Christopher Anthony Lavis, 41, was detained at a restaurant on the 100 block of Jefferson Street on Friday afternoon after he refused to pay, said Santa Rosa police Sgt. Lisa Banayat.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 11, 2008.

Police had issued a warrant on Oct. 2 for Christopher Lavis, who was detained Friday for allegedly defrauding an innkeeper at a restaurant in the 100 block of Jefferson Street. San Francisco police confirmed Lavis' identity and arrested him without incident.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on October 11, 2008.

With 18 beers on tap and 25 high-def TVs, Greens was made for big groups enduring hazy weekends of Niner mania. You'll know you're in the right place when you hear rowdy applause echoing from the pub's front patio throughout the otherwise quiet neighborhood.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 11, 2008.

Native Pennsylvanians first opened Giordano Bros. to sell Pittsburgh's famous "all-in-one" sandwiches — complete with fries and slaw packed between scrumptious bread slices. They've since transformed it into Steelers Central.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 11, 2008.

Ask any pigskin junkie where to watch last year's Super Bowl champs, and you'll get one answer: Ace's, where on Sundays the dive transforms into a funky buffet house chock-full of barbecued chicken, salad, and New York Giants fans.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 11, 2008.

The good news: the Royal Exchange is loaded with finger-lickin' gorgonzola garlic fries ($6.95), rows of cozy booths beneath a massive TV, a savory dinner menu, and Monday Night Football specials (Firestone Double Barrel Ale and Pale 31 pints for $3.95).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 11, 2008.

With five plasmas devoted to University of Oregon games and bartenders who knock back shots with fellow Duck fans, it's no wonder regulars call this place the Oregon headquarters of San Francisco.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 11, 2008.

A Bit Of Hyperbole But Still A Spectacular View: 333 Bush #3706

Published by SocketSite on October 10, 2008.

The fastest of the bunch is Metro Crepes in the Financial District. Inside the picturesque atrium of the Citigroup building, its little walk-up windows serve stuffed mini-pancakes in about the same time it takes to put cream and sugar in a cup of coffee.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

For those morning ferry commuters, stop by this little shop in the Ferry Building.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

The French know how to make even the oddest foods taste delicious by successfully pairing ironic flavors. The Boudin Noir dish at Cafe Bastille (22 Belden, SF. 415-986-5673, www.cafebastille.com) takes blood sausage to the next level, making a variety that's liver-based and is served on a pile of mashed potatoes and caramelized apples. It's like a high-class shepherd's pie.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Until about three years ago, if you were slogging away in the Financial District, you were out of luck when it came to Korean food. But then John came to the rescue.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Bleu cheese and bacon on a burger? Oy! Miller's may not be the most kosher of delicatessens, but the meat-stacked sandwiches do a good job of adhering to the Jew-food tradition.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Intent on grabbing a bite to eat before the dragzilla Trannyshack Kiss-Off party up the street, I had the great fortune to order at this wee Nob Hill joint just as the first out Olympic gold medalist, Matthew Mitcham, was making his historic winning dive on the big screen.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Hunky Beau and I took our Swiss friend to this beloved Moroccan spot's new digs on Polk Street (the street for halal restos) because, really, the Swiss know from Moroccan food.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Most, but not all, halal spots will hang their certification in the window, and if you'd like to do the cooking yourself, halal meats are available at butcher shops such as Salama Halal Meat (604 Geary, SF. 415-474-0359), the goat-a-licious Alhambra Meat Company (3111 24th St., SF. 415-525-4499), or stunning variety store Queen of Sheba (1100 Sutter, SF. 415-567-4322).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Left over from some kind of German American past (they've been around since 1893), Schroeder's is like a German restaurant set up in an Elks lodge.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

The Cowgirl Creamery cheese shop at the Ferry Building is well known for its dizzying selection of cheeses from around the world, as well as for its own locally made, highly addictive varieties like Mt. Tam (a glorious, creamy cow's milk) and St. Pat (a sharp, delicious goat's milk with an herbed rind.)

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

...A 7-Eleven in on the 2600 block of Mason street in Fisherman's Wharf was robbed at gunpoint, at around 3:00 a.m...

Published by San Francisco Crime blog on October 9, 2008.

...Washington, both 20 and of San Francisco, were arrested just a couple minutes later at Union Street and Columbus Avenuw in North Beach...

Published by San Francisco Crime blog on October 9, 2008.

2) Cow Hollow: Plywood vet and Ottimista Enoteca spinoff Spuntino opened this morning for the first time. It's a gourmet grocery with takeout options, cheeses, salumi and eventually, wine. 957 Union Street, between Laguna and Buchanan, 415-931-6410 [EaterWire]

Published by Eater SF on October 9, 2008.

3) Polk Gulch: Back open after a month-plus hiatus is Cafe Zitouna on the corner of Polk and Sutter. The menu has a few tweaks but nothing major. 1201 Sutter Street, at Polk Street, (415) 673-2622; website [EaterWire]

Published by Eater SF on October 9, 2008.

3) Polk Gulch: Back open after a month-plus hiatus is Cafe Zitouna on the corner of Polk and Sutter. The menu has a few tweaks but nothing major. 1201 Sutter Street, at Polk Street, (415) 673-2622; website [EaterWire]

Published by Eater SF on October 9, 2008.

Across town, in another noisy neighborhood, Michael Pedersen is jolted awake many nights by sirens. He lives near a fire station at Polk and Post streets, where crews responded to more than 2,400 calls last year. The station is thought to be the busiest in the nation.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 8, 2008.

From north to south: Fabio Flagiello has put the finishing touches on a totally revamped menu at Brio, the Burlingame restaurant (1190 California Drive) where he took over in July.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 8, 2008.

Officers arrested Demetrius Dews and Ahmad Washington, both 20, near the corner of Union Street and Columbus Avenue, several blocks away from and minutes after the 3 a.m. robbery in the 2600 block of Mason Street, according to police.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on October 8, 2008.

Officers arrested Demetrius Dews and Ahmad Washington, both 20, near the corner of Union Street and Columbus Avenue, several blocks away from and minutes after the 3 a.m. robbery in the 2600 block of Mason Street, according to police.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on October 8, 2008.

Officers arrested Demetrius Dews and Ahmad Washington, both 20, near the corner of Union Street and Columbus Avenue, several blocks away from and minutes after the 3 a.m. robbery in the 2600 block of Mason Street, according to police.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on October 8, 2008.

Officers arrested Demetrius Dews and Ahmad Washington, both 20, near the corner of Union Street and Columbus Avenue, several blocks away from and minutes after the 3 a.m. robbery in the 2600 block of Mason Street, according to police.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on October 8, 2008.

1343 Powell Street

Published by Eater SF on October 8, 2008.

Where: 333 Grant Ave #405, Financial District

Published by Curbed SF on October 7, 2008.

From north to south: Fabio Flagiello has put the finishing touches on a totally revamped menu at Brio, the Burlingame restaurant (1190 California Drive) where he took over in July.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 7, 2008.

Quick Flip at 733 Front Street

Published by theFrontSteps on October 6, 2008.

Scene from Cala Foods at Hyde and California.

Published by SFist on October 6, 2008.

Monday, October 13: Word Dancing open mic features poets Charlie Getter and Ana Elsner, hosted 7-9 pm second Mondays of the month by Jeanne Powell at It's A Grind Coffee House, 1800 Polk at Washington in SF.

Published by Mission Dispatch on October 6, 2008.

295 California St

Published by Eater SF on October 6, 2008.

...high ceilings are nice touch in the new space and the hours are expanded too. 2300 Polk Street, at Green; (415) 345-1107; website [EaterWire...

Published by Eater SF on October 6, 2008.

...radius of the hotel." Yes, we are curious as to what constitutes a "majority" too. 905 California Street, at Powell; (415) 989-3500; website [EaterWire...

Published by Eater SF on October 6, 2008.

240 California St. (near Battery), San Francisco; (415) 391-1849. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 5, 2008.

1906 Van Ness Ave. (near Washington), San Francisco; (415) 885-4605 or houseof primerib.net. Dinner nightly.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 5, 2008.

1517 Polk St. (near California), San Francisco; (415) 673-1101. Open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday (Note: Cash or local checks only).

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 5, 2008.

8 p.m. // The Purple Onion (140 Columbus) // $20

Published by SFist on October 3, 2008.

Cocktails (all $8), created by Scott Baird, formerly of Coco500 and currently at 15 Romolo in San Francisco, are excellent. On a warm night - and there will likely still be...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 3, 2008.

...North Beach/Chinatown: Currently slated to open next Saturday (10/11) on the corner of Stockton and Vallejo is Loving Hut, a worldwide vegan chain. The website is ridiculous enough to be an...

Published by Eater SF on October 3, 2008.

Amante, 570 Green (at Columbus ): bluecarary will be there!

Published by SFist on October 2, 2008.

Tosca, 242 Columbus (at Broadway)

Published by SFist on October 2, 2008.

Everett & Jones, 126 Broadway (at Second Street), Oakland: BBQ, beer

Published by SFist on October 2, 2008.

...70,000 square feet at Four Embarcadero Center and another 30,000 square feet at 555 California St. Other leased space includes 14,000 square feet at 1950 University Ave. in East Palo...

Published by San Francisco Tenant Representation on October 1, 2008.

Citigroup has up to 200,000 square feet at its San Francisco headquarters at 1 Sansome St., which could give it the option to move some or all of Wachovia’s local operations there.

Published by San Francisco Tenant Representation on October 1, 2008.

Postrio (545 Post St., near Taylor) has a new chef and pastry chef, both from Wolfgang Puck's stable...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 1, 2008.