Eat & Drink

We might be approaching a recession, but we still have to eat—and even splurge sometimes. Here are five delectable ways to boost consumer spending.

A new buzz The days of dark roasts and triple soy lattes are coming to an end. Welcome to the brave new world of coffee.	El sabor de México: San Francisco Community meets comida at these outstanding Bay Area restaurants and mercados devoted to the authentic flavors of six Mexican states.
A better biscuit West Oakland's Brown Sugar Kitchen puts its soul on the table.	Bloomtown As condominiums rise in Oakland's Uptown district, a new restaurant, Flora, is taking root. Josh Sens dishes the details.

The coffee bard Greg Sherwin is San Francisco's self-appointed guide to the city's increasingly obsessed coffee culture.	Obscure spirits, heavy exposure At some of the Bay Area’s newest restaurants, collections of less common spirits are moving to the center shelf.
Little fish, big flavor Anchovies swim into season.	Jan Newberry’s five current must-eats 1. A better biscuit 2. A taste of Dixie on Fillmore 3. Lady Marmalade 4. Beyond Twizzlers 5. Five great signature dishes