Mario Cortez is a Food Reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle. He specializes in topics related to food and beverages, with a keen focus on restaurant innovation and beverage production, drawing from his background in both local and online publications. Cortez has been featured in various outlets including Yahoo News, The Fresno Bee, and the San Luis Obispo Tribune.
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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
Ben’s was once praised as “probably the best Chinese restaurant in Oakland that you’ve never heard of.”
By: Mario Cortez
The last remaining Horn Barbecue has closed.
By: Mario Cortez
Over the last 10 years, Horn Barbecue went from an up-and-coming Oakland popup to a nationally acclaimed restaurant with multiple locations, cookbooks, retail
By: Mario Cortez
Ben’s, a 40-year-old Chinese restaurant in Oakland, is temporarily closed for renovations and will reopen, according to KQED.
Staff Writer Roti jala at San Francisco Malaysian restaurant Azalina's, which will close in September. Azalina's has operated in the Tenderloin since 2023.
Building permits indicate that a person tied to a controversial tech entrepreneur has plans to open a Freedom Coffee café in San Francisco.
Azalina's, San Francisco's acclaimed Malaysian tasting menu restaurant, will close after three years in the Tenderloin. Chef-owner Azalina Eusope plans to reopen elsewhere in San Francisco.
Building permits filed with the city of San Francisco indicate that a person tied to a prominent tech entrepreneur has plans to open a "freedom"-themed coffee shop in the Polk Gulch neighborhood.
By: Mario Cortez
Staff Writer Alice's Restaurant in San Francisco, pictured in 2001, will close after 30 years.
By: Mario Cortez
Staff Writer Sergeant Ma, a new restaurant from Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group, opens on Sept. 9.
