Mario Cortez is a Food Reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle. He specializes in food and beverage reporting, with a focus on restaurants and the hospitality industry, while also exploring themes related to business and economics. Cortez has been featured in various publications, including the Times-Standard and Calhoun Times.
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Mario Cortez's coverage predominantly focuses on the local food and beverage industry in San Francisco and the Bay Area, with a significant emphasis on restaurant openings, closures, and events. He is likely to be responsive to pitches related to new restaurant openings, unique culinary concepts or experiences, trends in dining preferences within the region, and stories about local chefs or personalities making an impact in the food scene.
Given his focus on private sector announcements and promotional deals along with event coverage, he may be interested in exclusive sneak peeks into upcoming restaurant launches or insider insights from owners/chefs. Consider providing information about businesses that are relevant specifically to San Francisco and the Bay Area when reaching out to Mario Cortez.
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By: Mario Cortez
Falasteen, a new Palestinian restaurant in San Francisco's Noe Valley, arrives from chef Lamees Dahbour.
San Francisco restaurant Mathilde French Bistro, previously known as Le Charm Bistro, is closing at the end of December.
By: Mario Cortez
San Francisco's Magnolia Brewing, the Haight Street brewery, is back after a monthslong closure and sale to a new local ownership group.
Falasteen, a new Palestinian restaurant in San Francisco's Noe Valley, arrives from chef Lamees Dahbour.
Bay Area bakery Firebrand Artisan Breads closes Uptown Oakland location after a decade
By: Mario Cortez
Bay Area's popular Horn Barbecue expands from Oakland location with Lafayette restaurant.
By: Mario Cortez
An immigrant winery worker in Calistoga faced eviction after his wife died of colon cancer. With help from Season of Sharing, he kept his family in their home.
The 10 biggest Bay Area restaurants to close in 2024, from Aphotic and Mourad to the Slanted Door and La Calenda.
Top Bay Area brewery Dokkaebier, known for its use of Asian ingredients in beer, is closing its Oakland taproom
By: Mario Cortez
Korean fried chicken restaurant Chimmelier, a hit in Los Angeles, opening in Berkeley
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