Congratulations, San Francisco, we are now on "the cutting edge of the urban agriculture movement"! Over a "salad toast" this morning, Temporary Mayor Ed Lee signed an ordinance this morning amending the zoning code to allow you, the urban gardener, to sell your produce for a profit to individuals or restaurants. Delightful, right? We should be rolling in hyper-fresh avocados any day now. And while, the new legislation was intended to allow community gardens like Little City Gardens or Hayes Valley Farm to make a modest living off the land they tilled from harsh concrete in to usable soil, that doesn't mean we individuals can't make a quick buck off of some fresh produce, does it? With that in mind, here's our shortlist of produce items necessary for popular dishes at local restaurants: more ›

One Market has undergone some renovations. Swankier renovations, we hear. Tomorrow, they open The Penthouse, located on the 42 floor. It will feature stellar 360º-degree views like the one at right. Want to check it out? If so, UC Santa Cruz is throwing a worthy benefit, one that will help fill your stomach and help students in need of housing. It's a bash for "Grow a Farmer," and in exchange for a mere $25 you will get to sample foods from UCSC Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems alumnus. more ›