The system of determining whether or not you owe sales tax on your food purchases does not involve magic eight balls or 20-sided die. No, it's much more haphazard than that.

This week's cover story analyzes the methodology behind the way the state assesses taxes on food -- and the logic and ramifications of it.

But for a special treat -- which may even be tax exempt if it qualifies for the hot bakery goods exemption! -- try out this amazing flowchart, which simulates the process of determining whether you'll be shelling out sales tax or not.

Bon appétit!

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When Supervisor Chris Daly last night punctuated his promise to Board President David Chiu that he'd "haunt him politically" by uttering "It's on like Donkey Kong," he transcended the bizarre and entered the sublime. He caused a legion of hardened City Hall-watchers to say something they never thought would cross their lips: "I can't believe Chris Daly just said that."

Don't look now, but Daly's reference last night is currently among Google's very highest for the search term "It's on like Donkey Kong." Quite a feat for a decades-old, passe expression.

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In between chugging Racer 5 out of a brown bag and speculating about the line at Ike's, print out this handy Bingo card to play the game your grandma loves using common sights around DoLo. Or turn it into a drinking game. Whatever. [Pic after the jump]
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