In San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square, Palette Tea House takes a new approach to modern dim sum. Rico Rico Taco, located near Lake Merritt, whips up flavorful al pastor from a traditional trompo alongside other typical taqueria favorites. Finally, San Rafael’s The Kitchen Table is a love letter to comforting, country-style Italian food.

In the heart of Oakland, Smelly’s Creole serves up ambitious, soul-inspired seafood dishes. In San Francisco, Maison Danel delights with flaky French pastries, brasserie favorites and afternoon tea. Finally, in Martinez, Roxx on Main combines locally sourced, organic, sustainable ingredients with a vast wine list to create a unique neighborhood spot, offering live music and entertainment.

Berkeley's Ajanta Restaurant focuses on harder-to-find Indian specialties with creative, modern flair. In San Francisco’s Inner Sunset, CyBelle's Front Room offers one of the Bay Area's most extensive vegan menus, dishing out New York-style pizza and other decadent, carb-centric cuisine. Finally, Syma’s Mexican Grill & Persian Cuisine in Albany pairs two unexpected culinary traditions.

Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar in San Leandro whips up rustic, made-from-scratch dishes fusing Vietnamese and California flavors. In Healdsburg, KINSmoke smokes ribs, brisket and chicken on California wood, pairing it with regional BBQ sauces. Finally, Reem's California Mission brings the flavors and aromas of a modern Arab street corner bakery to San Francisco.

At Angelicas in Redwood City, California cuisine meets Latin flair, resulting in distinctive brunch dishes. In San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood, the uncle-and-nephew team at Frisco Fried share their secrets to Southern-style soul food. And tucked away in a Petaluma strip mall, the chef at Kinka Sushi specializes in creative omakase and unique rolls using fish flown in fresh from Japan.

We're joined by the cast & crew of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, as they share their favorite San Francisco spots. 620 Jones is the go-to place for specialty cocktails and globally inspired bar bites. Fort Mason's Radhaus cooks up the ultimate “Kalifornien" Bavarian Beer Hall experience. And Café de la Presse brings French charm and cuisine to the heart of Union Square.

In Oakland, Philomena elevates East Coast bar and brunch classics with West Coast flair and fresh flavors. Dublin’s Amakara offers unexpected and creative takes on sushi rolls, clever cocktails, and other Japanese favorites. And San Francisco’s Palm City Wines is hoagie heaven, slinging generous stacked hoagies along with a variety of local beer and wines in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.

In Palo Alto, Ettan showcases the richness, complexity and variety of regional Indian cuisine with California flair. Then, in San Francisco, Octavia celebrates seasonal ingredients from local farms with an ever-changing menu of hand-cut pastas, soups, and desserts. Finally, Sue’s Kitchen in El Sobrante honors the family’s Laotian heritage with a selection of authentic dishes from their homeland.

Oakland’s FOB Kitchen is a love letter to Filipino food; located in the Temescal neighborhood, FOB brings bold flavors and fresh ingredients (like housemade spam!) to classic Filipino favorites in a tropically inspired, vibrant environment. Then, San Francisco’s Miller & Lux, helmed by celebrity chef Tyler Florence, is the perfect spot for a post-hoops celebration near the Chase Center. Indulge in decadent, dry-aged steaks and sumptuous side dishes, but save room for dessert, a show-stopping display of sweet treats. Next, Creek House Dim Sum brings classic dim sum to Walnut Creek, employing traditional Cantonese techniques to craft top-quality small bites. Finally, reporter Cecilia Phillips heads Off the Grid to San Francisco’s Fort Mason for Fido Friday at California’s largest weekly food truck gathering.

Union City's Bar Bay Grill brings the heat with their flavorful Asian fusion bar bites and wide selection of sake, soju, beer and wine. Tucked away in a historic Oakland neighborhood, Rio California serves up both popular Brazilian street foods and classic Caribbean favorites. Flowers Saratoga elevates shareable plates with seasonal ingredients and imaginative twists on New American standbys.

In Oakland, Roasted and Raw whips up fresh vegan fare, offering a healthier, plant-based take on familiar favorites without sacrificing flavor. Located in a historic building in Petaluma, Street Social dreams up an ever-changing menu of imaginative, locally sourced dishes. And Kehaulani’s Cafe in Vallejo delivers low-key island vibes and flavor-packed Filipino and Hawaiian specialties.

Tasty, ambitious dishes—at a comedy club? Yes, and… At Alameda Comedy Club, order up first-class bar bites served with a side of laughter. In Oakland’s Laurel District, Sequoia Diner uses sustainably sourced ingredients to elevate diner breakfast favorites. And in San Francisco’s Mission District, True Laurel pairs floral-based, aromatic cocktails with innovative, snack-sized comfort foods.

Discover hog heaven in Petaluma at Butcher Crown Roadhouse. Dig into burgers, brews, and barbecue, from tender, lip-smacking ribs to smoked brisket and more. Next, trek to the heart of downtown Campbell, where One Fish Raw Bar’s seafood-driven menu centers delicate, artfully plated crudos and nightly seasonal specials in a chic, high-energy setting.

In downtown Oakland, Sobre Mesa creates an urban neighborhood paradise with lush, tropical greenery, creative cocktails, and Afro-Latino small plates. Then, DAMNFiNE pizza heats up San Francisco’s Outer Sunset with wood-fired pizzas, Italian spritzes, and other “damn fine” dishes. Finally, in Alameda, Spinning Bones takes California-style rotisserie for a spin.

In Oakland, Oeste Bar and Kitchen focuses on organic, sustainably farmed California ingredients and regional Southern flavors. Then, in San Jose, Little Lamb Hot Pot & BBQ serves up steamy pots of fragrant broth in a style that dates all the way back to Genghis Khan himself: traditional hot pot. Finally, San Francisco’s Lokma is a destination for Turkish meze that’s tailor-made for sharing.

Livermore’s Da Boccery is “da place” for food and fun for the whole family. From bocce ball to axe throwing, shuffleboard to giant Jenga, this lively spot pairs casual bites with high-energy activities, plus craft beer and cocktails. Then, in San Bruno, Toto’s Pizzeria & Restaurant claims to be one of the oldest continuously family-owned pizzerias in the country. Now lovingly crafted by its fifth generation of pizza makers, the brick oven-baked pies follow the same traditional recipe first introduced by Grandpa Toto in 1932. Next, sample fresh, cozy Greek taverna and Italian ristorante favorites at a quaint neighborhood spot, The Park Street Tavern in Alameda. Finally, reporter Cecilia Phillips takes in the action at Newark’s Super Market Sundays, as local chefs throw down in a competition for the best fried chicken sandwich.