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What to Eat in the Bay Area in 2026

What to Eat in the Bay Area in 2026

KQED's Forum

January 9, 202654m 43s

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Show Notes

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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