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Ultra-Popular Armenian Barbecue and Wine Hits the Mission
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.

This Castro Baker Just Threw the Panettone Gauntlet Down
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

The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally

This San Francisco Restaurant Opens for Thanksgiving for the First Time in 116 Years
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.

Where 12 Bay Area Food Industry Experts Head for Coffee
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

How Reculture Foods Is Making Indonesian Tempeh a Bay Area Staple
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.

French Laundry Alum Returns to Dining Scene with Hayes Valley Pop-Up
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.

Famous SF Artist Known for Mission Graffiti Returns After 27 Years
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.

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.