My dad is this old-school meat guy who thinks vegetables are what food eats. He’s from Texas originally and grew up on BBQ, steaks, burgers – the whole American meat situation. Last year when he visited, I dragged him to Presidio Kebab because I was tired of eating at steakhouses every night. He ordered the…

My buddy Jake went to Greece for his bachelor party two years ago and came back completely obsessed with gyros. Not the sad meat-tube situation you get at most places here, but actual Greek gyros with lamb that’s been roasting all day, real tzatziki, fresh vegetables, warm pita that doesn’t taste like cardboard. He spent…

My friend Christina’s grandmother is Greek – like, born in Athens, still speaks Greek at home, super traditional Greek. She came to visit from back East last spring and Christina was freaking out about where to take her for dinner because San Francisco Greek food usually disappoints her. Everything’s either too fusion-y or just not…

My friend Sarah came back from Istanbul last summer and wouldn’t stop talking about this lamb kebab she had near the Grand Bazaar. She tried finding something similar in San Francisco for months, hitting up spot after spot, only to end up disappointed with overpriced Mediterranean-ish food that tasted nothing like what she remembered. Then…

Middle Eastern cuisine has earned a global reputation for being both comforting and nourishing. Rooted in centuries old cooking traditions, this style of food emphasizes fresh vegetables, lean proteins, legumes, herbs, olive oil, and time tested grilling techniques. In a city known for wellness focused dining and adventurous palates, many San Francisco restaurants highlight Mediterranean…

Choosing the best kebab can feel overwhelming, especially in a city known for diverse San Francisco restaurants and an adventurous dining culture. Kebabs appear across Turkish food, Greek food, and broader Mediterranean cuisine, each offering its own flavor profile, cooking style, and nutritional benefits. In San Francisco, kebabs are more than grilled meat on a…

When people search for Mediterranean cuisine near me in San Francisco, one question comes up frequently. Is Turkish food considered part of Mediterranean cuisine? The answer is yes, particularly in regions of Turkey along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Turkish cuisine shares many ingredients, cooking techniques, and dining traditions with Greek and other Mediterranean foods,…