SF Chefs 2012 Festival Pictures

San Francisco may have a notoriously cold Summer, but right now marks the moment in August when the city really heats up, thanks to its annual SF Chefs festival, taking place right this minute. Earlier this week, we dropped by a contemporary Mexican showcase; later, we ate local at the Center For Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture's 49 Square Miles Food Tour; last night, we went all out at the SF Chefs Grand Tasting Tent. For a behind-the-scenes peek at this year's SF Chefs, keep reading.

Photos: Nicole Perry