The People, Politics & Culture of Dining Out

From tipping debates to dress codes and bartender pet peeves, these stories look at the unspoken rules, hidden labor, and culture that shape the way we eat (and drink) in San Francisco.

Featured Work:

  • Should You Still Be Tipping at Restaurants?Eater SF

  • Knowing the Code: SF Restaurant Dress CodesNob Hill Gazette

  • How to Not Piss Off Your Bartender at ToronadoThrillist

  • The Essential Guide to Women-Led Restaurants in SFThrillist


 Eater SF – How San Francisco is Pioneering the Tip-Free Model

Nob Hill Gazette – Food & Wine – SF Restaurant Dress Codes

Thrillist – 16 Ways to Not Piss Off a Toronado Bartender

Thrillist – 11 Essential Women-Led Restaurants in San Francisco