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Remembering The Mandarin, the Ghirardelli Square mecca of regional Chinese cuisine
San Francisco food icon Cecilia Chiang, proprietor of the legendary Mandarin restaurant, died Wednesday at the age of 100, and with her goes a century of taste memories and a long lifetime of stories spanning two continents and multiple wars. Read More
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Buena Vista Cafe gets landmark plaque honoring its Irish coffee-soaked history
Here are some shots of Saturday’s unveiling of a new landmark plaque honoring the U.S. birthplace of the whiskey-and-caffeine concoction Irish coffee. Read More
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Iconic Ghirardelli sign returns to Ghirardelli Square after restoration
The landmark illuminated Ghirardelli sign went back up Thursday morning, after a dark and dismal couple of months in which it was missing. Read More
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Mysterious, months-long fuel leak near Hyde Street Pier prompts extended cleanup effort
Investigators are still seeking the source of the fuel leak in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, which is home to sea lions and other marine life. Read More
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24 Hour Fitness to permanently close nearly half its San Francisco locations
The company has declared bankruptcy and is closing locations across the country, with the Bay Area particularly hard-hit. Read More
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SF's small museums fight to survive in a world without patrons
Big museums are likely to survive the crisis, but smaller ones without endowments are staring down a collapse in tourism. Read More
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Fried chicken chain named 'America's best' debuts new location in Fisherman's Wharf
Craving fried chicken? You're in luck. Read More
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SF Eats: Insomnia Cookies to open first Bay Area store, El Farolito closes Beach St. location, more
Plus, a hit Korean fried chicken chain is coming to the Metreon. Read More
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SF weekend: Women’s March, Pier 39 sea lion celebration, Black & Brown Comix Festival, more
Here's where to get out and about for your three-day weekend. Read More
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New NBC series shot in North Beach premieres tonight
NBC's new dramedy "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" is set in San Francisco, with some scenes filmed in North Beach. Read More
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SF weekend: Halloween festivities, rescue animal fair, free science event at Oracle Park, more
Halloween fun is extending into the weekend, as are lively events like an ocean-centric art show and massive ballpark science fair. Read More
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Gold Dust Lounge closed indefinitely after electrical issue, flood
The bar's owners say it's "closed until further notice" as they deal with the aftermath. Read More
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SF Eats: Cellarmaker launches anniversary beers, events; Macondray to open on Polk; more
Plus, a popular burrito chain has shuttered an SF location. Read More
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SF weekend: Wharf Fest & chowder cook-off, witchcraft film festival, earthquake safety fair, more
Honor the 30th anniversary of Loma Prieta with a safety session, then catch vintage witchcraft flicks or drop in at the Potrero Hill Festival. Read More
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SFMTA to trim F-line schedule, citing operator shortage
The current schedule reflects "the number of part time operators we wish we had", said SFMTA's Julie Kirschbaum. Read More
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FiDi/North Beach crime: Teen steals restaurant's alcohol; man shot in attempted necklace theft; more
In one incident, two women robbed a man of his watch at gunpoint. Read More
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FiDi/North Beach crime: Teens arrested for pepper spray-fueled phone snatching, more
In one incident, a hot prowl burglar robbed a man while he was in the shower. Read More
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SF weekend: 4th of July fireworks, Fillmore Jazz Festival, SF Boba Fest, more
The city's official fireworks display, plus street festivals galore, offer lots of fun this weekend. Read More
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FiDi/North Beach crime: Bank robber gets cold feet; woman robbed at gunpoint in her home; more
In one incident, a man was robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the day in the Financial District. Read More
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SF weekend: Pride parade, dog-friendly 'yappy hour,' Soy and Tofu Festival, more
Here are our top event picks for the weekend. Read More
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Community invited to weigh in on massive Market Street overhaul
The city is hosting an open house to share its plans for totally revamping 2.2 miles of Market Street, including closing it to private cars. Read More
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FiDi/North Beach crime: Man arrested for assault outside club, 4 teens rob man at knifepoint, more
In one incident, eight men surrounded two teens waiting for a bus and robbed them at gunpoint. Read More
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FiDi/North Beach crime: Car sale leads to gunpoint robbery, robber throws man from wheelchair, more
In one incident, a man was stabbed in the back in an unprovoked attack in broad daylight. Read More
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SF Eats: Jardinière to close after 22 years, Ballast Point nixes planned Mission Bay brewpub, more
"I'm ready to put it to rest," said chef Traci Des Jardins of her flagship restaurant's impending closure. Read More