Reem’s California will host a pop-up with Los Angeles chef Arthur Grigoryan of iii Mas Bakery and Deli and Kareen Wine of the Sierra Foothills on December 16 from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring Armenian-infused Texas-style barbecue and Armenian wine pairings.

Giovanni Liguoro moved from Southern Italy to bake at a brand new Castro District bakery a few summers ago. He opened Poesia Café as head baker in August 2022 alongside Francesco D’Ippolito. D’Ippolito, who owns the longtime neighborhood Italian restaurant favorite Poesia, literally upstairs from the new bakery, saw great

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

After 116 years in downtown San Francisco, John’s Grill is opening for Thanksgiving for the first time, offering a $95 prix fixe menu and hoping to contribute to the area’s revitalization.

In the Bay Area, where coffee’s history and future alike percolate through the years, it’s a decently hard question: Where should one head for a latte? For the San Francisco Standard I asked some of the buzzier chefs and owners in San Francisco proper for their takes. I wanted to

Melati Citrawireja and Feby Boediarto have launched Reculture Foods, a tempeh business to bring the nutty flavors of their favorite food to the Bay Area, and have been accepted into the La Cocina incubator program to expand their business.

Shawn Phillips, a chef with over 20 years of experience in the Bay Area, is launching a pop-up restaurant, Tarturino, on October 13 at Birba wine bar, featuring a tapas-style menu inspired by his childhood and his daughter’s palette.

Barry McGee, a San Francisco artist known for his graffiti art, has returned to the city for his new show Old Mystified at the Berggruen Gallery, featuring his signature caricatures and a mix of old and new works.

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.