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,

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

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

This Friday, November 4th, 40+ artists will showcase over 140 of their work at Foreign Lens in North Beach during a group show called “The Dust That Binds Us”. The opening will align with the monthly First Friday event in the neighborhood, North Beach Art walk. While the art walk

Guest Writer: Nicole Ski Every weekend and even weeknights there have been more and more concerts to go to. People are back out and celebrating or dancing their troubles away. I’m in a crew of misfit single girls who like to find the best spot for live music. It’s so

With the advent of Big Data, it’s easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food—particularly easy, cheap eats—Americans have very specific opinions. Dining brands in U.S. have a long and storied history, and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super

The city is alive again with stylish people out and about and well dressed. Last week in San Francisco, spring was everywhere I looked. As the abbreviated days of winter give way to the unpretentiously crisp city nights of March, loose cherry blossom petals speckle the sidewalks along side where

The Michelin Guide just dropped its 2021 Michelin Star ratings, and 31 San Francisco restaurants got at least one star. You cannot afford to eat at the vast majority of these restaurants. But you can afford a few of them! If you want to take a date for a fabulous

This list of great places to eat in the Bay Area will leave you smiling and probably drooling. All these joints are incredibly well priced, locally owned, delicious, and serving takeout. You can get something delicious, that will also fill you up, at all these eateries for under $10. That’s