Dining

Jul 5, 2009

At 100 years old, Shiner beers are more popular than ever, the oldest and largest craft beers in a state where people cling fiercely to their beer and to all things Texan.

Jul 3, 2009 | 4 comments

They made it big in the boom and survived the dotcom bust but San Jose's A.P. Stump's just couldn't hold on any longer.

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

ConAgra, the company that makes Slim Jim, has not produced the jerky treat since a North Carolina plant exploded, killing three employees. It was the only plant in the country that made the snappy sna...

Jul 2, 2009 | 1 comment

American Joey Chestnut goes for another International Hot Dog Eating Contest championship at annual July 4th Coney Island event.

Jul 1, 2009

Tacolicious Taco Stand Opens Some head south of the border to indulge a saucy temptation.Others, like Joe Hargrave, bring the indulgence to you.Still reeling from his love affair with Mexico City...

Jul 2, 2009 | 3 comments

An oversized Pez dispenser that was honored by Guinness World Records is getting a second look from the candy company for all the wrong reasons.

Jul 1, 2009

A range of international flavors and culinary talents round out Food and Wine magazine's annual Best New Chefs list, which recognizes the most creative and trailblazing chefs in the industry. Find out...

Jul 1, 2009

Rickhouse Bar Opens Dorothy: (Dizzy in the FiDi.) Oh, Toto, looks like we’re not in Kansas anymore. After all that spinning, I could use a drink.Toto: Ruff.Dorothy: Yes, it certainly was. Oh...

Jul 1, 2009

Kick off July with a comedy show, cheap sangria and a play based on a classic story.

Jul 1, 2009

The Plant Cafe Organic Restaurant and Cafe Opens They say only the good die young. (Rest in peace, MJ).But eat well at The Plant Cafe Organic and you just might live a long, thrilling life.The cozy...

Jul 1, 2009

Horatius Bistro and Market Gallery Opens For you, all things Latin roll off the tongue.An exception? The language itself.But you can still carpe diem when you get your masters in international flavors...

Jun 30, 2009

Following in the footsteps of Pacific Catch, Farina and Sushi Bistro, Tartine is the latest San Francisco eatery to be featured prominently in a national television campaign by the Apple iPhone. But unlike...

Jun 29, 2009

It was about a year ago that the $100 million Ghirardelli revitalization project took flight; 12 months later, work on the Gary Danko brasserie is still quiet while O'Neill's...

Jun 29, 2009

Bay Area original Joseph Schmidt Confectioners is closing its stores and factory.

Jun 29, 2009 | 6 comments

Forget pleasing Padma, former "Top Chef" contestant Howie Kleinberg tries his hand at pleasing his own 'hood with his latest venture, Bulldog BBQ.

Jun 29, 2009 | 3 comments

Between your sips, slurps and swigs, the way you hold your glass may be saying a whole lot about your personality.

Jun 26, 2009

Dicey name for new menu item

Jun 26, 2009

Restaurateurs who can't sell their businesses despite their best efforts might want to consider doing something attention-getting.

Jun 29, 2009

The Eater blog takes a a look at the most awe-inspiring tweets from local and national restaurant figures.

Jun 25, 2009

San Anselmo eatery stripped of honors.

Jun 25, 2009

A new restaurant opens on the Embarcadero.

Jun 25, 2009

Michael Chiarello shares secret of avoiding confrontation with angry eaters.

Jun 24, 2009 | 1 comment

A handheld meal from tiny sandwich shop in a bad part of town is getting a push from Playboy.

Jun 23, 2009

The Old Clam House on Bayshore Boulevard is up for sale.