MerSea and Aracely inhabit a new frontier well worth exploration.

Unusual flavors and lovely presentation distinguish these small, sweet wonders.

If it’s better to give than to receive, why is gift selection often such a predicament? Sometimes difficulty is inevitable. But in many instances it’s avoidable, especially when gifts are food and beverage related, where size, style, and fashion preferences aren’t part of the equation.

Popular throughout the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Turkey, and parts of India, mandi is proving popular here.

The Jack London Square restaurant and butcher shop is pricey, but the portions suit serious meat-loving eaters.

Roam Artisan Burgers pairs squash, kale, tahini, za’atar, and roasted hazelnuts for a delicious side dish.

The East Bay is ground zero for a food revolution of plant-based burgers, clean meat, and slaughter-free fish.

While the adult slushie may be a bit elusive today in the Bay Area, bartenders say it’s a moneymaker that pleases the masses and may become a mainstay.

There are more types in the East Bay than you can imagine: Our selective guide to classics, far-out versions, unburgery burgers, and chain options.

The popular Uptown restaurant lets artist-chefs Andrew Greene and Duncan Kwitkor experiment with a forward tasting menu series.