Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

A shuttered 80-year-old bar reawakens as a craft cocktail destination with unpretentious vibes.

With a smattering of new, experimental eateries and popups, it is a remarkable time for Jewish food in San Francisco.

Reservations are now open for The Eighth Rule and Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak at the Westin St. Francis. 

Former tech worker Vivian Xie has launched Teddy Tears, a high-ABV beverage trying to crash your sober-curious fall.

Amid the neighborhood’s high-volume spaces and high-octane drinks, the sophisticated cocktail temple Lobby Bar stands out.