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El sabor de México

Community meets comida at these 18 outstanding Bay Area restaurants and mercados devoted to the authentic flavors of six Mexican states.

By John Birdsall and Scott Hocker

Staff blog

5/15/08—Do SF and NYC have common scents?

POLITICS

Staff blog

5/15/08—From gun racks to gay marriage, I've come a long way.

EAT THIS

Staff blog

5/8/08—Extra Extra! Scott Hocker delivers another batch of authentic Mexican dishes. Round 2: barbacoa de borrego.

HEALTH

Staff blog

5/14/08—It's Bike to Work Day. Again.

EAT THIS

Staff blog

5/1/08—Extra! Scott Hocker delivers another batch of authentic Mexican dishes. Round 1: tacos de chicharrón.

NIGHTLIFE

Staff blog

4/30/08—A tiny SoMa club gets a makeover and throws hella heavy parties.

POLITICS

Staff blog

4/29/08—Supe Ammiano's crew is Dining Out for Life and tipping big. But one pal balks at the four percent surcharge. Scott Hocker asks: Irony, party of six?