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Super Mensch exterior
Posted inSmall Bites

Super Mensch shutters after 8 months in S.F., Ma’lawah Bar closes in Palo Alto

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 2, 2026June 3, 2026

Eight months after introducing San Franciscans to the matzah ball margarita and the lox-and-bagels martini, Super Mensch closed this past weekend.  After opening to much buzz in the Marina District, […]

This savory-spicy Moroccan Merguez burger is perfect for a picnic. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inRecipe

Kick off summer grilling with North African-style lamb and beef burgers

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer May 27, 2026May 27, 2026
Mira Stern (right) mingles with her supper club guests at her Oakland home on May 19. (Alix Wall)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

This Jewish mama’s supper club blends tastes, traditions, fillings, feelings

Alix Wall by Alix Wall May 22, 2026May 21, 2026
Latkes served by the restaurant Delfina during A Taste of Jewish SF at the JCCSF on May 9. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inFood

S.F. Jewish Week kicks off with a knish here and a pickle there

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
Micah Siva’s Honey Labneh Cheesecake with Roasted Rhubarb (Micah Siva)
Posted inRecipe

Bake a lighter cheesecake for Shavuot by swapping in labneh and ricotta

Micah Siva by Micah Siva May 11, 2026May 12, 2026
For a heartier dish, add cooked chickpeas before the arugula. (Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inRecipe

This savory layered eggplant and yogurt bake belongs in your Shavuot rotation

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer May 6, 2026May 6, 2026
Rabbi Zac Kamenetz discusses psychedelics and healing during last year’s San Francisco Jewish Week. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inCulture

2nd S.F. Jewish Week features ‘Robot Shabbat,’ comedy, Valkyries and a ball

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi April 28, 2026April 29, 2026
Pumpernickel (and pumperthingle!) bagels at Boichik Bagels in Oakland, April 10, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Is it time for a pumpernickel bagel comeback? These fans say yes.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Sweet peas replace lettuce in this springtime salad. (Micah Siva)
Posted inRecipe

Sweet snap peas are at the farmers market, and that means spring is here

Micah Siva by Micah Siva April 15, 2026May 12, 2026
This Savory Cabbage Layer “Cake” with Meat is an alternative to stuffed cabbage. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inPassover

This trendy Passover ‘cake’ turns stuffed cabbage on its head 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 27, 2026March 31, 2026

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