What to Eat in the Bay Area in 2026
January 9, 2026
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January 9, 2026
What to Eat in the Bay Area in 2026
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What to Eat in the Bay Area in 2026
Summary
From convenience store pork chops to a distinct take on Peking duck, KQED food editor Luke Tsai discovered a lot of great dishes over the year. He joins us to dish on the best things he ate in 2025 and recommend places you might want to try in the new year. Despite continued restaurant closures, the Bay Area continues to offer amazing culinary options from all over the world, so how do you decide? We’ll hear from Tsai and other local food writers, Lauren Saria of The SF Standard and freelancer Octavio Peña, on their picks for what you should nosh on in 2026.
Guests:
Luke Tsai, food editor, KQED Arts and Culture
Lauren Saria, food editor, The SF Standard
Octavio Peña, food writer and contributor, KQED
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