A James Beard-recognized pastry chef makes a quiet comeback in the Dogpatch
Vince Bugtong stands in a basement kitchen, studying a tray of green ume, a Japanese plum. Though he…
Philz corporate overlords want Pride flags to come down. SF baristas say hell no
Philz Coffee in the Castro has become the front lines in a company culture war. Reporters and confused…
A popular Bay Area coffee pop-up is opening its first location in Union Square
El Salvadoran coffees are generally lesser known in specialty coffee circles, despite the fact that the coffee history…
From Chocolate ganache to comfort food — San Diego’s tasty lineup
San Diego is serving up a week of indulgence, from rich chocolate drinks and ready-to-drink cocktails to hearty…
Warkentin Associates models LA cafe on “an artist’s living room”
American studio Warkentin Associates has aimed to capture the “spirit of ’90s coffee shop culture” inside this cafe…
A prominent Castro restaurant space is coming back to life
By the time the 56th annual Pride Parade marches up Market Street in late June, one of the…
Peet’s Coffee closing SF locations this month
Peet’s Coffee will shutter a number of San Francisco stores by the end of January. The Berkeley-born company…
Rare tacos to sweet treats, your weekly San Diego bite
Cowboy steak and onion rings. (Photo courtesy of Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine ) New year, new bites, and…
Keep the feast, fun going — San Diego’s post-turkey treats
Coming soon to the area, Onigilly Japanese Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Onigilly Japanese Kitchen) After you’ve stuffed yourself…
San Diego holiday fun kicks off – pies, pirates, and Greek feasts
Greel offerings at the Rooftop Garibaldi at the InterContinental San Diego. (Photo courtesy of Rooftop Garibaldi at the…