Julia Millay Walsh | November 28, 2011 1:45 pmTacolicious's second location (741 Valencia St., 415-626-1344) was originally scheduled to open on Nov. 7 in the Mission but was delayed due to PG&E holdbacks. Finally, tonight, the restaurant, along with its adjoining tequila bar, Mosto, will officially open to the public!Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | November 24, 2011 8:00 amHappy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you have a grand old time with family and friends this weekend. For those of you sticking around in town, there's plenty to do, eat, and see in San Francisco.Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | November 23, 2011 1:05 pmA new Southern-themed restaurant and bar, Tupelo, opened last week in the former Mojito space in North Beach at 1337 Grant St. I recently caught up with co-owner Derek Mattson and manager Teague Kernan to hear about what's in store for the spot. From mouthwatering dishes like Creole shrimp and grits, a cozy vibe, and live music on the horizon, there's no question it'll be a hot spot in time. Read our interview below to learn more about Tupelo!Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | November 23, 2011 10:15 amTake the first look at 4505 Meats chef Ryan Farr's new book, Whole Beast Butchery. — Eater
SF cooking instructor offer sage advice: just put the f**king turkey in the oven. — GrubStreet SF
Find out the best ways to spend Thanksgiving in wine country.Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | November 22, 2011 9:20 amIn his new show, The Layover, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain eats his way around the globe, discovering hidden eating and drinking gems in various cities. Promoting the series, Bourdain recently spoke with The New York Times about some of the favorite spots he's visited while jet-setting for the series, and in so many words, he admitted that SF is his favorite city for eating in the US: "Anyone who doesn’t have a great time in San Francisco is pretty much dead to me. You go there as a snarky New Yorker thinking it’s politically correct, it’s crunchy granola, it’s vegetarian, and it surprises you every time.Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | November 21, 2011 2:40 pmStumped on holiday shopping? One thing many people have in common is a love of grub, so an edible gift is a foolproof option! Luckily, San Francisco is full of innovative chefs, bakers, butchers, and other culinary producers who've made it easy for us to eat their creations at home.Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | November 21, 2011 12:35 pmChef John C. Fink's SF-based snout-to-tail catering company The Whole Beast, which specializes in whole-animal menus cooked for private gatherings, has got you covered this Thanksgiving with a mouthwatering holiday turkey cassoulet! Cooked long and slow, the delectable dish is composed of Willie Bird turkey confit, turkey cranberry sausage (yum!), braised dark meat, and heirloom beans.Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | November 21, 2011 12:30 pmThanksgiving will be here before you know it! Unless you envisioned spending next week fighting fellow shoppers for jars of pumpkin purée and French's fried onions, now's the time to order your pies, dinner rolls, and other dishes. Most grocery stores in the city are selling ready-made simple pies like pumpkin and pecan, but if you want something extra special — like roasted pumpkin with a chocolate crust or cranberry and pecan tart — or a traditional pie with more flavor, it's best to order from a bakery.Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | November 18, 2011 1:30 pmIf the season's to-do lists are expanding at rapid speed, take a break from your cooking and shopping and pop into one of San Francisco's artisanal cocktail bars for a nutmeg-dusted drink that will put you in the holiday spirit. Here are a few places around town that you can find one of these deliciously uplifting confections. Why not make it a cocktail crawl?Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | November 18, 2011 9:10 amWhat do men want? I sure as heck don't know. So this year, I'm going straight to the source for holiday gift ideas for guys.Read More