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San Francisco is a place that defies legibility. It’s hard, yet very fun to love – and definitely not for everyone.

Soaking in the public hot springs of Kinosaki Onsen and feasting on luxurious Tsuiyama snow crabs are the "reward" challenges the bus and train teams have to complete this week during their battle.

Associate restaurant critic Cesar Hernandez shares his process for choosing the best Berkeley restaurants.

These are best restaurants in Oakland, Berkeley and beyond, according to restaurant critics Soleil Ho and Cesar Hernandez. Find top-notch tacos, splurge-worthy fine dining restaurants and other inventive fare in the Bay Area's most dynamic place to dine.

It’s not goodbye forever, as June’s Pizza plans to look for another space to serve...

A Berkeley Restaurant’s Instagram Films Are a Pandemic-Times Delight Ippuku’s whimsical videos are the best thing going on Bay Area food Instagram Share this story MaSa3film A man stands outside his house, a confused look on his face, as melancholy piano music tinkles in the background. He searches his pockets; he peeks underneath the door mat. Finally, he finds it — not his keys, but a big-ass yakitori skewer that the guy pulls out from inside his jacket before going in for a big bite. �...

Iyasare’s Osechi Sushi will be available on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Iyasare We’re more than ready to say goodbye to 2020, and although the new year might not bring immediate relief from the intense, insane and frustrating effects of the pandemic (the recent stimulus package will help small businesses with loans, but it does not offer grants for restaurants), we’re still hoping for better times in the future. Below, we’ve compiled a list of East Bay restaurants, catering groups and pop-...

Where to order Christmas takeout in the East Bay Feast your eyes on our bountiful list of East Bay restaurants and caterers offering special holiday menus to enjoy at home. FOB Kitchen’s Holiday Kamayan feast includes lechon, pancit and other Filipino dishes, fruit and banana leaves, and set up instructions. Photo: FOB Kitchen I’ll be home for Christmas, as you will likely be too. With indoor and outdoor dining on hold, and gatherings with outside households strongly discouraged as COVID-19...