mario cortez
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San Diego born. Tijuana raised. Food reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle
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Las comidas corridas son el tasting menú del proletariado 🇲🇽
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Chilaquiles are elite and a decent hangover cure but def #2 to menudo. Something about that is magical for a hangover.
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Chilaquiles can be a hangover cure, vital fuel for a day’s labor or brunch content for your reels. Just don't call them "breakfast nachos." Here are my top 6 spots in SF 🇲🇽⤵️
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Where to find this crunchy, saucy Mexican brunch classic in S.F.
From red salsa to green and from crispy chips to soft and chewy, these are the six best spots for chilaquiles in San Francisco.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/chilaquiles-san-francisco-tortilla-21049926.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvcmVzdGF1cmFudHMvYXJ0aWNsZS9jaGlsYXF1aWxlcy1zYW4tZnJhbmNpc2NvLXRvcnRpbGxhLTIxMDQ5OTI2LnBocA%3D%3D&time=MTc2MzE1NDY1NzM0MA%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=Mg%3D%3D
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San Francisco's Mission District is a symbol of resilience, maintaining a lively mix of people and food, all with a one-of-a-kind spirit. Our restarant critic Cesar Hernández and I bring you THE guide to eating around the historic barrio.
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Where to eat in the Mission District, still one of S.F.’s best dining neighborhoods
From coffee to burritos, here's where to eat in the Mission District, still one of the city's most vibrant dining neighborhoods
https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2025/mission-district-restaurants/?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL3Byb2plY3RzLzIwMjUvbWlzc2lvbi1kaXN0cmljdC1yZXN0YXVyYW50cy8=&time=MTc2MzA1MTUxMjM2OQ==&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=Mg==
2 days ago
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That new Rosalía sounds like the Black Swan soundtrack only Sephiroth is down baaad
5 days ago
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Burky is an undusputed San Diego legend
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7 days ago
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A UK company no longer operates San Francisco's high profile dining venue Saluhall. Read more ⤵️
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The latest departure at S.F.’s IKEA-owned food hall? The operators
Since opening in 2024, Saluhall had been run by U.K.-based Kerb Food. That is no longer the case.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/ikea-saluhall-ingka-kerb-food-21141773.php
10 days ago
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Cenaduria Elvira, one of the Bay Area's best Mexican restaurants, is moving to a new location. Here's where ⤵️
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One of the Bay Area’s best Mexican restaurants began in a home. After 5 years, it’s moving out
After years of offering hard-to-find homestyle dishes from Mexico’s Jalisco state, one of the East Bay’s most prominent home restaurants is making the move to a full restaurant space.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/cenaduria-elvira-mexican-restaurant-oakland-21140726.php
10 days ago
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Not tsa at O'Hare inspecting and swabbing the tortillas in my backpack haha
11 days ago
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“I always saw him working... Sometimes, even at night, there he was, pushing his cart.”
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A San Diego paletero, who went viral with a heartfelt goodbye, is deported. ‘I’m leaving happy.’
Francisco Duarte was known around South San Diego for selling ice pops from his pushcart.
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/02/a-san-diego-paletero-who-went-viral-with-a-heartfelt-goodbye-is-deported-at-last-im-leaving-happy/
12 days ago
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The important thing is that Kendrick whooped drake. Ftd
14 days ago
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that game was pure cinema but ftd all day every day
19 days ago
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Imagine leaving tonight's game and the 110 is still backed up
19 days ago
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Cesar Hernandez
19 days ago
Maybe we should introduce a penalty shootout to the World Series
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Fidel Martinez
19 days ago
We’re living menos
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Rodrigo
22 days ago
I got to live through both Sonic on a Nintendo console and now Master Chief on a Playstation...
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A globe-trotting cocktail bar featuring the sounds and sips of Havana has landed in SF
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A globe-trotting cocktail bar brings the sips and sounds of far-flung destinations to S.F. First stop: Havana
The hospitality group behind some of San Francisco’s splashiest cocktail bars will be taking visitors around the world with its newest project.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/long-weekend-cocktail-bar-future-bars-21104930.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvcmVzdGF1cmFudHMvYXJ0aWNsZS9sb25nLXdlZWtlbmQtY29ja3RhaWwtYmFyLWZ1dHVyZS1iYXJzLTIxMTA0OTMwLnBocA%3D%3D&time=MTc2MTI0MTU4NTc2OA%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=Nw%3D%3D
23 days ago
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24 days ago
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COYOTE
24 days ago
While this federal administration has been busy empowering ICE to become, essentially, an extrajudicial militia allowed to disappear people from our streets, the Bay has been organizing. We will not be beaten down.
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What We Can Do About ICE
ICE is in the Bay Area. And yes, we can all do something about it.
https://www.coyotemedia.org/what-we-can-do-about-ice/
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24 days ago
EXCLUSIVE:
@sfchronicle.com
learns that more than 100 agents, including ICE and CBP are headed to San Francisco
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Exclusive: Major federal immigration operation headed to San Francisco Bay Area
More than 100 federal agents, including some from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Alameda base.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/sf-immigration-operation-21114328.php
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No more chasing popups. Maillards, one of the best burger operations in SF, has found a permanent location 🦆
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Some of the best smashburgers in S.F. finally have a permanent home
It’s undetermined if the line-drawing pop ups will continue after the brick-and-mortar operation starts sometime next year.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/maillards-two-pitchers-sf-21110877.php
24 days ago
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24 days ago
Government shutdown, unclear how troops will be paid at month's end... and this guy is getting a backseat SuperHornet ride like a make-a-wish kid
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The Bay Area is now home to the largest dim sum restaurant in the U.S. Here's your first look inside ⤵️
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The largest dim sum restaurant in the U.S. has arrived in the Bay Area
The fifth location of this growing Cantonese chain arrives in a part of the Bay Area with no other options for dim sum or large-scale group dining.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/hl-peninsula-castro-valley-21100487.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvcmVzdGF1cmFudHMvYXJ0aWNsZS9obC1wZW5pbnN1bGEtY2FzdHJvLXZhbGxleS0yMTEwMDQ4Ny5waHA%3D&time=MTc2MDcxNjE1ODkyMA%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=Mw%3D%3D
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this week for
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: I went to war-ravaged Portland to find out whether it’s still possible to get a decent macchiato there
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Portland, a ‘war zone?’ OK, sure. So how’s the food?
COYOTE’s war correspondent grabs brunch.
https://www.coyotemedia.org/portland-a-war-zone-ok-sure-so-hows-the-food/
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The Bay Area is now home to the largest dim sum restaurant in the U.S. Here's your first look inside ⤵️
www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaur...
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The largest dim sum restaurant in the U.S. has arrived in the Bay Area
The fifth location of this growing Cantonese chain arrives in a part of the Bay Area with no other options for dim sum or large-scale group dining.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/hl-peninsula-castro-valley-21100487.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvcmVzdGF1cmFudHMvYXJ0aWNsZS9obC1wZW5pbnN1bGEtY2FzdHJvLXZhbGxleS0yMTEwMDQ4Ny5waHA%3D&time=MTc2MDcxNjE1ODkyMA%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=Mw%3D%3D
29 days ago
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Some people really try and gatekeep "their" Tokyo recs like they didnt see those on an Asia's Top 50 list or a two-year-old Popeye issue
about 1 month ago
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The 31 Minutos Tiny Desk set was for the real ones fr fr
about 1 month ago
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Brazilians low-key more stoked on that Chavo del Ocho SNL skit than Mexicans
about 1 month ago
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Remember Palmer's Tavern in Pac Heights? It's aaaalmost ready to reopen
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After years of repairs, this popular S.F. restaurant and bar is finally reopening
After nearly two years of extensive repairs, this popular Pacific Heights bar and restaurant will be back in business.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/palmers-tavern-sf-reopening-21081034.php
about 1 month ago
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Vote Angel 2028🏳️⚧️ 👉😎👉
about 1 month ago
Someone: "omg did you hear? ICE is grabbing Black people now😨." Wtf, NOW?? They've been terrorizing Haitians since january. Are you telling me yall forgot about that?? Black people were some ofnthe first people they targeted
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Arsicault, makers of the best croissants in SF, are preparing a new downtown location. Here’s where 🥐
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The bakery behind S.F.’s best croissants is opening a new downtown location
A celebrated patisserie is bringing its flaky croissants to a new storefront in San Francisco.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/arsicault-bakery-21076303.php
about 2 months ago
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Kinda been saying this since I got here
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about 2 months ago
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None of the 2026 World Cup matches will be played in Chicago, so the comments about crime in Illinois are irrelevant
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about 2 months ago
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📉 The latest harbingers of the San Francisco Centre mall's ongoing decay: two more restaurants are closing
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‘The heartbeat here is gone’: Two more restaurants leaving downtown S.F. mall
New closures will leave just three chain restaurants in the food concourse of San Francisco’s largest mall.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/sf-centre-mall-restaurants-closing-21065329.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvcmVzdGF1cmFudHMvYXJ0aWNsZS9zZi1jZW50cmUtbWFsbC1yZXN0YXVyYW50cy1jbG9zaW5nLTIxMDY1MzI5LnBocA%3D%3D&time=MTc1ODgxNTAxNTY3MA%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=NQ%3D%3D
about 2 months ago
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Joe Betz, the prolific and hospitable owner of iconic San Francisco restaurant House of Prime Rib, has died.
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Joe Betz, owner of S.F.’s legendary House of Prime Rib, dies at 86
The longtime owner of the House of Prime Rib was known for his hospitality.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/joe-betz-dies-18434435.php?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=68d43659e5acb10001043b4b&utm_campaign=trueanthem%2B3988&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
about 2 months ago
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It's easy to get lost in the freezer aisle when choosing a simple pint of vanilla ice cream. So we blind-tasted 13 different options to find a winner
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We tasted popular ice cream brands from Bay Area grocery stores. This was the best
At Bay Area grocery stores, it’s easy to get lost in the freezer aisle. Picking up a simple pint of vanilla ice cream has never been a bigger dilemma. Allow us to help with our rankings.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/best-vanilla-ice-cream-20894569.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvcmVzdGF1cmFudHMvYXJ0aWNsZS9iZXN0LXZhbmlsbGEtaWNlLWNyZWFtLTIwODk0NTY5LnBocA%3D%3D&time=MTc1ODcyODczNjM2Ng%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=NA%3D%3D
about 2 months ago
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Arbitro no pites el final que se nos va el Canelo
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2 months ago
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Rodrigo
2 months ago
Men stage boxing matches only so they can sing songs with tears in their eyes with their homies
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Shoulda started in the parking lot like 2 hours ago tbh
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2 months ago
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Who would even order frijoles thru Doordash?
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2 months ago
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East Brother, one of the best breweries in the Bay Area, is unveiling its vast new downtown SF space next week
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Downtown S.F. gets huge beer garden from top local brewery
The new San Francisco brewery taproom will focus on classic beers, but also more attractions like foosball, billiards and darts.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/east-brother-beer-co-21037349.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvcmVzdGF1cmFudHMvYXJ0aWNsZS9lYXN0LWJyb3RoZXItYmVlci1jby0yMTAzNzM0OS5waHA%3D&time=MTc1NzY5NTYwNDgwOA%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=Mw%3D%3D
2 months ago
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Luke Steuber
over 1 year ago
Finally, news we can trust
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Megan Piontkowski illustration
3 months ago
"How to Report ICE" zines are available for free printable download for these places: California Chicago Colorado DC Metro Area Florida Massachusetts NC Triangle Area NYC Philly Pittsburgh Portland St. Louis Metro Area Washington State Zine request form in folder.
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Subs > dubs. Always
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2 months ago
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Rising rapper LaRussell has been sighted around the Bay Area's best ice cream spots the past couple of days. What's the artist up to??🍦
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Why a Bay Area rapper has been giving out free ice cream from local shops
A rising Bay Area rap star has been announcing free ice cream drops and showing up at local scoop shops.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/larussell-free-ice-cream-21030920.php
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Merriam-Webster
2 months ago
enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
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Pour one out for San Francisco's 21st Amendment Brewery. The craft beer pioneers will shut down in the coming months
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Bay Area craft beer institution is shutting down
Known for beers like Hell or High Watermelon and Brew Free or Die IPA, the major Bay Area brewery was bleeding cash, owners said.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/21st-amendment-brewery-closing-21031020.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvYXJ0aWNsZS8yMXN0LWFtZW5kbWVudC1icmV3ZXJ5LWNsb3NpbmctMjEwMzEwMjAucGhw&time=MTc1NzAxMzI4NTM4MQ%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=Mg%3D%3D
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The team behind SF favorite Rich Table is opening a new restaurant. The location? Inside the same Hayes Valley building. Read more⤵️
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Enduringly popular S.F. restaurant opening more casual spot next door
The team behind one of the city’s most acclaimed dining destinations is opening a new restaurant with more straightforward dishes and a vibe that’s a bit more loose.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/rich-table-bistro-21018337.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvcmVzdGF1cmFudHMvYXJ0aWNsZS9yaWNoLXRhYmxlLWJpc3Ryby0yMTAxODMzNy5waHA%3D&time=MTc1NjkxNTQwNDI1Ng%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=MQ%3D%3D
2 months ago
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Your nearest tea shop or café may soon increase prices on matcha, or even pull it from the menu. Some have already 🍵
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The Bay Area may be running out of matcha
Your nearest Bay Area tea shop or café may soon increase prices on matcha, or even pull its matcha lattes from the menu.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/matcha-price-menu-bay-area-21015350.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2Zvb2QvcmVzdGF1cmFudHMvYXJ0aWNsZS9tYXRjaGEtcHJpY2UtbWVudS1iYXktYXJlYS0yMTAxNTM1MC5waHA%3D&time=MTc1NjMxNTE5NjQxNA%3D%3D&rid=YjJjMGI1YTQtZDEyNi00MWE1LTgyODgtMjk5OWMwNzM0MDJl&sharecount=MA%3D%3D
3 months ago
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Peruvian cebiche is cool. But the Bay Area was sorely missing real pollo a la brasa 🐔
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This style of rotisserie chicken is a hit in the Bay Area
Peruvian cuisine has a rich history in the Bay Area dating. Now, a casual option that’s been missing from the scene is finally getting the spotlight.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/peruvian-chicken-rotisserie-20824783.php
3 months ago
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