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Portland food
fromSFGATE
11 hours ago

The SF theater moguls who took a chance on a Santa Cruz restaurant - twice

The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz offers a nostalgic dining experience with unchanged menu items and a vibrant atmosphere.
Silicon Valley food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

I've Lived in California for 50 Years and This Is the Best City to Visit in Spring-With Farms, Vineyards, and Flowers

California's Central Valley offers stunning small towns and agricultural experiences, highlighted by the Almond Blossom Cruise and local farms.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 hour ago

The Earthy Spice That Deserves To Be Layered In Your Lasagna - Tasting Table

Saffron is a highly regarded addition to lasagna, with chefs divided on its optimal use.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromThe Bold Italic
2 days ago

My Favorite Places to Eat Outside in the Mission and Castro, San Francisco

San Francisco's outdoor dining thrives despite limited weather, with neighborhoods like the Mission and Castro offering unique restaurant experiences.
SF food
fromThe Infatuation
5 days ago

The Best Things Infatuation SF Writers Ate In March 2026 - San Francisco - The Infatuation

The SF team visits over 75 restaurants monthly, highlighting standout dishes worth trying.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
2 days ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
5 days ago

Discover ama and Cafe Sebastian: Culinary Innovation in SF

The reopening of the Transamerica Pyramid Center introduces innovative dining experiences with ama and Café Sebastian, redefining San Francisco's culinary landscape.
Mission District
fromThe Bold Italic
2 days ago

My Favorite Places to Eat Outside in the Mission and Castro, San Francisco

San Francisco's outdoor dining thrives despite limited weather, with neighborhoods like the Mission and Castro offering unique restaurant experiences.
SF food
fromThe Infatuation
5 days ago

The Best Things Infatuation SF Writers Ate In March 2026 - San Francisco - The Infatuation

The SF team visits over 75 restaurants monthly, highlighting standout dishes worth trying.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
2 days ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
5 days ago

Discover ama and Cafe Sebastian: Culinary Innovation in SF

The reopening of the Transamerica Pyramid Center introduces innovative dining experiences with ama and Café Sebastian, redefining San Francisco's culinary landscape.
Paris food
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

French Laundry's culinary garden tours return for second season

The French Laundry Culinary Garden offers guided tours showcasing its diverse crops and their influence on the restaurant's menu.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 hour ago

The Sweet Bread Swap That Will Take Your Tuna Melt To Another Level - Tasting Table

Raisin bread enhances tuna melts by adding sweetness and structure, creating a unique flavor combination with savory ingredients.
London food
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

The Best Restaurants In Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Ingleside features a variety of restaurants along Ocean Avenue, including burger drive-ins, bakeries, cafes, and a brewery.
SF food
fromTasting Table
10 hours ago

5 Fruits And Vegetables To Stock Up On In The Spring - Tasting Table

Buying seasonal produce offers better taste, nutritional value, and lower prices.
LA food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Where passion meets the plate: Inside San Francisco's Culinary Clash

Culinary Clash provides culinary students with real-world experience in a competitive restaurant environment.
fromCommon Dreams
1 day ago

The Big Apple Finally Bids Farewell to Foie Gras | Common Dreams

The ruling is a long-overdue victory—not just for ducks and geese subjected to force-feeding, but for the democratic process itself.
NYC food
Dining
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

Ming Kee - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Ming Kee prioritizes efficiency, encouraging quick orders and cash payments for a fast dining experience.
Wine
fromwww.7x7.com
3 days ago

5 Best Napa Wineries for a Picnic

Wineries in Napa offer diverse picnic experiences with gourmet food options and beautiful outdoor settings.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
3 days ago

Sipeos - Review - Walnut Creek - San Francisco - The Infatuation

The vegetarian/vegan menu features unique Mediterranean dishes perfect for sharing, including cauliflower pinsa and mezze platter.
Madrid food
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Corima's Michelin-starred team just opened a casual cantina in Chinatown

The team behind a successful restaurant in Chinatown has opened a casual bar in Park Slope, featuring unique drinks and a focus on accessibility.
Barcelona
fromThe Infatuation
3 days ago

Teleferic Barcelona Walnut Creek - Review - Walnut Creek - San Francisco - The Infatuation

A vibrant tapas restaurant offers a diverse menu and a lively atmosphere reminiscent of Barcelona.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

This One Frozen Fruit Can Take Your Sauvignon Blanc To The Next Level - Tasting Table

Frozen mango enhances sauvignon blanc, creating a refreshing and flavorful drink perfect for warm weather and social occasions.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

This Week In Food: Presidio Food Hall Nears Opening

The Presidio Tunnel Tops food hall, The Mess Hall, is set to open in June with various dining options and a central kitchen.
#cooking
fromTasting Table
1 day ago
Everyday cooking

Use Canned Anchovies To Make This 5-Ingredient Sandwich Approved By A Michelin-Starred Chef - Tasting Table

A simple sandwich can be elevated with quality ingredients and technique, creating extraordinary flavors and textures.
fromTasting Table
23 hours ago
Cooking

Smash Your Carrots For A Roasted Side That's 10X Better - Tasting Table

Smashed roasted carrots enhance flavor and texture, offering a tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience with a crispy edge.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Use Canned Anchovies To Make This 5-Ingredient Sandwich Approved By A Michelin-Starred Chef - Tasting Table

A simple sandwich can be elevated with quality ingredients and technique, creating extraordinary flavors and textures.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
23 hours ago

Smash Your Carrots For A Roasted Side That's 10X Better - Tasting Table

Smashed roasted carrots enhance flavor and texture, offering a tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience with a crispy edge.
Cooking
fromBon Appetit
8 hours ago

These Transportive Jellies Are So Much More Than Dessert

Patience is essential for creating stunning jelly desserts, as demonstrated by chef Thu Buser's intricate techniques and colorful flavor combinations.
London food
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

Megan's Table - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Megan's Table offers a popular sit-down brunch with a focus on Thai and Cambodian cuisine, featuring house specials like pumpkin curry and spicy chicken wings.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's "Taste of Temescal" (2026)

The Taste of Temescal is a culinary tour featuring over 40 stops, live entertainment, and a focus on sustainability in 2026.
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 days ago

European Wines and Deli Meats Shine in North America

The Sip and Savor campaign promotes European culinary flavors in North America, focusing on Roero DOCG wines and Italian deli meats.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The Lower Haight corner store named Whole Foods

Haight Fillmore Whole Foods Co. symbolizes community resilience and healthy living in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood since 1978.
Dining
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

These Are the Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S., According to Yelp

Yelp's ultimate seafood guide features top seafood spots across all U.S. states, highlighting unique regional specialties.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'Losing a family member': Revered Outer Richmond diner to close after 30 years

"I've been going there since before my kids were born. It's really an institution that many of the locals feel is beloved."
Food & drink
LA food
fromEater LA
2 days ago

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: April 3

Four recommended dining spots in Los Angeles include Rainforest Cafe and Very Thai.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
6 hours ago

The All-Time Best Soup-Making Tips From Food Network Stars - Tasting Table

Soup can be elevated with simple techniques and ingredients from expert chefs.
London food
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

Go Go 7 - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Go Go 7 is a popular Korean restaurant in Ingleside known for its generous portions and friendly service.
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

Sakesan Ocean Avenue - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Sakesan, though not at all stuffy or fancy, still works if you want to iron something and run some product through your hair.
East Bay food
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

28 Wrap Recipes That Make The Perfect Light Lunch Or Dinner - Tasting Table

Wraps provide a light meal option packed with protein and veggies, easily customizable with various ingredients.
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
#restaurant
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
3 days ago

That's Amore - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

That's Amore offers live music, balloon artists, wood-fired pizzas, and pastas, making it ideal for quick dinners and post-practice meals.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

After controversial 2022 closure, culinary and literary stars align for Cesar team's comeback

Mesón, a new restaurant modeled after Césars, opens in North Berkeley with many original staff members, including head chef Juan Gomez.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
3 days ago

That's Amore - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

That's Amore offers live music, balloon artists, wood-fired pizzas, and pastas, making it ideal for quick dinners and post-practice meals.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

After controversial 2022 closure, culinary and literary stars align for Cesar team's comeback

Mesón, a new restaurant modeled after Césars, opens in North Berkeley with many original staff members, including head chef Juan Gomez.
fromThe Infatuation
3 days ago

Elia Walnut Creek - Review - Walnut Creek - San Francisco - The Infatuation

The grilled octopus is tender and sweet, the seafood bucatini is rich without being overwhelming, and the juicy chicken souvlaki skewers get a slight tang and lots of flavor from their yogurt marinade.
Dining
LA food
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 days ago

San Diego's Dining Scene Is Sneaking Up on LA's

San Diego's culinary scene is thriving with exceptional local ingredients, making it a destination for fine dining.
#healdsburg
Wine
fromwww.7x7.com
6 days ago

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Healdsburg Right Now

Healdsburg offers a blend of new culinary and wine experiences alongside traditional charm, highlighted by unique accommodations and local attractions.
Wine
fromwww.7x7.com
6 days ago

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Healdsburg Right Now

Healdsburg offers a blend of new culinary and wine experiences alongside traditional charm, highlighted by unique accommodations and local attractions.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
6 hours ago

The Meaty Reason Your Lasagna Isn't Tasting As Good As It Should - Tasting Table

Selecting the right meat is crucial for enhancing lasagna's flavor and compatibility with cheese.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Online hype nearly spoils breakfast at 122-year-old Bay Area hotel

Social media significantly increased attendance at the West Point Inn's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, prompting a reservation system to manage crowds.
East Bay food
fromThe Bold Italic
1 day ago

Passover in San Francisco Looks Nothing Like the One I Grew Up With

Passover in San Francisco reflects diverse cultural influences and modern interpretations, showcasing unique dishes and themes relevant to the community.
London food
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

Orchids Cafe - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Orchids Cafe excels as a cha chaan teng with quick service and a diverse menu of Asian dishes.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Canned Ingredient That Makes Tomato Sandwiches Taste Ultra-Gourmet - Tasting Table

Tomato sandwiches can be enhanced with anchovies or anchovy paste for added umami flavor.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

In a rarity, highly anticipated SF restaurant opens and restricts media access

The Huntington Hotel's restaurant, the Big Four, has reopened after a six-year hiatus, restoring its classic American menu and ambiance.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

This life-affirming Tahoe meal is still only $10

T's Mesquite Rotisserie serves as a community hub in Incline Village, uniting diverse residents over affordable, quality food.
East Bay food
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

Champa Garden San Francisco - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Champa Garden offers a must-try Champa Sampler and solid Thai and Lao dishes in a compact setting, ideal for casual dining.
fromThe Infatuation
4 days ago

Cheung fun and siu mai are the ideal order at Dim The Way - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation

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.
London food
#michelin-guide
LA food
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Five Bay Area Restaurants Added to 2026 Michelin Guide

The Michelin Guide has added new Bay Area restaurants to its selection, hinting at potential star ratings for the upcoming California guide update.
LA food
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Five Bay Area Restaurants Added to 2026 Michelin Guide

The Michelin Guide has added new Bay Area restaurants to its selection, hinting at potential star ratings for the upcoming California guide update.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
6 days ago

The SF dining trends of 2026 so far. - San Francisco - The Infatuation

San Francisco's dining scene is embracing vinyl music, matcha trends, and new culinary experiences despite the winter months feeling slow.
Dining
fromcooking.nytimes.com
4 days ago

A Salmon and Potato Recipe That Only Feels Fancy

Winter is over, and spring brings fresh ingredients like asparagus, wild salmon, and strawberries for delightful meals.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Refresh Your Pantry With These 2025 Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oils - San Francisco Bay Times

The more you use a good quality olive oil, the better your food will taste. Spring is the time to seek out the newest extra virgin olive oils—the current harvest from olives picked and milled in the previous fall and early winter.
Wine
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Surf And Turf Tastes Even More Gourmet With This Buttery Lobster Substitute - Tasting Table

Prepare surf and turf at home with steak and scallops for a delicious meal without the high restaurant prices.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

12 Iconic Maine Eats Everyone Should Try Once - Tasting Table

Maine is known for its fresh seafood, specifically lobster, and has many other foods native to its culinary culture that are unbreakably tied to the state.
East Bay food
fromThe Infatuation
3 days ago

Montesacro Walnut Creek - Review - Walnut Creek - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Pinsa is an oval flatbread with a crust made of soy, rice, and wheat flour that's crispy outside and airy inside, making it lighter than regular pizza.
Silicon Valley food
#chinese-cuisine
London food
fromThe Infatuation
5 days ago

Wei's Cafe - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Wei's Cafe offers generous portions of Chinese and Vietnamese comfort dishes, including baked pork chop with Portuguese sauce and tender salt and pepper wings.
London food
fromThe Infatuation
5 days ago

Wei's Cafe - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Wei's Cafe offers generous portions of Chinese and Vietnamese comfort dishes, including baked pork chop with Portuguese sauce and tender salt and pepper wings.
SF food
fromThe Infatuation
2 weeks ago

The Best Cioppino In San Francisco - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Cioppino, a San Francisco classic invented by fishermen over a century ago, remains an iconic dish combining tomato broth and mixed seafood, with several top establishments serving it throughout the city.
#fine-dining
Dining
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

The overlooked Calif. fine dining outpost with a murderous mountain past

The Restaurant at Convict Lake offers unique fine dining experiences while celebrating the area's rich history and scenic beauty.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Seafood Dish At Italian Restaurants That You May Want To Skip - Tasting Table

Avoid ordering seafood bolognese and seafood carbonara at Italian restaurants due to potential quality issues and freshness concerns.
East Bay food
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

Pakwan Ocean Avenue - Review - Ingleside - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Pakwan offers a consistent menu of Pakistani and Indian dishes across its five Bay Area locations, known for generous portions and efficient takeout.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Maximalist cocktails are arriving with a new Peninsula restaurant

Causwells is expanding to Menlo Park, introducing a new menu with 60% unique items, including craft cocktails and exclusive dishes.
#james-beard-awards
East Bay food
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Bay Area Garners a Few James Beard Nominations, Gets Shut Out of Several Major Categories, Again

Bay Area nominees show improvement at the James Beard Awards, but many semi-finalists were not selected as finalists.
East Bay food
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Bay Area Garners a Few James Beard Nominations, Gets Shut Out of Several Major Categories, Again

Bay Area nominees show improvement at the James Beard Awards, but many semi-finalists were not selected as finalists.
Food & drink
fromPortland Monthly
2 weeks ago

Oregon Alternatives to Italian Products

Trump administration tariffs on Italian imports threaten to increase prices and availability of traditional Italian foods like pasta, olive oil, cheese, and wine, while Oregon producers offer high-quality local alternatives inspired by Italian culinary traditions.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Fungi Foods opens brick-and-mortar; plus 2 new cafes, a fresh Filipino option, and a place for egg enthusiasts

A variety of new restaurants have recently opened in the East Bay, offering diverse cuisines and dining experiences.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

After controversial 2022 closure, culinary and literary stars align for Cesar team's comeback

Cesar's former team is reopening a new restaurant named Meson in Westbrae, modeled after the original tapas spot.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Taste of Campbell: Restaurants, wineries team up for a good cause

Taste of Campbell on March 28 features food from 12 restaurants and wines from 12 wineries, benefiting the Campbell Community Emergency Response Team.
East Bay food
fromwww.7x7.com
2 weeks ago

Is the Peninsula becoming a food destination? Three upcoming events make the case.

The Peninsula is emerging as a global food destination with diverse culinary offerings and events like Flavors of the Peninsula.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

The debut cookbook from this Oakland-born, decorated Native chef centers seasonality and knowing whose land you're on

Crystal Wahpepah's debut cookbook A Feather and a Fork features 125 intertribal recipes highlighting Indigenous ingredients, seasonal eating, and Native producers while pioneering Indigenous cuisine in mainstream culinary spaces.
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Peninsuala restaurants, food fests serve up fungi, pho and wasabi

Terry's Restaurant + Lounge won People's Choice at the Big Sur Fungus Face Off for its fried oyster-style oyster mushroom dish.
SF food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

This Week In Food: Get Ready For Big 4

Several longtime Bay Area restaurants closed or changed while notable reopenings and new openings are planned, including Cafe Jacqueline closing and Big 4 returning.
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Can't hardly wait: 11 restaurants we're eager to try in 2026

Bay Area restaurants are expanding with diverse international concepts, including a large Asian emporium, Mediterranean offerings, more Italian and ramen, and new marketplace formats.
SF food
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

This Week In Food: Celebs Dine About Town

A Marina pinseria closes and another rebrands as Clementina, an entirely gluten-free Italian restaurant with a celiac-safe kitchen opening mid-March.
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Mendocino Farms opens in Dublin, plans 2 more Bay Area restaurants in 2026

Mendocino Farms opened a new Dublin location, expanding Bay Area presence while adding seasonal menu items and planning further regional growth.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Can't hardly wait: 11 restaurants we're eager to try in 2026

Bay Area restaurant industry remains resilient and is expanding with diverse new concepts including large Asian marketplaces, Mediterranean, Italian, ramen, and all-you-can-eat offerings.
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