40 reasons why it’s the best time to live in SF right now
It’s a great time to live in San Francisco. Yes, the city has its struggles, from inequality and the ongoing drug crisis to government bureaucracy that can be almost comically …
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Why people from Mexico City rave about this Bay Area salsa
Not all salsas are created equal. If you live in San Francisco, you probably love La Corneta’s zesty salsa verde or the smoky, reddish version at Papalote. But there’s a …
San Francisco skyscrapers transformed with lasers and video art
San Francisco was aglow with activity on Friday night. A brass quartet played Christmas classics outside the Symphony Hall and diners flooded the streets of Hayes Valley, and a couple …
SF deli hidden in a liquor store serves some of city’s best sandwiches
Editor’s note: In this recurring column, SFGATE food writers celebrate the Bay Area’s rich deli culture by spotlighting longtime family-run delis — the neighborhood institutions — and the newer community sandwich …
54-year-old SF restaurant hit with class-action lawsuit
FILE – An aerial view of the Embarcaderor in San Francisco Calif., DianeBentleyRaymond/Getty Images/iStockphoto An iconic 54-year-old seafood restaurant on San Francisco’s waterfront has been hit with a class-action lawsuit. On Nov. …
Famed SF chef is opening restaurants everywhere except here
Chef Charles Phan at the Slanted Door in San Francisco on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. Michael Macor/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images James Beard Award-winning Vietnamese restaurant Slanted Door is seemingly …
Top vegan bakeries in San Francisco for cakes and pastries
It’s not hard to score a plate of beautiful vegan cupcakes with swirls of vegan icing in San Francisco. Charmian Perkins/Getty Images San Francisco is home to visionary bakers who …
This SF rooftop bar charges $25 for cocktails. Is it worth it?
Nobody comes to the View Lounge for the food. Or even the drinks. I went to the View Lounge years ago under two very specific circumstances: drinks with my family …
Famed SF Vietnamese restaurant to open new Bay Area location
Chef Charles Phan at the Slanted Door in San Francisco on Jan. 26, 2010. Michael Macor/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Since the beginning of the pandemic, the doors have been …
29 best happy hours in San Francisco for cheap drinks
The best happy hours in San Francisco come with deep discounts on food and drinks and offer ambiance to boot. honey_and_milk/Getty Images/RooM RF There are a lot of happy hours …