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A shawarma plate in progress at Hummus Bodega in San Francisco, May 14, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins)
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Super Mensch arrives. Hummus Bodega heads to the East Bay. Etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall October 9, 2025October 9, 2025
Bagels from Loveski were crowned best in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle. Does that sound right to you? (File photo)
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The Bay Area bagel debate continues. Meat Carnival returns. Etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall September 26, 2025September 26, 2025
J staff members hold bagels
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Schlok’s new shop. And hold my schmear: J.’s bagel taste test

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Napa bakery founder starts GoFundMe to create accessible kitchen

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Eitan Hilleli (right) with his son Joseph at Sabra Grill. (Courtesy)
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Sabra Grill owner seeking buyer with ‘passion’ to take over S.F. kosher restaurant

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 1, 2025August 13, 2025
salad, hummus, carrots, falafel
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Sustainable fish in Ferry Building. Jewish Food Festival in Carmel. Yalla Falafel.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 17, 2025July 22, 2025
Cover of Sabor Judio cookbook
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Bubbelah opens. Local event for ‘Sabor Judío’ cookbook. Jams, shrubs and bagels.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Rugelach
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Rugelach by Ukrainian refugees. GoFundMe for bagels. New eateries.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
One Market's 2024 Latke Festival featured nine unconventional "loaded" latkes. And we got try some of them — for years, this publication's staff Hanukkah party was held at One Market. (Courtesy)
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A farewell story of One Market’s menschiness

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 6, 2025June 19, 2025
Deep fried salt cod in tomato sauce
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A cookbook for dinnertime snackers. Israeli caterer closes. Cucina Hebraica in San Francisco.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall May 19, 2025June 19, 2025

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