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1/16/2014
The Hottest Wheels: Four Mexican Food Trucks and a Wagon

1. El Ojo de Agua... More»
La Palma
1/16/2014
Bringing It Home

Located on a corner of 24th Street in the thick of the Mission, the mexicatessen and tortilleria La... More»
1/16/2014
Mexican Food Pilgrimage: Richmond Is the New Fruitvale

1. A compare-and-contrast can be performed at two taquerias, each serving a distinct expression of tacos al pastor. At Tacos La Raza, a stand in the parking... More»
The scene at San Jalisco.
1/16/2014
Just Like Abuela Used to Make It

Tommy’s Restaurant (since 1965): Out in the Richmond district, Tomás... More»
Chris Pastena
1/16/2014
Where the Chefs Eat Their Favorite Burritos

Chef Thomas McNaughton, Flour + Water:... More»
1/16/2014
The 22 Mexican Restaurants Not to Be Missed

San Francisco La Torta Gorda (Mission) La... More»
11/25/2013
Feed Forecast

Verbena (Russian Hill) The guys behind Berkeley’s Gather are combining seasonal California fare with wines curated by Michael Ireland... More»
11/21/2013
Darker, Yet Delicious

Mr. Espresso, Neapolitan espresso, $10 (3/4 pound) Since 1982, mr. espresso has been used by restaurants from absinthe to... More»
Chocolate ganahce by Lisa Vega
11/21/2013
And for Dessert

Over in the Mission district, Dandelion chocolate—maker of handcrafted bars for purists—has ramped up its sweets inventory with the hiring of... More»
11/14/2013
Why We're Not Sad the Chronicle Is Losing Its Food Section

I’m a food writer who got into my profession in the mid-90s, right at the dawn of the internet. Before this amazing beast of a resource turned our... More»
9/25/2013
Hacking SF: How to Order Chinese Food

Are you tired of feeling like your foodie friend’s favorite Chinese spot is nothing more than a stark, fluorescent-lit space and menus lined with... More»
9/20/2013
Embarcadero Hotness: Fog City Leaves Its Diner Past For A Wood-Fired Future

“My chef figured out how to make American cheese,” said chef-partner Bruce Hill (Picco, Bix... More»