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.
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Toxic mushroom ‘super bloom’ brings death count to 3
California health officials have ramped up their messaging amid the deadliest mushroom season in decades
San Francisco: Dead and loving it
A new listings site from McSweeney’s doesn’t quite prove that nothing ever happens in this city
Hazie’s bartender fired after viral incident
Miguel Marchese was terminated from his position over email on Saturday
Five favorite food moments of 2025
A short list of what I ate up in the world of food this year
Server farm to table
AI-generated images are rising in popularity on delivery apps and menus across SF. How far will we take this race to the bottom in food photography?
The Hazie’s bartender attacked by a customer is just happy it was caught on video
Inside the hectic, viral incident at a Hayes Valley restaurant this past weekend
Drinking Companion: A small bar with a big heart
Horsies Market & Saloon may be as snug as a sloop, by my, is it yar
‘If you’re not educated enough, there’s real danger’
As the Department of Health advises against foraging, professional mushroom-hunters share tips on picking safely
Deep cut
Tariffs be damned, Bernal Cutlery and Flour + Water take an artisan spin on the pizza wheel









