Food & Drink

Dining: Chez Jacques, French and Reasonably Priced
Dining

Chez Jacques, French and Reasonably Priced

Since 2001, it’s offered moderately-priced, bistro-style food and wine.

Plenty of Horne: Aladdin Brings Cafe to City Hall
Plenty of Horne

Aladdin Brings Cafe to City Hall

The Middle Eastern-restaurant is also located at Public Market and Amtrak station.

Bar Exam: History of the Up and Under
Bar Exam

History of the Up and Under

It dates back a century, was a Polish bar, "soft drink parlor" and a house of blues.

Weekly Happy Hour: Brenner Brewing Launches Happy Hour
Weekly Happy Hour

Brenner Brewing Launches Happy Hour

Micro-brewer offers nine of its beers, six guest beers and a “magic” way to lower prices.

Dining: Easy Tyger Shows Promise
Dining

Easy Tyger Shows Promise

We went there opening night and liked both the food and atmosphere.

Now Serving: A Second Screaming Tuna Comes to Tosa
Now Serving

A Second Screaming Tuna Comes to Tosa

Screaming Tuna opening in Downtown Tosa, K2 expanding, Simmer closing.

Bar Exam: Benelux Stars Where Speakeasy Stood
Bar Exam

Benelux Stars Where Speakeasy Stood

Once a dive with bootleg liquor, now a spectacular setting for world class Belgian brews.

Now Serving: Pastiche Leaving Bay View for Downtown
Now Serving

Pastiche Leaving Bay View for Downtown

And Carnevor, Ruyi and Screaming Tuna will have new menus.

Weekly Happy Hour: Safe House Does Do Deals
Weekly Happy Hour

Safe House Does Do Deals

Even if you’re not a spy, you get cut-rate wine and beer on week nights, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Weekly Happy Hour: Highbury Has Morning Happy Hours
Weekly Happy Hour

Highbury Has Morning Happy Hours

Plus lots of soccer. And cider. And the best DJ night in town.

Now Serving: Street Food Tapas for Brady Street
Now Serving

Street Food Tapas for Brady Street

And a new pie place for 55th and North. Both places sound yummy.

Dining: Movida a Great Choice for Spanish Food
Dining

Movida a Great Choice for Spanish Food

Wonderful food, great desserts, very dim lighting. But be careful about the Iberian ham.