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The Golden Gate Restaurant Association honors the Bay Area food scene’s overachievers. A steering committee of food journalists and industry pros nominated STEM Kitchen & Garden as one of four finalists for Sustainable Restaurant of the Year.

From food trucks to black-owned soul food spots, the Golden State Warriors’ love for Bay Area food permeates its team culture. Instead of the usual arena sights like Dippin’ Dots or Papa John’s, all of the businesses will be small and local.

Though it won’t open its doors until 2019, the Warriors new arena is promising to be worth the wait for fans of both food and basketball. Soul food, Filipino fare, and dumplings will all appear when it opens.

STEM Kitchen & Garden’s heated terrance, bocce ball courts, culinary garden, and fantastic bay view are a great place to enjoy an al fresco meal, while Arguello takes full advantage of the lovely Presidio Officers’ Club space, but the main draw is a margarita on the heated patio.

Cafe Modern’s Executive Chef Denise Shavandy, Critics Choice Best Chef 2018, explores flavors and techniques from around the world, presenting her dishes simply and artfully. If the mark of a great chef is his or her contribution to a food scene, Denise Shavandy’s collaborations and individual offerings set her squarely among Fort Worth’s giants.

In partnership with Bon Appétit Management Company, award-winning chef Traci Des Jardins and her in-stadium Public House offer AT&T Park guests a menu of 75 craft and imported beers, many of which are from California.

Terzo Piano Chef di Cucina Carolina Diaz shares her secrets to perfect pasta. After having won Barilla’s U.S. Master of Pasta earlier this year, Carolina will travel to Milan in October to compete for the title of World Pasta Master.

Once the Chase Center stadium opens, STEM will be a prime spot before or after a game or concert — but there’s no reason to wait because dining at STEM is an event in itself, says restaurant critic Michael Bauer

Restaurant 917 is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Details elevate the entire meal and the seamless service highlights the creativity spouting from Executive Chef Matt Lee’s kitchen.

Hunter and Alexis Pence teamed up with Bon Appétit Management Company’s Healthy Kids program and national campaign No Kid Hungry to host about 20 students in Giants Garden.