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A man in a suit sits at a desk with a laptop and nameplate, appearing to listen during a formal meeting. Another person is seated in the background.

Vacant grocery-store tax polls well but may not survive, says Supervisor Mahmood

by Io Yeh Gilman July 13, 2026, 6:25 pmJuly 28, 2026, 11:18 pm

Street view of "Namaste Indian Cuisine" restaurant with outdoor seating, string lights, large windows, and a red double-door entrance at 2848.

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Review: Namaste Indian Cuisine brings excellent Indian eats

by Maria C. Ascarrunz June 18, 2026, 10:00 amJuly 29, 2026, 12:23 am

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S.F. supervisor proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired ‘Affordable Groceries Act’

by Eleni Balakrishnan June 16, 2026, 11:10 amJuly 29, 2026, 4:37 pm

A storefront with a green and red awning displays "Sit Wah Food Inc." and a large "Grand Opening" banner; cars pass by on the street in front.

For Chinese groceries in the Sunset, ‘grand opening’ signs endure for years

by Iryna Humenyuk May 2, 2026, 5:00 amJuly 29, 2026, 4:18 am

Two women stand talking outside a restaurant with large windows and a red sign that reads "kitchen Istanbul." Diners are visible inside the restaurant.

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Review: Kitchen Istanbul brings Turkish delights to the Richmond

by Maria C. Ascarrunz April 12, 2026, 4:00 amJuly 29, 2026, 2:34 am

A person stands outside Jay's Cheesesteak restaurant with a yellow and red checkered facade, yellow awning, and signs for cheesesteaks and vegetarian options.

Jay’s Cheesesteak, institution on 21st St., set to close at the end of the month

by Sophia Rerucha March 20, 2026, 1:31 pmJuly 29, 2026, 6:09 am

People walk on a wet city sidewalk under umbrellas near storefronts, including Sushi Easy and Valencia Cyclery, during dusk or early evening.

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Restaurant review: Sushi Easy offers affordable sushi in the Mission

by Maria C. Ascarrunz March 16, 2026, 11:00 amJuly 29, 2026, 3:00 am

Two people walk on a city sidewalk at night past a lit restaurant with large windows and a pink sign above the entrance. A parked scooter is visible.

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Restaurant review: Hi Hat, your neighborhood pizza joint

by Maria C. Ascarrunz March 1, 2026, 10:00 amJuly 29, 2026, 6:58 am

A person walks toward the entrance of a black building with a neon "BAR" sign and "food + drink + tours" written above the door at 275, during dusk.

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Review: At Bar Brucato, savor the bitter and the sweet of it all

by Maria C. Ascarrunz February 1, 2026, 11:51 amJuly 29, 2026, 5:32 am

Three people stand in front of a green restaurant storefront with a sign that reads "Cocina Maribel Mexican Restaurant.

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Cocina Mamá Cholita: Mother-son duo brings Michoacán to the Mission

by Sage Ríos Mace December 24, 2025, 7:00 amMarch 26, 2026, 4:01 pm

Sidewalk view of a modern building with large glass windows and metal siding, partially shaded by trees, on a clear day.

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Review: Shizen Vegan Sushi & Omakase aims high and nails it

by Maria C. Ascarrunz December 19, 2025, 11:55 amDecember 19, 2025, 3:20 pm

Storefront of Pho Star restaurant with a teal exterior, large windows, and a sign advertising noodle soups, sandwiches, and grill; an "OPEN" sign is visible in the window.

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Review: Phở Star, casual Vietnamese in the Mission District

by Maria C. Ascarrunz November 26, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:45 am

Seniors in Chinatown

Where San Franciscans can find a free Thanksgiving dinner

by Nicholas David November 25, 2025, 2:07 pmNovember 26, 2025, 7:06 pm

Two people stand in front of an orange and yellow marigold backdrop; one holds a certificate recognizing Lorina Maza Chaltlat for her tacos in Ventura County.

‘Mole to Die For’: Mission District chefs cook up their best for annual contest

by Sage Ríos Mace November 15, 2025, 7:51 pmMarch 26, 2026, 4:01 pm

A person walks past the corner entrance of Big Finish Wine Tavern on a city street lined with buildings and shopfronts.

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Review: May Big Finish Wine Tavern live long and prosper

by Maria C. Ascarrunz November 2, 2025, 10:25 amDecember 9, 2025, 12:06 pm

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