Consume & Devour

One Interesting Bite at a Time

Discover restaurants, food history, culinary traditions, and the stories behind what we eat—from the Bay Area and beyond.

Latest Articles

Explore food history, restaurant reviews, hidden gems, and memorable food experiences.

  • Absinthe history and traditional absinthe ritual in a Paris café

    Absinthe: The Strange Green Spirit

  • Mushroom pide with mushrooms, red pepper, onion, and kasseri cheese at Divan in Berkeley

    Is Divan Berkeley Worth It?

  • Inside Molinari Delicatessen in North Beach, San Francisco

    I Finally Tried Molinari’s Delicatessen After Years of Walking By – Worth It?

  • 50 Shades of Charcoal Food Festival

  • Poké Bowl Deliciousness in the Bay Area

  • Mac and Cheese of Your Dreams

  • Baked Goods for Over 100 Years

  • Mouthwatering Cambodian Flavor

  • Tasty Korean Favorites in Inner Richmond

  • Rome: Exciting and Invigorating

  • Love for Italian Deli Sandwiches

  • Belgian Delicious Baked Goodies