The SF World Spirits Competition is a farce. Liquor brands pay big entry fees to get in. Last year, 88% of entrants won medals and a whopping 34% won the coveted gold or double gold. It is little more than a revenue generating... (4 replies, last updated by ed1066 August 11, 2009)

best gin at the World Spirits Competition last fall. Dogfish Head Brewery also branched out with a distillery making vodka, gin, several rums, and a tequilla. Craft distilling is on the rise in the US and there are many other... (17 replies, last updated by birddog May 12, 2007)

D&M Liquors on Fillmore in San Francisco. www.dandm.com (1 reply, last updated by sku September 16, 2007)

Beverages & More is a chain with three stores in San Francisco and a couple of dozen in other cities around the area, including, up wine-country way, San Rafael, Novato, and Santa Rosa. (20 replies, last updated by wally September 28, 2007)

I just heard about this competition recently and thought that it was very interesting. Apparently there was a State Wide Sushi competition back in September. Sushi Bistro and Zushi Puzzle were selected to be in the finals to... (6 replies, last updated by cici January 5, 2006)

anyone been to this event last year? how was it? does it worth $40 admission? thanks! (11 replies, last updated by Steve G February 16, 2006)

, I did ate in over 60 Michelin starred restaurants in France, Italy, London and Madrid, as well as numerous 'world class' restaurants in NYC, San Francisco, Tokyo and Hong Kong! (17 replies, last updated by Russell April 1, 2005)

We will be doing the “touristy” scene (Alcatraz, Golden Gate, Lombard Street, etc.) all day and will need lunch and possibly dinner and have no idea of where to eat. We want to “experience” San Francisco,... (18 replies, last updated by machochef December 17, 2003)

As a newcomer, I have yet to find a great sushi place in San Francisco. Any thoughts?? (43 replies, last updated by Millhouse July 30, 2008)

defeats the best tasting beans in the world. In terms of taste I think BB has the corner on freshness and subtlety – although alot of people here are miffed at them for something beyond their flavor profile. Graffeo is a... (60 replies, last updated by Nancy Berry May 24, 2007)

This is from The Guardian, July 1. "Best pizza in the world" You want to taste the real thing? Then track down the champion pizza maker in Naples Barbara McMahon Saturday July 1, 2006 The Guardian Il campione ... Pasquale Sivo (1 reply, last updated by yayadave July 6, 2006)

I’ve been consistently disappointed in the San Francisco shawerma offerings, and am interested in additional recommendations within the city. The Truly Med on 16th is passable and fresh tasting, but both the chicken and the... (39 replies, last updated by dhoffman1421 August 29, 2007)

In the space formerly occupied by Cafe Cuvee, (across the street from the Safeway) A new sign has appeared announcing "World of Sausage"! (competition with Rosemunde?) In keeping with the new naming tradition of San Francisco... (2 replies, last updated by chowhoundX April 28, 2004)

San Marcos has chipotle in adobe sauce under the supervision of the STAR K. And like any other food competitions, cholent should be judged on Taste, texture, creativity and presentation....well the first three at least i’ve... (12 replies, last updated by kosherKING2711 October 10, 2008)

to have a wood-fired oven in the parking lot outside his pizzeria in Castro Valley for only one day, to serve the pizza that won the competition. My wife and I made the trek out from San Francisco to try this pizza, and it was... (21 replies, last updated by sugartoof October 9, 2009)