Confessions of a Restaurant Whore –With an irreverent potty mouth, the Whore takes to the restaurants of San Francisco and beyond, sharing her experiences in often ecstatic, always hilarious anecdotes.

Eat Local Challenge – In this blog, “locavores” from coast to coast offer thoughts and tips about how to eat within their local foodshed. It’s a great resource for the devoted, or the merely curious.

Eating Asia – Wondering where to get the best pecel jawa (vegetable salad with peanut sauce)? Turn to this blog for the lowdown on Malaysian eats. Lively writing and sharp, gritty photography make this a must read for culinary adventurers and armchair travelers alike.

Matt Bites – L.A. blogger Matt Armendariz once dug snails from his garden – and cooked them for dinner. This sort of passion comes across in more conventional posts, too, like those on cheese or Granny Pat’s orange cookies, and the photos are gorgeous. The Tablehopper – Want to know which restaurant is about to open or which chef just left town? Insider Marcia Gagliardi has the latest dish. Weekly updates beat the Chronicle’s scoop by 24 hours.