Brrrrrr.  I know it’s cliche for San Franciscans to complain about the weather, but it’s mighty chilly out.  The good news is that it’s perfect weather for winter warmers, imperial stouts and spiced dark ales, poured around a raging winter fire.  Or in my case, huddled around a space heater sat next to a non-functional-but-still-leaks-cold-air-fireplace. [...]

Local: Mission Eatery wants to be much more than a restaurant. It’s a combination of a sandwich shop, bakery, cookbook library, pop-up restaurant, and cooking class space.  I’ve tried most of these iterations – the brioche at Knead is outstanding, the braised lamb sandwich is my favorite, the prix fixe dinner is an outstanding deal [...]