With the federal government shutdown, Bay Area officials and food banks are planning ahead of thousands losing CalFresh benefits, starting Saturday.

There’s certainly no shortage of excellent food to be found in San Francisco and the Bay Area — but there’s plenty worth skipping, too. Luckily for you, Eater editors dine out several times a week (or more) and we’re happy to share the standout dishes we encounter as we go.

San Francisco provides emergency funding to counter SNAP benefits loss during the federal government shutdown, helping ensure food security for residents.

Today, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that the city will provide financial relief for the city’s SNAP recipients.

San Francisco’s only wholesale produce market is celebrating a monumental achievement, one that its leaders and supporters say has added significance as some residents will soon face new hurdles to food access.

The rulings come a day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to the food aid program. The Trump administration had announced no food aid would go out through SNAP starting Saturday because USDA said it could no longer keep funding it due to the shutdown.

San Francisco's new self-guided cocktail trail honors San Francisco’s storied martini history with 23 bars across the city.

Enjoy the beginning of the holiday season with innovative, welcoming cuisine and entertainment at Hotel Nikko’s Thanksgiving Buffet and other festive events.