What makes an old-school Chinese restaurant? There has to be a well-loved, worn-in feeling in the air. Probably dunk tank-sized bowls of porridge, carpeted floors, and multiple generations of families pouring tea for each other from across the table, too. And lucky for us, SF has no shortage of these longstanding classics. While there are plenty of Chinese spots that we love, both old and new, this guide includes places that have stood the test of time, starting from the oldest. So when you’re in the mood for lazy susans and fortune cookies, here’s where to go.No rating: This is…

Someone once asked me to name my five favorite dishes, and I began with spaghetti. That will always be number one in my book. For the rest of the top five, I had to think a minute.When all was said and done, biscuits and gravy came in second, and maybe a close second, at that. In fact, there are times when I crave biscuits just so I can have gravy. Yes, I love gravy, but I’m not going to sit down with a spoon and eat it like soup.And, of course, I can run to the store and grab a…

Who doesn’t love a good dose of barbecue? Thankfully, here in South Carolina, and North Carolina, for that matter, we have plenty of great spots to get your barbecue on. Now, one Texas food expert has tasted BBQ from all over the country, and he’s picked his favorite spots throughout the U.S. What’s really cool is that one South Carolina spot has been named the No. 1 best BBQ spot in the U.S. by this expert. South Carolina BBQ Spot is Hot Daniel Vaughn is a reporter with the Texas Monthly. They know their BBQ down in Texas, of course.…

Geddes, N.Y. — The last Saturday of the Fair often goes down as the largest in the year’s attendance logs and the most lucrative for the vendors.Not this year.The on-and-off rainstorms shrunk those enormous crowds. Still, 48,426 dealt with the finicky weather. When it poured, they moved inside. When the rain stopped, they went outside and dodged puddles. The Eatery was full much of the day, the busiest it’s been in 2024.Today’s MenuI’m at the Fair every day and night, and hey, a guy’s gotta eat (and drink). I write about food and drinks for syracuse.com and The Post-Standard, so…

Amazon Fresh in Logan Circle by Ted Eytan licensed under Creative Commons. Chicago considers opening public grocery stores in food deserts. States are increasingly overriding city efforts to reduce driving. Effective climate policies combine measures like carbon pricing and cap-and-trade. Chicago could open its own grocery chain: Chicago is considering opening three groceries to support neighborhoods where national chains have recently shut their doors. The program would be the first time a city tried to operate a publicly-owned grocery store. Community and non-profit groceries have undertaken similar initiatives, but it’s a tough road when they don’t have the purchasing power…

Whatever we may think about our own Bay Area restaurant scene, it’s always fun to see someone else’s perspective on what comprises a “San Francisco” restaurant. A recent story in Indian Retailer details a new San Francisco-themed restaurant that recently opened at the Eldeco Centre in New Delhi, India. Dubbed the Mission Bay, the restaurant invites diners to “taste the spirit of San Francisco.” The venture is owned by Puja Sahu, a restaurateur in New Delhi who founded the Potbelly Bihari Kitchen, and was inspired by her trips through San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and Healdsburg. Sahu recruited some Bay Area…

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:The Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens Friday–SundayThe Galveston Island Wine Festival returns to Moody Gardens this holiday weekend, bringing with it signature events like the Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza, Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Luxury Wine Tasting, elegant seated Bourbon Dinner experience at Shearn’s Seafood & Prime Steaks, and more. Pricing varies by package. Donkeeboy + Friends Pastry and Art Pop-Up at JŪN Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (or until sold out) 420 East 20thJŪN will welcome Donkeeboy + Friends for an…

At least nine people have died after being infected with listeria from Boar’s Head deli meats tied to a massive recall last month, federal health officials said Wednesday.The new food poisoning toll includes two deaths in South Carolina plus one each in Florida, New Mexico, Tennessee and New York, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Three deaths were previously confirmed in people who lived in Illinois, New Jersey and Virginia.At least 57 people have been sickened and hospitalized in the outbreak. Illnesses were reported starting in late May and have continued into August, the agency said. It…

The food at Blue Hour is made with high-quality ingredients and a considerable amount of care. The star of the show is undoubtedly the Cwunch Wap Supweme, with its spiced beef and assorted taco-ish fillings—diced tomato, iceberg lettuce, shredded cheese, homemade queso, sour cream—layered above and below a crisp tostada round, then wrapped up inside an oversized soft tortilla. It’s a familiar shape, but the flavors are far more nuanced than those of its mega-chain counterpart: the tortilla tastes fresh and chewy; the seasonings have warmth and depth and a glowing, peppery heat. The hot-chicken sandwich, dubbed the Dragon Boy,…

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen will celebrate six years in Roscoe Village with a week-long celebration in September. From Tuesday, September 17 to Sunday, September 22, all dining guests will receive complimentary pizza slices from Le Sud’s soon-to-launch Mediterranean-style pizza menu. In addition, Le Sud will feature $6 glasses of wine, cocktails and small plates during happy hour each day from 4-5:30 p.m. Chef William Lara’s six new pizza selections will be available for purchase beginning on September 24.  Le Sud Mediterranean Pizza MenuMenu launches Sept. 24; Complimentary slices from Sept. 17-22 Margherita Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, pomodoro sauce Basque Spanish chorizo, manchego, roasted red pepper, pomodoro sauce Siciliana Speck, pickled red onions, cremini mushroom, shaved garlic,…