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We were so excited and honored to be part of the San Francisco Business Times’ celebration, The Business of Pride, honoring the top 50 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area,

Gott’s Roadside is now available on caviar in sf

If you love Gott’s Roadside, but also love staying at home, this is the story for you! For the first time in their company history, Gott’s has made their

Salt & Straw Releases Ice Cream Cookbook

Part cookbook, part biography, the Salt & Straw Ice Cream Cookbook is a collection of stories, anecdotes and recipes meant not only to share the company’s origin story, but to

Father’s Day at Ocean Prime

Time to pull out all of the stops for dad! On Father’s Day, in addition to serving their holiday brunch menu, all 16 locations of Ocean Prime will roll

The Hottest Openings of the Summer

There’s so much to look forward to this summer! From hotels to breweries, we’ve got all of the hottest openings you can expect this season. AC Hotel San Jose

The one and negroni way to spend negroni week

Just kidding, there’s lots! Mark your calendars for June 24th through 30th and get ready to raise a glass to Negroni Week. Here’s our top picks for the best places

Where to Celebrate Pride Month in SF

It may be mid-June, but you better believe the PRIDE month party is just getting started! From rooftop disco parties to boozy milkshakes and rainbow cocktails, we’ve got the best

Kelly Makes Her Way Down the Embarcadero to Angler

After making my reservation weeks in advance, I was excited to finally get to try the much raved about Angler. The food and drinks were super delicious. It was

Our Latest Openings

Menlo Tavern Menlo Park’s new convivial restaurant and bar is now open! Come and celebrate the age-old tradition of gathering over delicious food and drink at Menlo Park’s newest hot

Virgin Hotels San Francisco Is Officially Open For Business

Virgin Hotels’ second property, located South of Market, recently opened offering visitors and locals with a one-of-a-kind experience just steps from Yerba Buena Gardens and Moscone Center. Virgin Hotels

af&co. Eats – Shantel and Kim Dine at Shizen

Our Office Manager Shantel and Account Coordinator Kim recently visited Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya in the Mission. Both are not vegan but were excited by the fact that

Beyond the Bay

Not in the Bay Area? Not a problem! We’ve got exciting updates to report on throughout the country. Chowbotics Brings Fresh Food Robot, Sally, to Hospitals Nationwide! Hospitals

Meet Our New Clients

The af&co. family keeps on growing! We’re excited to share that we’re now working with the stellar businesses below. Duende Chef and owner Paul Canales brings traditional Spanish cuisine

The Women Behind Our Favorite Bay Area Restaurants

Mistie Cohen, Co-Owner & President, Oren’s Hummus Co-Owner and President of San Francisco’s rapidly growing Oren’s Hummus, Mistie Cohen has spent most of her professional life shaping the hospitality industry. She

The Couples Behind the Restaurants You Love

From peanut butter and jelly to burgers and fries, nothing in the food industry goes together better than these Bay Area restaurant couples. Bluestem –Stacy and Adam Jed

The af&co. Trends Report is Headed to Spain

On February 18th, Andrew and Candace are packing their bags and heading to Spain! They’ll be presenting global hospitality trends at the annual Hospitality Innovation Planet Expo in Madrid. You

Á La Carte Menu at Nico

Nico is excited to announce the addition of an à la carte menu in the dining room and at the bar, available now during lunch and dinner. Their 6-course Chef’s

Sunday Brunch at Tank18

Say good-bye to your Sunday hangover, because Tank18’s new Sunday Brunch has everything you need to recover from your Saturday night shenanigans. Every Sunday from 11am – 3pm, come to

Perbacco’s Newest Cocktail

Perbacco lead bartender Lis Sanchez is heating things up with her latest cocktail. Stop by for happy hour, lunch or dinner to try the new Smoking Island – Quiquiriqui

BARBACCO – WINTER CITRUS SALAD

We are in the heart of citrus season and Chef Jesus Escobar of barbacco shared the recipe for his beautiful and balanced Winter Citrus Salad for you to make at

Mr. Espresso Recipe Booklet

The long awaited Mr. Espresso Recipe Collection Volume 2 is here with plenty of recipes to keep you inspired. In honor of Mr. Espresso’s 40th anniversary last year, they’ve teamed

Let the Fiesta Begin at FONDA NYC

All night Happy Hour, Taco Tuesday, Mezcal Sunday – can the week get any better? You’r not going to believe the week night delights FONDA NYC is serving up!

Veronica Heads to the East Bay to Try Oakland’s FOB Kitchen

In Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood is the newest addition to the growing Filipino food scene in the Bay Area. The long awaited opening of FOB Kitchen took place last November, taking

Kendra Dines at Eater San Diego’s Restaurant of the Year – Dija Mara

Over the holidays, instead of sitting home eating another portion of leftovers, I decided to take my parents out to Oceanside and try my friend’s new restaurant, Dija Mara. My

Madison and Maya Follow the Doctor’s Orders in Hong Kong

On the way out to our relaxing trip to Bali, we made a stop in Hong Kong to explore, eat and drink. Everything was incredible and per the suggestion of

Marcelle Drinks Her Way Through Seattle

For my birthday this year, I decided to celebrate the weekend in Seattle. Throughout the twenty years I lived in Oregon, I somehow never made my way to explore Washington

af&co. Travels – Marcelle Goes to Washington D.C.

This past Labor Day weekend, I had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. It was my second time exploring the city — this time around, the food was what I

Ramen Nagi – Now Open!

Ramen Nagi, an authentic ramen shop known for their perfect noodles and delicious traditional and fusion broths, opened their first U.S. location in Palo Alto. This will be the first

Oren’s Hummus is Now Open in SF

South Bay favorite, Oren’s Hummus, opened their first San Francisco location in July, offering a variety of traditional Israeli and Mediterranean dishes. Try the Hummus Sabich Bowl, Oren’s classic and

Chowbotics New Vice President of Nutrition

Alison Acerra, a registered dietitian with a Master’s in Science, Clinical Nutrition, recently joined the Chowbotics team as the Vice President of Nutrition, bringing extensive nutrition experience to her

Mr. Espresso – Shakerato

It’s the start of summer and the weather is heating up! Cool down with Mr. Espresso’s Cold Brew Shakerato. Try out the recipe below! STEP 1 Make the 24-hour Cold Brew

New Client Oren’s Hummus

The Bay Area favorite serves up their famous creamy hummus from Palo Alto, Cupertino, and Mountain View and operates a complete catering company and packaged food line. Hailing from Tel Aviv, Oren Dobronsky managed

Nico is Opening in Jackson Square!

After a six-month hiatus, critically acclaimed modern French restaurant, Nico, will begin a two week preview period this Wednesday, April 25th. During these first few weeks, the restaurant will be

Insta-Worthy Drinks from Lemonade

Lemonade Restaurant Group launched a selection of first-of-its-kind cold-pressed lemonade infused drinks to accompany the seasonally-driven menu just in time for warm days ahead! You can get your hands on

Your new go-to brunch spot

Bluestem Brasserie was recently recognized by the Travel Channel as a go-to brunch spot in San Francisco alongside Foreign Cinema! Chef Trevor Ogden’s new brunch menu includes favorites like their

Get Cozy with Mr. Espresso

Ingredients 2¹⁄³ oz. Sugar 1 oz. Cocoa Powder 1 orange Orange Zest & Juice 2 tsp. Cinnamon, Ground 1¹⁄³ oz. 72% Dark Chocolate 1 cup Heavy Cream Directions Bring

The Kitchen of the Future

Sally the Salad Robot is an efficient cost-cutting robot that is here to make preparation in the kitchen so much easier. As WIRED puts it, she is a “Green Goddess.”

Gott’s Expands to Walnut Creek

Gott’s Roadside, a Northern California staple, officially opened its doors to their first East Bay location in Walnut Creek on December 7th. The location on South Main Street is nestled

PSL Season Is Here!

Pumpkin spice season is officially here and Mr. Espresso has the perfect recipe for you to re-create! Stay tuned for this years Holiday Recipe Booklet to come. Enjoy!

Chowbotics Has a New Website

Chowbotics has launched it’s new and improved website and check it out here. The website is better equipped at informing people about what Chowbotics can do. Through a new

Starbird San Jose Opening

Calling all chicken lovers! Starbird‘s second standalone location recently hatched in San Jose’s new Brokaw Center. Pay the new location a visit to experience their signature positively delicious chicken and

James Beard Taste America SF

Many thanks to all of our local supporters who attended this year’s James Beard Taste America event at Fairmont San Francisco on Friday, October 27th. The evening hosted San Francisco’s

People’s Choice of the Year – ROOH!

We are so proud to share that ROOH won the People’s Choice Award at the second annual Saucy Awards put on by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association. For those who don’t know, The

Holiday Party Round-Up

Celebrate the Holidays with ROOH! With holiday season swiftly approaching, ROOH’s tailored private dining options are optimal for corporate and private events. ROOH is a reflection of the vibrant culture and spirit of

The First Robot Chef at Twitter

This past month Twitter invited Sally the Salad Robot to it’s headquarters in San Francisco to be a guest chef. Twitter periodically invited guests chefs to cook for it’s

New Client Alert – Acacia House + Atrio

We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with Acacia House and Atrio Spa, both located at the luxurious Las Alcobas Napa Valley. Following our kick-off meetings and a

Progress at Goat Hill

Summer renovations at Goat Hill Pizza are looking great! Goat Hill’s flagship location, Potrero Hill, is getting a remodel to accommodate for a dedicated delivery section. David Sturno, chief executive

Sally The Salad Robot has made her debut!

Now is your chance to catch Sally the Salad Robot in action. Calafia Cafe & Market A Go-Go in Palo Alto, California is Sally’s debut location! Sally is Chowbotics

Oakland’s Paradise Park Café is Now Open!

New to the Neighborhood: Park Cafe Group’s Paradise Park Cafe Now Open in Oakland Paradise Park Café, sister location to Precita, Dolores and Duboce Park Cafes, located at 6334 San

High Top Flip Coffee Cocktail Recipe

Indian summer is on the way. That means it’s time to start getting creative in the kitchen and experimenting with warm weather cocktails (finally)! Channel your inner soda

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