Even if the food sucked, the Sausage Factory would surely have become a Castro favorite for the name alone. However, the food -- thick, meaty sauces and [more...]

What I love most about Harvey's is that they provide diner-sized portions of diner-hearty food in a much cleaner, cozier atmosphere than you'll find in the average [more...]

Benicia (pronounced ben-EE-sha, NOT ben-IH-sha) is a little undiscovered jewel box in the East Bay. With its clean streets, smiling families and beautiful views of the water every way you turn, this would be the perfect place to settle [more...]

I was raised on Kinder's sandwiches, and now I wish to pass the tradition on to a new generation. This small chain of world-class delis (pronounced to rhyme with [more...]

Whether you're in Union Square to shop, work or people-watch, do yourself a favor by taking a minute to sit at the Emporio Rulli Cafe in the square [more...]

Pay a visit to the Bullshead Restaurant if you're interested in sampling what the website calls "the finest tasting hamburgers in the land." This cozy little [more...]

If you find yourself hungry in the Inner Sunset, drop by Toasties for a quality sandwich. I recommend the crab melt and the curly garlic fries, but don't be afraid [more...]

If you've fallen for one of SF's last remaining carnivores, taking them to Guerra's Deli & Meats will ensure you have a long, happy future together. No one who's [more...]

If you like food that is good, you'll want to check out Zadin, the new Vietnamese restaurant in the Castro. The selection is limited, but each option is a pearl of [more...]

In a green-thinking city, it makes sense that one of its largest street fairs is going green as well. The Union Street Festival is taking on a green tint as of [more...]

Some claim Tartine is the best bakery in the city. Others vote for Miette. However, those of us lucky enough to live in the Castro vote for Sweet [more...]

If you want to party in the Castro but you're not into drugs and alcohol, check out the Castro Country Club. This is a clean and sober space located in a gorgeous [more...]

Greens is one of the top vegetarian restaurants in the nation, and we're lucky enough to have it right here in our very own Fort Mason. Blanketed by lovely [more...]

Want to see what this raw food craze is all about? (If your answer is "What raw food craze?"...well, you have a point. But I digress.) Alive! Restaurant offers an [more...]

Hawaiian restaurants seem to sprout up and disappear with the regularity of tides in this city. However, you can be reasonably sure that daKine's Hawaiian BBQ will [more...]

Axum Cafe in the Lower Haight serves a mean dish of Tibsie Lamb. This Ethiopian restaurant is a fail-safe option for a second or third date. The food is great, the [more...]

When you just want a solid breakfast of carbs and grease -- in other words, when you are seriously hungover -- the Tennessee Grill is always a safe option. Here you'll find large portions of sturdy diner food that sticks to your insides [more...]

The Trolley Caffe has excellent sandwiches, including a top shelf vegetarian menu. The coffee is decent, but the decor is adorable, especially the lovely mural inside. Don't miss this very pleasant place to kill an hour. Would be [more...]

Taylor's is a great destination for tourist and local alike. At the north end of the Ferry Building, this joint consistently serves up great burgers, fantastic shakes, and sides like spicy sweet potato fries. YUM! It's walking distance [more...]

The Pacific Coast Brewing Company in Oakland is one of those independent places that feels like a chain. Is there a "Build Your Own Brewery" kit that these [more...]