Nico Madrigal-Yankowski is a Food Reporter at SFGATE. He specializes in food and beverages, focusing on topics such as chain restaurants, quick service restaurants, and restaurant innovation, as well as the broader themes of hospitality and leisure. Nico's work has been featured in The Press Democrat, KCRA 3 & My58 Television, The San Luis Obispo Tribune, and several other notable publications.
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Nico's articles predominantly cover the local food and beverage scene in San Francisco and California. His focus on private sector announcements, press releases, and promotional deals suggests he is likely to be responsive to pitches related to new restaurant openings, closures, menu launches, or collaborations within the food industry.
Given his emphasis on covering specific restaurants and bars in the Bay Area, Nico may appreciate pitches that offer unique insights into local culinary trends or behind-the-scenes stories about chefs and restaurateurs making an impact in this region.
As a journalist with a strong emphasis on local coverage of the food & beverage industry within San Francisco and California more broadly, pitching relevant stories that tie directly into these areas will likely resonate best with him.
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By: Nico Madrigal-Yankowski
"From a culinary standpoint — it's really cool to be included."
By: Nico Madrigal-Yankowski
The principal owner of the San Francisco Giants was also in attendance.
By: Nico Madrigal-Yankowski
There are 21 brews on tap and all of the food is under $15.
“Now please put away your cellphones, my lovelies. Let’s get dirty.”
By: Nico Madrigal-Yankowski
From the outside, you would never know it's a restaurant. A neon yellow sign against a matte black facade reads "Money Loaned."
The owners hope to sell the restaurant to someone willing to carry on its legacy.
By: Nico Madrigal-Yankowski
The show was filmed in the same tent as "The Great British Bake Off."
By: Nico Madrigal-Yankowski
The show was filmed in the same tent as "The Great British Bake Off."
By: Nico Madrigal-Yankowski
Noe Valley will once again be home to delightful ceviche Lomo saltado, arroz norteño, ceviche, causa nikkei and fideos achupados are served at Fresca in San Francisco on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
By: Nico Madrigal-Yankowski
"I feel like we're obligated to kind of continue this legacy and keep it going."
