Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

San Francisco

Food Reporter at SFGate

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California farm allegedly linked to E. coli outbreak; FDA stayed mum

2 days ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

A Central Coast farm and food manufacturer is alleged to be the cause of an E. coli outbreak in November, across 15 states, that led to multiple infections and the death of one person, according to an explosive report. Taylor Farms in Salinas is known for growing and packaging chopped-salad kits and fresh-cut vegetables that are sold at supermarkets and grocery stores nationally.
The ultimate NYC sports bar for Warriors and Giants fans is a love letter to SF

6 days ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

Since 2009, Finnerty’s had been THE sports bar in New York City where you could catch games of your beloved Bay Area sports teams. It had become so popular that when the San Francisco Giants did national tours of their three World Series trophies from 2010, 2012 and 2014, the Giants made sure the Commissioner’s Trophy made its way to the East Village haunt on each voyage.
Acclaimed SF bar receives another prestigious accolade

1 week ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

On the heels of being named a top-10 bar in the U.S. by Food & Wine magazine, one of San Francisco’s most acclaimed bars has received another accolade — this time from one of the world’s biggest dining kingmakers. On April 15, the folks behind the World’s 50 Best Restaurants released their first installment of North America’s 50 Best Bars — which, counterintuitively, ranked only the bars from 51 to 100 (don’t get us started).
Cherished SF dive bar coming back to life with the help of former bartender

1 week ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

After closing almost exactly two years ago, one of San Francisco’s most cherished bars and music venues is coming back to life with the help of a former bartender. Club Deluxe, a legendary bar with live music at 1511 Haight St., has been closed since April 2023 after a lengthy battle between the landlord of the property and the former owner. Ever since, there’s been a hole in the heart of the Haight.
Former bartender to resurrect storied Haight-Ashbury bar and music venue

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

After closing almost exactly two years ago, one of San Francisco's most cherished bars and music venues is coming back to life with the help of a former bartender. Club Deluxe, a legendary bar with live music at 1511 Haight St., has been closed since April 2023 after a lengthy battle between the landlord of the property and the former owner. Ever since, there's been a hole in the heart of the Haight.
Warriors star Draymond Green's new SF restaurant is exactly what the city needs

1 week ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

There’s a palpable new elegance to the corner of Larkin and Post streets in San Francisco, where Lower Nob Hill meets the Tenderloin. A red rope lines the sidewalk in front of a building with a black facade and tinted windows. Step inside the enigmatic building and a wave of luxury washes over you on the main floor of this brand-new San Francisco restaurant that used to house Members Only, a cigar lounge and the Saratoga, a former New American restaurant that closed five years ago.
Trademark war with peanut butter company may end tiny Bay Area condiment maker

2 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

When Lani Chan and Nathan Bender of Sebastopol’s Big Spoon Sauce Co. filed for a trademark for the term “Big Spoon Sauce Co. Chili Crisp” in March 2023, it was supposed to be an exciting moment that legitimized their small Bay Area business. “We had been in business for nearly a year, and we had begun to receive offers for investment and partnerships,” Chan told SFGATE. It was the beginning of what they imagined would be a fruitful future.
San Francisco bar ranked top 10 in America by Food and Wine

2 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

Trick Dog, once dubbed one of the “World’s Best Bars,” was just christened a top-10 bar in the United States by Food & Wine. It was ranked eighth. This comes on the heels of the magazine naming Oakland’s Burdell as the best U.S. restaurant, as part of the New York media outlet’s Global Tastemakers awards. Cure, in New Orleans, took the first spot in Food & Wine’s bar ranking, while Bar Flores and Mirate, both in Los Angeles, also made the list.
Lauded SF Italian restaurant doubles down on new neighborhood

3 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

After a recent expansion into the Mission Bay neighborhood, the team behind Che Fico is doubling down on the burgeoning area and opening a new Italian restaurant just blocks from its Che Fico Pizzeria at Thrive City. Back Home Hospitality, helmed by chef David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer, announced it is bringing a new Tuscan restaurant, Via Aurelia, to the Mission Rock development just south of Oracle Park, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Canadian favorite supermarket opening on busy SF intersection

3 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Nico Madrigal-Yankowski

T&T Supermarket announced it will open a new store at 2675 Geary Blvd. at the City Center mall that also holds a Target. The chain supermarket is known for freshly-made Asian food products such as xiao long bao, roasted Peking duck, a sushi counter and more. The store will be “around” 50,000-square-feet, Emily Chu, a spokesperson for T&T Supermarket told SFGATE, and it’s slated to open towards the end of 2026.