Eat & Drink

Does Bacchus live in Bolinas?

Worlds removed from the oeno-technocrats of Napa and Sonoma, self-taught vintner Sean Thackrey relies on centuries-old texts to produce some of America’s most coveted wine. Now he’s going to try to make enough for mere mortals to enjoy.

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Best of food & drink

Whether it's seasonal cocktails or garden-grown dishes, San Francisco is known for its obsession with palate pleasers. But you won't find Slanted Door or Pat Kuleto on this year's list.

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Fifth time’s a charm

Laurent Manrique brings the flavors of Gascony to the most recent incarnation of Fifth Floor.

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Praise the lard

Wallow in the goodness, pig fat is making a comeback.

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Black magic

Smells like Gilroy. Tastes like Gilroy. Definitely isn't Gilroy.

Cue up the ’cots

Tangy and sweet, fresh apricots get their day in the sun.

Ding-dong, the $5 upscale cocktail is (not quite) dead

Nobody needs a happy hour to rationalize drinking. Leaving work early for a cocktail, however, requires something special.

Five great you-pick farms

As summer rolls in, produce lovers take matters into their own hands at any of the numerous you-pick farms in the Bay Area. Here are five of our favorites.

A King among cooks

7/2/08—Food reviewer Scott Hocker toasts James Beard winner Niloufer Ichaporia King.

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New restaurant reviews

Fish & Farm, Jin Sho, and Mono.

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Restaurant updates

Updates abound at Cafe Majestic, Quince, Terra, and Absinthe.

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Five great savory breakfast snacks

Whether you grab a sugar-crusted muffin or a chocolate-laden croissant, breakfast on the go too often resembles dessert. These five portable morning meals take a walk on the savory side.

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Enrico's on the run

Having already enjoyed what seem like more lives than an alley cat, Enrico’s in Nor

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