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Olivia Peluso

Olivia Peluso is a food and drink reporter for Gazetteer SF.

Previously, she covered young founders and changemakers for Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. She has contributed coverage on business, technology, and climate to publications including Vogue Business, Business Insider, and Travel + Leisure.

Bake off

Ganache guerillas are cutting into the Legion of Honor’s cake conclave. Attracting hundreds of fellow fondant fans is just the icing on top

October 16, 2025

Hamburgers are the new handrolls

After a rocky start to the year, smash burger joint Hamburger Project is doubling down

October 15, 2025

Trick or treat?

A hundred-deep line on 4th St. for limited-edition Trader Joe’s Halloween tote

October 8, 2025

Ryan Shelton’s world of pure imagination

A visit to Merchant Roots for a glimpse into the creative process of the city’s wildest dining artisan

October 7, 2025

Verve Coffee workers vote to unionize

Employees at three NorCal locations don’t think health benefits is a tall order 

October 6, 2025

The prime of Mr. Joe Betz

Steak chefs across the city share their tenderest feelings for House of Prime Rib and its beloved owner

October 1, 2025

Tacos Oscar teases SF location

Incredible fact: the beloved Oakland eatery is eyeing a Western expansion

September 24, 2025

Paved with good intentions

After the removal of a controversial center bike lane, hopes and sales are up on Valencia

September 23, 2025

Testing the waters

Is an upcoming ‘water tasting’ an extremely dry practical joke, or is something cooler bubbling up? 

September 18, 2025

Flour & Branch sued by landlord

The buzzy brunch spot near Oracle Park is behind on rent

September 16, 2025