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San Francisco restaurateur and culinary pioneer Cecilia Chiang has died

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:10:43 GMT

Cecilia Chiang, one of San Francisco’s most cherished food industry leaders, has died.

Marufuku Ramen opens in Redwood City, its third Bay Area location

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:34:34 GMT

The Peninsula will have one more tasty ramen destination.

Fish taco chain Rubio's files for bankruptcy

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:47:29 GMT

The popular California fish taco chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:37:14 GMT

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Anchor Steam is back with its 2020 Christmas Ale — and a few surprises

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:37:14 GMT

Anchor Brewing is back again with its annual Christmas Ale — now in its 46th year — and with new brewmaster Thomas Riley at the helm, there are a few surprises in store for this year's version.

Here are 5 exciting underground dessert spots in San Francisco and the East Bay

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:34:54 GMT

There's a number of ambitious chefs without a restaurant who are making a go of their culinary dreams and taking the step forward to bring their desserts to the masses, brick-and-mortar be damned.

'It was the only source of income': San Jose family's taco truck stolen

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 02:07:52 GMT

Yarith Alvarez and her sister started a GoFundMe to replace their mother's stolen taco truck.

San Francisco's oldest restaurant, Tadich Grill, to reopen

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 02:07:52 GMT

Reservations for Tadich launched Thursday morning, and as of Friday afternoon several time slots were already booked in full.

Loyal customers sustain SF Chinatown's oldest bakery during COVID-19

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:27:40 GMT

Many Chinatown businesses had fewer customers even before shelter-in-place orders went into effect.

Pitmaster Matt Horn will finally debut Horn Barbecue after months of delay

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:47:03 GMT

After months of delay, pitmaster Matt Horn is ready to debut his very first restaurant, Horn Barbecue, this Saturday.

Iconic San Francisco restaurant announces reopening date

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:47:03 GMT

The folks at Tommy's Joynt will soon be carving fresh, hot meats again.

'It sucks': Celebrity chef abruptly closes popular SF restaurant after 6 years

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 02:33:40 GMT

The announcement came as a surprise.

San Francisco Restaurant Week returns with Eat, Drink SF to celebrate local flavors

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:33:53 GMT

In its first fall event, San Francisco Restaurant Week will merge with Eat, Drink SF to celebrate and support the city's diverse culinary gems.

The worst thing about working from home: I miss lunch

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:11:06 GMT

These days, instead of speed-walking to the park, I lumber a few steps from my bedroom to the kitchen to reach my lunch break destination. I never leave the house, and I never go out to eat.

'Its absence will be felt': 46-year-old Berkeley cafe Au Coquelet permanently closes

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 21:43:39 GMT

Popular Berkeley cafe Au Coquelet has closed its doors after more than four decades serving an around-the-clock clientele from its trusty post at the corner of University Ave. and Milvia St.

Alfred's Steakhouse abruptly closes in San Francisco after 92 years

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 01:12:44 GMT

Longstanding San Francisco restaurant Alfred's Steakhouse has abruptly closed after 92 years.

Bay Area star chefs want to show you how to go meatless for the holidays

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:31:37 GMT

Bay Area chefs hope to demystify the simple meatless dishes people can put on their holiday table this year.

'We're exposing ourselves': Restaurant workers fear safety as indoor dining reopens

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:47:57 GMT

Many restaurant workers don't feel safe with indoor dining reopening — but if they quit their jobs, they typically can't collect unemployment.

SF institution House of Prime Rib reopens Thursday, adds 1,600+ reservations in 2 hours

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:47:57 GMT

For the first time in nearly seven months, the Bay Area institution will reopen its dining room.

Restaurants are facing their next big challenge under COVID-19: winter weather

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:51:27 GMT

How does a restaurant keep outdoor dining going under strict COVID-19 dining restrictions in the cold winter weather?