Friday June 18, 2010 Updated 8:05 PM PDT
At Osteria Stellina in Point Reyes, chef-owner Christian Calazzo takes the 'buy local' movement one step further - nearly everything on the menu comes from within 50 miles.
Bay Area chefs are creating vegan food that is anything but bland.
Many think she's wacky, but Alice Waters' push for local and organic is setting national agenda.
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.
Local establishments are pulling out all the stops for the 2010 World Cup. Here's where to eat, drink and watch »
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.
Bette's Oceanview Diner is an East Bay institution, but Bette and her husband, Manfred, are far from slowing down.
More Bay Area restaurants are investing time and energy in creating unusual liquor-free drinks to serve their patrons.
The Food & Wine critics choose their five favorite food items in the Bay Area.
Check out SFGate's guide to dining out as a vegan or vegetarian in the Bay Area.
This year's batch of Bay Area chefs to watch is just as promising as years past.
Formidable wine duo Andy Erickson and Annie Favia have their own fun with Favia wines.
Loaded with fresh herbs and citrus, this version of lap kai is an easy-to-make main course salad.
The second modern American restaurant from Neil Jorgenson and chef Bruce Binn of Spork, has opened in S.F.'s Mint Plaza.
The third San Francisco location of Perry's, plus Fondue Cowboy and the Brick Yard open.
Two new Sunday farmers' markets are up and running in time for summer's produce binge.
I noticed Sheba was putting on a few lbs. So just this week we decided to cut back her food consumption ...
Mourad Lahlou goes to the market, Elizabeth Falkner goes to Bubble Lounge, Neyah White goes to a whiskey...
7:05 PM #amextrade & #fwclassic on the way to to top of Aspen mountain for the sunset (offalchris)
6:51 PM @alisoncook thanks and happy birthday! (dcpatterson)
6:40 PM my fellow Cahors skeptic, @patcisco, weighs in ... RT From Zester, on Malbec in Cahors, this week: bit.ly/bkU5OC (jbonne)
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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