Lauren Sloss

Meet the new-school artisans reshaping SF‘s storied chocolate scene

San Francisco’s rising-star chocolatiers go beyond bean to bar and infuse their work with influences from their diverse identities. 

It may not feel like summer, but it’s always the right time for a warm-weather treat.

Crumbl, who? This tiny outpost takes the humble cookie to new heights with South Asian flavors.

Located at the foot of the Transamerica Pyramid, MadLab serves suitably over-the-top ice cream, gelato, and shave ice.

Michelle Polzine closed her beloved 20th Century Café mid-Covid. Now she’s baking for anyone who needs a free meal.