Reported pieces, kitchen Q&As, and field notes on the businesses that make San Francisco. Every story attaches to a profile in the directory.
Thirteen years in, the snack that started as a one-off is still the first thing regulars order. A story about consistency, Hayes Valley, and the long life of a good idea.


How a savory cocktail became Hayes Valley's most-ordered drink.

From a Valencia Street wine bar to a Richmond bakery.

The wharf's last pier-to-plate kitchen on staying put.