At Napa's first Filipino restaurant, Carabao brings bold Filipino flavors and fine dining technique to Wine Country. 🔗 Head here to see what diners had to say on this week’s Check, Please! Bay Area, premiering Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9: www.youtube.com/watch?v=icEg...

Stacked burgers in Sebastopol, comfort food in Glen Ellen, a modern take on Filipino cuisine in Napa, and the Napa Taco Trail! 🍷🌮 Tune in next Thursday, 7/23 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨ Head here for the premiere link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=icEg...

In Berkeley, Korean Superette is a stylish spot where bold Korean flavors shine, from rose tteokbokki to spicy pork belly bowls. See what diners had to say on a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, 5/14, at 7:30PM on KQED 9!

A retro diner breakfast in Alameda, Italian comfort with a modern touch in San Carlos, and bold Korean flavors in Berkeley. 😋 Tune in to a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨

In Berkeley, Funky Elephant serves vibrant Thai comfort food with bold flavors and balance. Head here for the full Check, Please! Bay Area episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fgU...

In Oakland, Y’s Choice serves hearty soul food from fried fish to oxtails over grits. Head here for the full Check, Please! Bay Area episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fgU...

A theatrical tasting menu in San Francisco, Haitian flavors in Oakland, and a neighborhood bakery in Novato. 😋 Tune in this Thursday, 5/7 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨ Head here for the premiere link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ocv...

What if going out to eat didn’t come with a fixed price? Across the Bay Area, restaurants like Bombera, Reem's and even Masala y Maíz in Mexico City are embracing “pay-what-you-can” models, making space for more people at the table. ✍️: Luke Tsai

In San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood, owner of Rize Up Bakery Azikiwee “Z” Anderson is giving young people the skills — and confidence — to imagine their futures in the kitchen. And the best part? It’s completely free. ✍️: Luke Tsai

At Taishoken Ramen in San Mateo, house-made noodles shine in dishes like Tokyo-style aburasoba and spicy tsukemen with rich dipping broth. Join us on a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, 2/26, at 7:30PM on KQED 9! 🔗 Bookmark the premiere: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWON...

Smoke and bold flavors kick things off at Smokin' D's BBQ in San Francisco, where Texas-style barbecue meets Mexican and Asian flair. Join us on a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, 2/26, at 7:30PM on KQED 9! 🔗 Bookmark the premiere: youtu.be/bWON5UwZrJE

At New Eritrea in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset, flaky sambusas give way to vibrant combo platters spread across injera flatbread — a communal, hands-on meal that invites you to tear, scoop, and share. 🔗 Watch last week's brand new Check, Please! Bay Area: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVcH...

Delicious mornings start in Danville at Sideboard, a laid-back neighborhood spot where breakfasts are both comforting and creative. Join us on a new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, 2/19 at 7:30PM on KQED 9! 🔗 Rather watch online? Bookmark the premiere: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVcH...

Comforting creative breakfasts in Danville, playful and innovative tacos in Oakland, vibrant Eritrean cuisine in San Francisco. Tune in to a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area next Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨ Head here for the premiere link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVcH...

In Oakland, Tacos Oscar keeps things playful and innovative with favorites like charred broccoli tacos slicked with peanut sauce. 🥦🌮 Join us on a new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, 2/19, at 7:30PM on KQED 9! Head here for the premiere link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVcH...

At Walnut Creek's Montesacro, the Roman-inspired pinsa takes center stage in a warm, bustling space. Join us on a new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, February 12, at 7:30PM on KQED 9! 🔗 Rather watch online? Head here for the premiere link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nta3...

Trifecta in San Jose, an intimate, high-energy spot, blends Japanese technique with Filipino influence, showcasing the chefs’ precision and creativity. Join us on a new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, 2/12, at 7:30PM on KQED 9! 🔗 Head here for the premiere: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nta3...

Japanese omakase with a Filipino twist, Roman-inspired pinsas, Greek small plates. 😋 Tune in to a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area next Thursday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨ Rather watch online? Head here for the premiere link and hit that "Notify me" button: youtu.be/nta3Ag2ve7Y

In Napa at Stateline Road Smokehouse, chef Darryl Bell Jr. brings Kansas City-inspired barbecue to wine country. Join us on a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area tonight, 2/5, at 7:30PM on KQED 9! Head here for the YouTube premiere link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHbV...

All of these “Heated Rivalry” posts are making us crave a tuna melt… BTW, did our cottage invite get lost in the mail? See how KQED columnist and podcast Host Pendarvis Harshaw made his melt while working at home during the pandemic 🥪 www.kqed.org/bayareabites...

At San Francisco's Bar Sprezzatura, a stylish Italian aperitivo spot inspired by Venice, diners sip classic Negronis alongside guanciale meatballs. Join us on a brand-new Check, Please! Bay Area this Thursday, 2/5, at 7:30PM on KQED 9! Bookmark the premiere link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHbV...

Get ready for these three S's — Stateline Road Smokehouse, Stockhome, and Bar Sprezzatura! Check, Please! Bay Area closes out its 20th season with four fresh episodes starting Thursday, 2/5 at 7:30 p.m. on KQED 9. ✨ Rather watch online? Book the premiere link here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHbV...

Calling all Bay Area foodies! 🗣️ Want to nominate one of your favorite restaurants and talk about it on TV? Apply to be on Check, Please! Bay Area: kqed.org/checkplease/apply

A worker-owned Emeryville bakery serving one seasonal pizza a day — and people plan their week around it: youtu.be/9D3N0K0UX8s?...

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From laksa to mochi muffins to biryani, KQED turns its focus to rice on January 15 at 7 PM. 🍚 We'll explore how one ingredient carries intergenerational meaning across Asian cultures, passed down through families, kitchens, and traditions. Get tickets: www.kqed.org/event/5908

The beloved Salvadoran pupusa takes center stage at Panchita's Pupusería, a late-night neighborhood staple in San Francisco since 1989. Wanna know what our guests had to say on a very special episode of Check, Please! Bay Area? ✨🫓✨ Head here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoq7...

Want to champion your favorite restaurant on TV? 👀 Check, Please! Bay Area is always looking for new guests to have around the table! Apply here: www.kqed.org/checkplease/...

Known for fun but familiar twists on Filipino favorites, it’s no surprise that The Sarap Shop is located at the heart of the Pilipinas Cultural District in SF’s South of Market neighborhood. See what our guests had to say on a special Check, Please! Bay Area: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoq7...

Want the latest scoop on Leslie Sbrocco's latest sips? Perhaps the insider tea on our favorite Bay Area restaurants, or KQED's can't-miss food events? Sign up for KQED's biweekly food newsletter, The Sauce: kqed.org/thesauce