The Bay Area is home to a diverse array of cuisines, manifesting in hundreds of unique dishes and dining experiences. But in our fast-paced lives, many of us don’t have time to try them all for ourselves — that’s why El Estoque did it for you. From locally owned mom-and-pop diners to popular restaurants with lines stretching around the block, click here to read what our Arts & Entertainment section had to say.
Restaurant rundown
El Estoque’s Arts & Entertainment section reviews four archetypes of Bay Area restaurants
Click to read through reviews on local food restaurants. Graphic | Benjamin Zhang
About the Contributors
Samika Bhatkar, Editor-in-Chief
Samika is currently a senior and Editor in Chief for El Estoque. She loves listening to hip-hop and rap music and playing with her dog. In her free time, Samika watches NBA games or cooks with her family.
Ananya Chaudhary, Editor-in-Chief
Ananya is currently a senior and Editor-in-Chief for El Estoque. When she isn’t reporting for El Estoque, you can find her binging her favorite shows: “Gilmore Girls” (only the first four seasons), “Grey’s Anatomy” (the first six seasons) and “How I Met Your Mother” (all nine seasons). Ananya likes to spend most of her time within the bounds of her room, where she likes to jam to music, call her friends or — and most probably — sleep.
Aletheia Ju, Staff Writer
Aletheia is currently a senior and a staff writer for El Estoque. During her free time she likes to read, play the piano, and draw. She also likes to waste time watching video essays.
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury is currently a senior and an Arts and Entertainment editor for El Estoque. In his free time, he likes updating his Letterboxd, driving his friends around and trying new food places in the Bay.
Dylan Nguyen, Head of Design
Dylan Nguyen is currently a senior and Head of Design for El Estoque. His hobbies include listening to R&B soul, binging comedy dramas and setting up last-minute hangout plans with friends.
Angela Poon, Features Editor
Angela is currently a junior and Features Editor for El Estoque. In the little free time she has, she enjoys crocheting, listening to beabadoobee and indulging in her shopping addiction.
Benjamin Zhang, Editor-in-Chief
Benjamin is currently a senior and Editor-in-Chief for El Estoque. In his free time, he likes to play soccer, collect vinyls and review bad movies.
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