Memphis Minnie’s in the Lower Haight was often held up as Exhibit A whenever someone said San Francisco had no good barbecue. Established in the late ‘90s, the Southern restaurant specialized in pastrami sandwiches, fried chicken, and sweet tea.
Following several changes in ownership, years of decline, and an unceremonious closure in September 2025, former dishwasher Angel Pech is bringing the once-pioneering establishment back to life. What amounts to Memphis Minnie’s 4.0 is as close to a turn-back-the-clock situation as it gets. The institution is back to its former glory.
Dig in to the full story at the link in our bio.
📸: @jasonhenry
📝: @astriduraniakane
Hard to argue with that 🌯 If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Full interview with @festusfeasts at the link in bio.
🎥: @saradeseran_food
In The Waggle this week: Tidy up your desk and trade your company fleece for something cerulean — Anna Wintour, Condé Nast’s terrifyingly chic matriarch, is considering San Francisco as the 2027 destination of Vogue World. While nothing has been confirmed, several meetings with Mayor Daniel Lurie provide compelling evidence. The Devil Wears… Patagonia Fleece?
Speaking of ritz, residents of Billionaire’s Row are not too happy about early morning wake-ups and “absolute bedlam” from constant construction. Live on or near Outer Broadway and have a gripe to share? Let us know.
Plus: @karlthefog ’s X account gets canceled, The Conways give @speakerpelosi her flowers, and @claudeai teaches the latest “posting has consequences” lesson.
Tap the link in our bio for the full scene report.
📝: @emdreyfussdoodles and Emily Shugerman
Long-haul flights are rough enough without blowing $28 on a sad airport meal first.
Our food team ranked every restaurant in SFO’s international terminal to help you spend your time (and money) wisely before takeoff. Whether you need a real meal, a decent cocktail, or coffee that won’t ruin your morning, here’s your cheat sheet.
Who took the number one spot? Check out the full ranking at the link in bio 👀
🎥 : @pizzadreamsincolor
✂️ : Michelle Daher
The robot dance battle at SoMa's Temple nightclub on Thursday was less Dancing with the Stars and more… firmware update. A $40,000 humanoid robot named Cricket entered the octagon wearing a neon pink wig, struck a pose, then swiveled its hips to A-ha’s “Take on Me” in front of a packed-in crowd.
The demonstration was part of a “dance-off” meant to highlight the latest improvements to the robot, a two-year old G1 model from Chinese company Unitree. But the main event of the night — robot fight club — was a bigger hit, naturally.
Get in the ring at the link in our bio.
📸: @leftf0otforward
📝: @almostzara
We did the deeply selfless work of eating our way through all the classic foods at Oracle Park.
From the famous garlic fries (we have thoughts) to the classic hot dog, the $30 crab sandwich, and the Ghirardelli sundae, we ranked the ballpark staples so you can order accordingly. Let us know if you agree!
🎤 : @laurensaria
🎥 : @pizzadreamsincolor
✂️ : Michelle Daher
Since retiring from basketball in 2017, Warriors center and NBA champion Festus Ezeli has found a new passion: dining at mom-and-pop restaurants across the Bay Area and documenting it on @festusfeasts .
Ezeli prefers to call his culinary adventures a hobby — and himself a “foodie in training.”
“I’m not an influencer, because I’m not doing it to be an influencer,” he says. “I’m just recording my regular life.” He’s certainly having a great time doing it, too.
We sat down with Ezeli at Oakland’s @9jagrills and talked over plates of fufu, oxtail, and joloff. Read the full story at the link in our bio.
📸: @cfongphoto
📝: @saradeseran_food
Trump just remade the Presidio Trust board, replacing the entire leadership of one of San Francisco’s most successful public institutions. The new appointees include Lynn Benioff and figures tied to Elon Musk’s orbit.
Plus: Meta employees are bracing for layoffs affecting roughly 10% of the workforce next week, and California’s governor race got spicy at the final debate before the June 2 primary.
SF news, #inrealtime
From the governor's race and billionaire tax to the battle to succeed Nancy Pelosi, California's 2026 elections are shaping up to be the most expensive and consequential in the state's recent history — and the money trail tells an important story.
There’s a lot of wealth, power, and influence behind the names and campaigns on your ballot this year. Join us for a special live taping of “PST” on May 27 as we break down who's spending what, and why, across the races that will define our city and state’s political future.
Secure your spot at the link in bio 🗳️
San Francisco’s housing crisis has officially reached its final form: we’re now suffering from a “mansion shortage,” with wealthy buyers paying nearly double the asking price for their dream home.
In late April, a six-bedroom, 5,700-square-foot Cow Hollow property was listed for $7.95 million. It sold for a head-turning $15 million last Friday, surpassing records for San Francisco’s biggest ask over list price in 26 years. SF home sales are hitting new highs, with 85% of homes selling above list price last month.
Read more about the record-breaking sale at the link in bio.
📸 + 📝: Emily Landes
9 beers. 9 hot dogs. 9 innings. Astrid and Kevin attempted one of baseball’s most unhinged traditions in the name of journalism.
By the 7th inning, things got… complicated.
🎥: @pizzadreamsincolor
✂️: Michelle Daher
