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Two hands holding up tall glasses filled with pink cocktails, garnished with lime wedges and straws. The background is blurred, featuring warm lighting and some indistinct figures in conversation, creating a convivial Happy Hour atmosphere.

Best Happy Hour in San Francisco

Some things in life are nearly universal — most everyone hates Monday mornings, most everyone loves Friday nights — but if there ever was a […]

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A platter of the best sushi in South Bay is displayed on a white plate, featuring assorted sushi and sashimi. The arrangement includes various sushi rolls topped with fish and roe, alongside nigiri with tuna, salmon, and shrimp atop rice.

Best Sushi in the South Bay

Basic sushi ingredients tend to be pretty simple: rice, vinegar, vegetables, and raw or grilled fish. But when they meet at the crossroads of Japanese

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A vibrant pizza topped with a layer of fresh arugula, dollops of creamy burrata cheese, and scattered cherry tomatoes. The best pizza in South Bay features a bubbly, slightly charred crust and is served on a dark background.

Best Pizza in the South Bay

Whether you long for a slice of foldable, thin-crust pizza; a wood-fired Neapolitan pie; or deep-dish pan pizza, you don’t have to travel 3,000 miles

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Two juicy cheeseburgers rest on a wooden surface. The burger on the left features pickles, onions, and ketchup under a toasted bun. The burger on the right has two cheese-covered patties stacked within a similarly toasted bun. Both burgers appear fresh and appetizing—truly the Best Burgers in the South Bay.

Best Burgers in the South Bay

Sadly, there is no such thing as the “perfect burger.” It’s too subjective. On one hand, there are the traditionalists looking for that juicy, cheesy

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Best Burgers in the East Bay

It’s official: There are now so many ways to dress a burger that someone really should come up with a Periodic Table of Toppings. And

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Best Sushi in the East Bay

Almost no one walks into a Pizzeria and says, “Tell the chef to surprise me.” And yet that’s exactly the spirit of “omakase”— asking the

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A wooden table holds a plate with ice, four oyster shells, a lemon wedge, and a small dipping sauce bowl. Two glasses, one with a drink and ice and the other with a light-colored beverage, are alongside a menu, fork, and knife on the table—perfect for Happy Hour dining.

Best Happy Hour in the North Bay

The name says it all. Let’s get happy! Why? If you are ready for your evening’s nuptials a little earlier than the traditional dinner hour,

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A cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles served on a sesame seed bun sits on a plate with a side of French fries. In the background, a pint of beer is visible. The setting appears to be a dimly lit restaurant or bar known for the Best Burgers in the North Bay.

Best Burgers in the North Bay

If you are eating a locally-farmed burger in the Bay Area, chances are it came from the pastural farms of West Marin — where cows

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A whole pizza from above with toppings like cheese, red onion, cilantro and limes.

Best Pizza in the East Bay

Whether your pizza preferences lean toward a fancy sit-down trattoria with a handcrafted, wood-fired margherita, or a counter-service hole-in-the-wall that serves up a hot slice

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A brightly lit carousel with golden lights and colorful horses is shown in the evening at Pier 39. People, including children and adults, stand around and ride on the carousel. A ticket booth labeled "tokens" is visible in the foreground, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Pier 39: Even More Exciting Than Before

Partner Content When strolling along San Francisco’s waterfront Pier 39, it’s heartening to see the number of businesses that endured one of the biggest economic

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