Grit and Grub in San Francisco's Tenderloin

From down-and-out to up-and-coming— the city’s next Mission District.

I think you’re being paranoid. There was a time when I never had cash and charged everything. It certainly wasn’t part of my evil plan to claim all the airline miles in the world. Besides, there’s absolutely...

I think it’s reasonable to split checks when either: (A) Those present shared the dishes more or less evenly or would otherwise owe approximately the same amount of money for what they ordered, OR (B) People who would owe...

Buttermilk Pie with Fresh Berries

Thick Mixed Meat and Bean Stew

Pot-au-Feu in the Style of Albi

The sweet taste and superior density of these buns are worthy of the time spent preparing them.

Artichoke And Cardoon

artichoke and cardoon

Clam

clam

Georgia Faye’s Famous Porcupine Meatballs with Sauerkraut

We were just there in the first week of June (before the crowds really hit) and ate very well! (Mostly seafood as we are addicts). Check out the end of this thread for the most recent activity...

the app. If this is a way to encourage higher check averages, I think it would backfire. As I said, i wouldn’t order all that for myself, but if I’m with my boyfriend or a friend, we’ll split an appetizer, get...

Is it ever OK to walk on the check? My wife and I were at a neighborhood Italian restaurant which we like but is notorious for not serving the entrees at the same time. This visit, since it was just the two of us, I asked the...

In general the tips on split checks are better. When I had a large group at my rest I would always present each diner with a calculator ticket for the dish they ordered, as well as a “total” check for the group. This...

I have only sat at the bar there and had Belgian beer and their very good frites (served w/sage). Never any issues with attitude or inaccuracy; perhaps the bar vibe is different from the restaurant service itself. Will make sure...