In a delightful twist of fate, The Chronicle welcomes Bay Area native, MacKenzie Chung Fegan, as its new lead restaurant critic, replacing the iconic Soleil Ho. With a strong lineage in the San Francisco food world, Fegan's grandparents established the renowned Henry's Hunan in 1974, growing it into a thriving family-run business. As Fegan steps into her new role, she's ready to follow in the footsteps of giants like Michael Bauer and Soleil Ho, embracing her own unique voice while addressing the challenges faced by the San Francisco restaurant industry. Will her thoughtful commitment to examining food through cultural lenses change the face of restaurant criticism? Time will tell, as we eagerly await her opening reviews. Continue reading on SFist →

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