An SF chef’s water-to-table guide to throwing an epic Dungeness crab feast
A cloud of garlic-scented steam billows from the open oven as chef Jason Halverson crouches in front of…
They’re two of SF’s hottest chefs. Are they enjoying the ride?
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His restaurant is gone. But his mission to help fishermen is just beginning
In October 2024, Peter Hemsley closed his 19-month-old, Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Aphotic in a huff. Among his unforgettable…
The SF food stories that consumed us this year
Most of the time, we celebrate food for its ability to bring people together. But this year’s most-read…
After 45 years, SF’s cranky cookware queen is closing her doors
The other Sunday night may have been one of San Francisco’s coldest. But inside Cookin’, the 45-year-old kitchenware…
10 trends that defined the year in eating
Fads come and go, but San Francisco’s affection for meatballs and mozzarella sticks is pretty much inexhaustible. In…
The 10 best new SF restaurants of 2025
Drop Cap Only + Beige Background San Francisco is, without a doubt, one of the best places in…
Rich Table’s baby sister is opening in January. Here’s the first peek
Come 2026, chefs Sarah and Evan Rich will have officially created their own dining district, one we’ll call…
SF chefs are mortified by their own menu prices
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This British pub might be the perfect restaurant for San Francisco right now
For the past few years, San Francisco has seen a surge of places serving French favorites, from butter-soaked…
One of SF’s best pastry pop-ups is opening a location in NoPa
In a few short months, anyone looking to grab a treat to take to Golden Gate Park will…
Why small restaurants keep coming to the rescue
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