'll want to check out Liguria Bakery in San Francisco. This Italian-owned bakery has been open since 1911, and not much has changed about the location since. It's placed on a modest street corner, has large vintage windows, and the interior is small with just enough room for customers to line up and place their orders.
The Super P, with a quarter-pound Brandt patty, grilled chicken breast, red onions and Monterey jack cheese, delivers 60 grams of protein. The Super P Max packs 80 grams of protein.
Ilcha, a Korean restaurant in the Marina that's been lauded for its fried chicken, is closing after Valentine's Day, and the SF Business Times has news of its replacement. Coming soon to 2151 Lombard will be Kava, a restaurant serving Nepalese, Himalayan, and Indian cuisines, from Nepalese owner Kamal Kandel of North Beach's Yarsa Nepalese Cuisine. The menu, which will have some similarities to Yarsa, will feature Nepalese curries, momos, chaat, tandoori, and biryani dishes.
This year, the American public is expected to blow $29 billion on Valentine's Day, according to the National Retail Federation. That's $1.5 billion more in consumer spending than 2025 somehow, against all odds, the country is in the mood for lovin'. Some of that money will go toward flowers, spa treatments and classy dinners, some no doubt toward lingerie and boxers. And a lot will go toward chocolate. After the winter holidays, Valentine's is the busiest time of year for most chocolate shops.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The most famous French bakery in San Francisco is expanding outside of the city. According to the Palo Alto Weekly, Arsicault is opening up in Palo Alto in the fall. This will be its first shop outside of San Francisco. It will serve the same popular pastries as its other locations, along with baguette sandwiches. An exact opening date has not been announced.
Randy's Donuts is coming soon to Santa Clara. The doughnut shop began in Inglewood in 1952 and has become a staple L.A. landmark with the iconic 32-foot-tall doughnut on its roof. It's shown up in movies and TV shows like "The Simpsons," "Arrested Development" and "Iron Man 2." The chain now boasts over 50 locations worldwide, including in Korea, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines and Japan, as well as in various cities around the U.S.
Their croissants are arguably the best in San Francisco: sinfully aromatic and buttery, with a flakiness that erupts like weightless shards of gold falling into your lap. Now, after a decade of waiting, another Bay Area city is set to finally lay claim to some of the most legendary pastries around. Arsicault Bakery, which has locations in the Tenderloin, Mission Rock and Inner Richmond, is expanding outside San Francisco for the very first time, landing in the Peninsula in late 2026.
