FEATURES

Read about the latest industry techniques, trends, and ideas as well as personal stories from restaurant professionals around the country.

Jason Lyons 10/10/26 Jason Lyons 10/10/26

Celebrating the Flavors of the Nile

Chef Philip Sanad is digging into the past for his pop-up, cooking personal dishes informed by recipes from pre-modern Egypt.

Jason Lyons 10/7/26 Jason Lyons 10/7/26

San Francisco chefs are doubling down on the humble salad, highlighting local produce as well as savvy techniques.

Team StarChefs 10/6/26 Team StarChefs 10/6/26

As restaurants scale back their investment in pastry, we asked local chefs how and why the profession continues to thrive in the Bay.

David Barzelay 9/30/26 David Barzelay 9/30/26

Chef David Barzelay’s letter to San Francisco-Oakland's hospitality community

Emily Genova 9/25/26 Emily Genova 9/25/26

The Mesoamerican inspiration behind Pastry Chef Kelli Huerta’s standout chocolate course at Californios

Katie Walsh 9/24/26 Katie Walsh 9/24/26

How the Bay's chefs are translating California’s towering trees into one-of-a-kind dishes

Team StarChefs 9/20/26 Team StarChefs 9/20/26

An in-depth look at some of our favorite dishes and cocktails from our time on the ground in the Bay Area.