Food
Thursday May 27, 2010 Updated 3:19 PM PDT
Fancy fixings popping up
The latest venture born from the temporary eatery craze, Pop-Up General Store in Oakland carries wares made with pristine ingredients by notable Bay Area chefs.
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No meat, no milk, no limits
Bay Area chefs are creating vegan food that is anything but bland.
Food crusader
Many think she's wacky, but Alice Waters' push for local and organic is setting national agenda.
Celebrate spring's bounty
Though the season has gotten off to a late start, spring fruits and veggies, like strawberries, rhubarb, peas, artichokes and mint, are finally starting to arrive in markets.
No rest for Bette
Bette's Oceanview Diner is an East Bay institution, but Bette and her husband, Manfred, are far from slowing down.
Booze-free beverages
More Bay Area restaurants are investing time and energy in creating unusual liquor-free drinks to serve their patrons.
Chronicle critics play favorites
The Food & Wine critics choose their five favorite food items in the Bay Area.
Tyler has big plans
With three restaurants slated to open this summer, a line of organic baby food, an iPhone app and his own wine label, Florence isn't a chef by any typical defintion.
Bay Area vegan living
Check out SFGate's guide to dining out as a vegan or vegetarian in the Bay Area.
Rising Star Chefs 2010
This year's batch of Bay Area chefs to watch is just as promising as years past.
Peppered Portobello Mushroom Sandwich With Caper Aioli, Caramelized Fennel & Onion
This is based on the most popular sandwich at Encuentro in Oakland's Jack London Square.
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Comstock Saloon opens
Absinthe owner Bill Russell-Shapiro and his star bartenders open this bar in North Beach.
Market Watch
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Restaurant openings
Local Mission Eatery, Pica Pica Maize Kitchen and Fleur de Sel open in SF.
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Drama in the dining room
Sometimes I'm called upon to give advice to both sides of the table. Here's a recent email from a...
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From four-star spots to cozy neighborhood joints, these are Michael Bauer's picks for the best in Bay Area dining. With 360-degree views.
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