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Broke-Ass Recipes: How to Make Picadillo
By James Conrad. Picadillo, pronounced “peek-a-dee-yo,” is a traditional dish native to the Spanish-speaking world, particularly Central and South America, as well as the Philippines. Though its age and specific origin is unclear, the name derives from the Spanish verb “picar,” meaning “to mince.” Though it can be eaten alone,
All About the Best Sandwich in the City
Saigon Sandwich is a San Francisco treasure I’ll reminisce about well into old age. I’m already nostalgic for it because it feels like a relic of the past, a time when a good meal didn’t break the bank. But they’re here in the Tenderloin, open for business every day from
This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco
I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available
The Fight Over The Great Highway Gets Messy
The Great Highway is messier than we realized, and we’re not just talking about the sand that piles up and closes the area for maintenance 32* times a year. Prop K, a ballot measure about closing the stretch of road between the Pacific Ocean and the Outer Sunset, is dredging
How Joel Hernandez’s Sculptures Capture SF’s Spirit
Conchas, avocados, burritos, and beer, all with a curious mustachioed face peeking out, greet visitors to artist Joel Hernadez’s online shop. A San Francisco artist, Hernandez is a master of papier-mâché sculpture who has found acceptance and inspiration from The City. His upcoming show, which opens November 1 at Mag
Love, Tragedy & Assasination at SF Opera’s Ball
The ball gowns swished and the high heels clacked through the vaulted ceilings of San Francisco’s City Hall, as the City’s Opera supporters dined and drank in preparation for our Opera’s 102nd opening Season. On the bill was Giuseppe Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera, and at the ball were San
Drag Queens & Gourmet Dreams Sizzle! in SF’s One Market
If you could combine the joy of a Drag brunch with fine dining while supporting a worthy charity, would you do it? One Market Restaurant dreamed this four-course fantasy and launched SIZZLE! San Francisco’s Only Drag Dinner Extravaganza on September 6th. Set to occur on the first Friday of every
Bay Area Restaurants Score Big in Fall Food Awards
Four Kings, Popoca, and Burdell have all been recognized as some of the best new restaurants in the Bay Area, bringing much-needed support to local restaurants and their workers.
