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Costco Bringing Back Free Samples in June... but With New RulesCostco Bringing Back Free Samples in June… but With New Rules
By - posted 5/29/2020
Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that on Thursday Costco announced that they will indeed be bringing back free samples in “mid-June” for the first time in nearly 3 months. Costco’s CFO said on an earnings call Thursday that there will likely be new rules and the samples won’t be more...

The "Great American Takeout Day" is 3/24The “Great American Takeout Day” is 3/24
By - posted 3/24/2020
Eat & Drink

Today is The Great American Takeout Day. Everyone is encouraged to order delivery or takeout on 3/24 to help save our restaurants. Plus, if you share a tweet today with #thegreatamericantakeout, Smithfield Foods will make a $5 donation to help support the employees of food and beverage industry, up to $100,000. Takeout for more...

The San Francisco Winter Cocktail PartyThe San Francisco Winter Cocktail Party
By - posted 12/6/2019
Eat & Drink

You’re invited to San Francisco’s Winter Cocktail Party, a special celebration of seasonal cocktails with a DJ after party. And it all takes place at Bar Fluxus, SF’s newest art bar that’s tucked away in a secret alley you’d never find on your own. The San Francisco Winter Cocktail Party – Friday, December more...

T-Mobile VIP Pop-Up: Free Open Bar + Celebrity ChefsT-Mobile VIP Pop-Up: Free Open Bar + Celebrity Chefs
By - posted 8/29/2019
Eat & Drink

T-Mobile San Francisco Signature Series celebrates artists and creators through this exclusive VIP event. Join us for a curated evening of catered food and drinks and meet celebrity tastemakers and innovators in the culinary world. We will be showcasing a collection of Food & Wine enthusiasts and hearing them tell their more...

National Ice Cream DayNational Ice Cream Day
By - posted 7/16/2019
Eat & Drink

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with super, awesome, cheap (or free) ice cream deals like $1.25 sundaes at Fenton’s, free Mochi Ice Cream at Uniqlo Union Square, and a National Ice Cream Day celebration in San Francisco!

Free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream DayFree Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Day
By - posted 4/9/2019
Eat & Drink

Mmmm… Tuesday, April 9, 2019 is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s, and you know what that means… free ice cream for you. As long as you don’t mind waiting in really long lines, almost all Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops in the Bay Area (and around the world, for that matter) more...

Presidio Picnic Returns for 2019Presidio Picnic Returns for 2019
By - posted 3/30/2019
Eat & Drink

San Francisco’s favorite family picnic is back for 2019. Presidio Picnic brings together the best of the Bay Area food scene with the beauty of this national park site and views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Held on the seven acre Main Parade Ground lawn, this weekly community more...

Free Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cone DayFree Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cone Day
By - posted 3/17/2019
Celebrations, Eat & Drink

Dairy Queen is celebrating their 79th anniversary on the first day of spring by hooking up everyone with a free small vanilla soft-serve cone with the signature curl on top. There’s not a DQ in San Francisco proper, but there’s plenty a short drive away. But take note that this deal more...

Off the Grid Fort Mason is Back for 2019Off the Grid Fort Mason is Back for 2019
By - posted 3/7/2019
Eat & Drink

More than 30 food vendors, with a full bar and bands and DJs? Now that’s a party; it’s also California’s largest weekly street food market. Discover everything from Beijing-style crisp-fried crepes (Jianbing) and Filipino desserts, to handmade pasta, Neapolitan pizza, and Haitian pork griot – along with sheltered lounge spaces and communal firepits. Off the more...

Final Days of SF Restaurant WeekFinal Days of SF Restaurant Week
By - posted 1/27/2019
Eat & Drink

SF Restaurant Week is a 9-day celebration of our world-class dining community when frugal foodies get to eat their way through nearly 130 restaurants around San Francisco. Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus to showcase their passion for sharing great food with diners. Eat at four or more participating restaurants more...

The Great Mac 'n' Cheese Melt-OffThe Great Mac ‘n’ Cheese Melt-Off
By - posted 1/11/2019
Eat & Drink

After a long, under-cheesed year, the Biggest FêTe Du Fromage in San Francisco is returning to SoMa StrEat Food Park. Have a gouda time at this havarti party, where fifteen of the best food trucks and pop-up shops will be mixing and melting over 20 mouthwatering Mac ‘n Cheese specials. Who more...

The San Francisco Winter Cocktail PartyThe San Francisco Winter Cocktail Party
By - posted 1/9/2019
Eat & Drink

You’re invited to San Francisco’s first Winter Cocktail Party of 2019… a special celebration of classic (but not so well known) cocktails like the White Negroni, Caipirinha and, our favorite, the New York Sour. Make it your New Year’s Resolution to find a new cocktail to fall in love with. And it all more...

Shake Shack Comes to the Bay Area (Finally!)
By - posted 12/13/2018
Eat & Drink

Bringing burgers to the Bay! Shake Shack opens its first Bay Area location on Saturday, December 15, 2018.  Keeping it local, they’re sourcing sweet potato buns from Tartine Bakery and chocolate for their frozen custard from Dandelion Chocolate. Plus the first 100 people in line when doors open at 11 a.m. will more...

Where to Catch the Hello Kitty Truck in SF
By - posted 11/13/2018
Eat & Drink

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming back to the Bay Area. In the past, the truck has sold Hello Kitty cakes, donuts, macarons and other sweets, and of course Hello Kitty swag like water bottles. The truck attracted huge crowds last year, so here’s your next chance to go ga-ga for more...

Oakland Cocktail Week: $10 Craft Cocktails
By - posted 9/16/2018
Eat & Drink

Oakland Cocktail Week, September 15-23, 2018, celebrates Oakland’s unique cocktail heritage and community from its loyal patrons to business owners to bartenders and newcomers alike. Over 50 bars and restaurants in Oakland, Alameda and Emeryville will craft a love letter to Oakland through $10 special cocktails offered through the week like more...