Making Gefilte Fish

The classic Jewish holiday dish, made from scratch at Firefly Restaurant in San Francisco.

Grit and Grub in San Francisco's Tenderloin

From down-and-out to up-and-coming— the city’s next Mission District. (By Lessley Anderson)

San Francisco to David Chang: Go Momofuku Yourself

SF sides with figs, not the NYC chef. (By Joyce Slaton)

WhiskyFest Recap, San Francisco

A few highlights from the big brown booze celebration. (By Roxanne Webber)

Many have left their hearts in Mission District taquerias. (By Tea Austen Weaver)

Roland’s is the real deal. (By Cicely Wedgeworth)

A controversial San Francisco Chronicle story says experienced cooks are becoming a rare species in the city. (By Nicholas Day)

That’s the question posed by San Francisco Chronicle restaurant reviewer Michael Bauer. With a slew of taxes, and new wage and sick-leave requirements for staff, is the cost of running a restaurant in S.F. too high? (By Tea Austen Weaver)

Soup dumplings and porky delights at Bund Shanghai. (By Cicely Wedgeworth)

Don’t you hate it when a foodie comes to town and, in one week, manages to eat in restaurants you’ve been meaning to check out for the past year? (By Tea Austen Weaver)

Notable quotes from this week. (By Cicely Wedgeworth)

Notable quotes from this week. (By Cicely Wedgeworth)

Sartoris Stripe Platter

This plate’s a keeper.

Where to Eat on Thanksgiving

Dine out and relax for the holiday in Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Gone Crabbin'

CHOW spends a seasick day on a crab boat south of San Francisco. (By Jason Horn)