Food
Thursday January 15, 2009 Updated 9:49 PM PST
All Fired Up
Oakland's Oliveto Cafe's wood-fired pizzas, Fra'Mani salumi and short list of cocktails are similar to the restaurant, but have less impact on the wallet.
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Beauty Of Bulgur
No whole grain is more versatile, economical, quick cooking and savory than bulgur.
A Zest For Lemons
From California to Campania, Marlena Spieler indulges a citrus obsession.
Spice It Up
Give the New Year's holiday a Moroccan twist this year.
Mad About Meatballs
Seek comfort in this meaty classic. These six Bay Area restaurants do meatballs right.
Best New Spots Of '08
Michael Bauer picks the best new Bay Area restaurants that opened in 2008.
10 Pantry Essentials
Short on time and inspiration? A well-stocked cupboard is the solution.
Bargain Bites 2008
Cheap, tasty eats that won't break the bank. Here's our annual guide to the best of Bay Area bargain dining.
Restaurant Openings
Rob Fischer, owner of Restaurants from Scratch and Palo Alto Creamery, takes on a new venture with Reposado.
Getting Flexible
iSi North America, takes the silicone from the oven to the counter.
Start Snacking
Combining home-style baking with tropical fruits and nuts is the signature style of Foster City's Celine's Kitchen.
Fra' Mani Italian Meatloaf
Fra' Mani's polpettone - Italian meatloaf - give its prosciutto, mortadella and the like a run for their money.
Dine About Town Returns
Eat out and help take a bite out of the recession during the 2009 installment of Dine About Town, taking place from Jan. 15-31 throughout S.F.
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Craig Lee/The Chronicle 2007 Hopefully, when you bring an extra-special bottle to a restaurant to celebrate, the waitstaff...
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From four-star spots to cozy neighborhood joints, these are Michael Bauer's picks for the best in Bay Area dining. With 360-degree views.
