40 reasons why it’s the best time to live in SF right now
rewrite this content and keep HTML tags It’s a great time to live in San Francisco. Yes, the city has its struggles, from inequality and the ongoing drug crisis to …
Madeline Wells
The Rotunda’s $54 set menu in San Francisco’s Union Square is very worth it
On a crisp December afternoon in Union Square, I rode four flights of escalators up to the restaurant at the top of Neiman Marcus. Inhaling the heavy scent of mall …
Pier 39 chain restaurant is hollow imitation of classic SF spots
Shrimp is one of my favorite foods, but I’ve never seen so much of it at once. Fried shrimp, coconut shrimp, tempura shrimp, steamed shrimp, shrimp rolls, a Bloody Mary …
Two trailblazing restaurants close in the Bay Area
House-made seitan “steaks” served with savory gravy, sauteed onions, greens and creamy mashed potatoes at Souley Vegan. Souley Vegan/Yelp Vegans and vegetarians just lost two more meat-free dining options in …
This SF rooftop bar charges $25 for cocktails. Is it worth it?
Nobody comes to the View Lounge for the food. Or even the drinks. I went to the View Lounge years ago under two very specific circumstances: drinks with my family …
This SF restaurant used to be home to the ‘world’s rudest waiter’
A mix of dishes at Sam Wo Restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2023. Charles Russo/SFGATE Back in the day, a meal at Sam Wo was served with …
These are our favorite foodie Bay Area day trips for the long weekend
Nick’s Cove, at 23240 Highway 1 in Marshall, has been in the area since the 1930s. Susana Guerrero/ SFGATE One of the best things about the Bay Area is how …
SF’s celebrity-endorsed vintage diner fails to impress
A short distance away from Lombard Street, I encountered a family of tourists who appeared lost and had backpacks on, which reassured me that I was headed in the right …
Review: Taylor Swift’s Second Santa Clara Concert Delights Lifelong Swiftie
Taylor Swift gave a performance at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on July 29, 2023. The audience consisted mainly of young girls, college-aged girls, and middle-aged mothers who were …