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Where to Find the Best Burgers in Marin County
When all the cashiers at your local joint know your name, burger order, and no-ketchup policy by heart, you know it's time to branch out.
Where to Get Marin's Best Brews
There are more places to quaff a well-crafted brew in Marin than ever. Marin beer brands are getting creative, and non-alcoholic beer is making its mark, too.
This S.F. pub helped lead the craft beer boom. Here's why it's closing after 16 years
A pioneering beer destination is closing its doors in the Mission District after 16 years, with plans to reopen in Oakland, citing the changing demographics of San Francisco as a key reason for the move.
Reflections on a 16 Year Run on 16th Street
Originally opened in December 2007, The Monk's Kettle has seen enormous changes in the Mission neighborhood, the craft beer scene, the restaurant industry, and the general business environment in SF.
The Monk's Ketle SF is Moving to Rockridge, Oakland
After sixteen and a half years, the era of The Monk's Kettle San Francisco is coming to an end. The business will be moving its original location from 16th Street in the Mission to 5484 College Ave, in the neighborhood of Rockridge, Oakland. W
One House Bakery, Burma 2, The Monk's Kettle
In Benicia, One House Bakery wins over customers with buttery baked goods, from sweet pastries to savory meat pies.
Where to Get Marin's Best Brews
There are more places to quaff a well-crafted brew in Marin than ever. Marin beer brands are getting creative, and non-alcoholic beer is making its mark, too..
Restaurant review: The Monk's Kettle, a San Rafael beer spot that's so much mores
There are more places to quaff a well-crafted brew in Marin than ever. Marin beer brands are getting creative, and non-alcoholic beer is making its mark, too..
The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches In The Bay Area
We're nothing if not dedicated to the fried chicken sandwich. Deep-fried chicken, spices and aioli, and perfect, buttery buns—you really can't go wrong.
Mission hit Monk's Kettle brings its epic European beer selection and family-friendly vibes to Marin
The new San Rafael spot of San Francisco's craft-beer destination Monk's Kettle didn't open until Saturday, but it already looks to be one of Marin County's most popular restaurants.
Craft beer tavern monks kettle comes to terra linda
On Saturday, the shopping plaza that houses Scotty's Market in Terra Linda that's small in size but mighty in its breadth of restaurants has another to add to the list when craft tavern Monk's Kettle joins the mix.
Terra Linda's New Tavern and 7 Outdoor Beer Gardens to Try Right Now
On Saturday, the shopping plaza that houses Scotty's Market in Terra Linda that's small in size but mighty in its breadth of restaurants has another to add to the list when craft tavern Monk's Kettle joins the mix.
How SF beer bar Monk's Kettle avoided bankruptcy just in time with a PPP loan
When the Paycheck Protection Program began taking applications for loans on April 3, its promise was something most restaurants and bars were looking for: a lifeline amid the coronavirus pandemic and a chance to continue on the dream of owning your own small business.
Monks kettle to bring craft beer pub fare to terra linda
The flourishing combination of craft beer, elevated bar bites and family-friendly camaraderie hasn't yet extended to the northwest reaches of San Rafael, but that's about to change. The owners of two neighboring San Francisco Mission District taverns are poised to deliver on all three with the project.
Drinking Out
Find out the newest, smartest and trend-setting places that matter most right now around the globe. If you're looking for a new bar to check out or want to know where to drink at your next destination, we have you covered.
Old beer tradition and new beer culture at 10-year-old Monk's Kettle
Flip open the slender leather-bound volume on the bar at Monk's Kettle and you're liable to find yourself awash in beers — but if you're like me and you haven't been swept up by the IPA craze and aren't sure what a Trappist is, never fear..
Monk's Kettle Turns 10, Lowers Prices on Beer and Food
Two stories you don't hear every day: A restaurant staying in business for a decade, and a restaurant lowering its prices. Monk's Kettle has done both.
The Best Beer Bar in Every State
These are heady times for the American beer drinker (get it?!). But seriously, the quality AND quantity of suds in this country have never been better.
Drink Here Now: Beer for Brunch and a Boozy Cocktail Salad
Move over, mimosas! There's a new breakfast drink in town. Monk's Kettle launched brunch service last weekend, and their dutch baby pancake pairs perfectly with a fruity triple ale, such as the Guldenberg from De Ranke or the Aphrodite stout from Dieu de Ciel.
What to eat with your Bay Area craft brew
The chicken strips are juicy and crusty in all the right ways, but there's something else going on in my mouth. A hit of sugar, white pepper and cumin, then the numbness that comes with Szechuan peppercorns.
Nine things you should know about sour beers
'Everyone always remembers their first sour beer. That's how impactful it is,' says Jason Kirmse, beverage director for Hi Neighbor restaurant group, the team behind San Francisco restaurants Fat Angel, Stones Throw and Trestle.
141 Patios in SF, Sorted by Neighborhoods
'The Mission / What to expect: New sidewalk seating (four-tops, all with heaters above them) that almost doubles the capacity and provides the perfect venue for taking in 16th Street crowds with a craft beer.
Which Are The Best Beers to Drink This Summer?
Summer is officially here and tis the season for backyard beer-fueled barbecues. Wether your planning a formal fete for the 4th of July or an impromptu party simply because it's Saturday, one thing is certain: your ice chest should be stocked with the best beer around.
The 33 Best Beer Bars in the Country
Any bar worth its pretzel salt has at least a beer or two at the ready. These are not those bars. These are bars for serious beer people: places where home brewers flock for inspiration and where the beer world's best artisans roll out their experimental and hard-to-find suds.
Pull Me a Cold One: The Birth of the Modern Beer Bar
Forget about the copper tanks and bearded dudes lecturing you about hops. A new breed of beer bar has emerged, with well-edited lists of brews and the kind of interiors that make you actually want to hang out and order another round.
