Visionary Cal-Moroccan at Mourad SF
Mourad Lahlou’s Mourad is the best upscale modern Moroccan restaurant I’ve been to in the U.S., bar...
Roman Pinsa Multiplies in SF: Montesacro Marina
When Roma native Gianluca Legrottaglie opened Montesacro in SoMa in 2015, it was the first proper Roman pinseria in the...
November Eats Checklist: 7 Standouts of the Month
These newcomers or new menus cover the gamut, from Greek mezé to dim sum. Alongside this month’s full restaurant...
Malaysian Buzz in Sleepy Outer Noe: The new Damansara
In deep dives tasting my way around Singapore, to my love for dear departed places like Indonesian great Warung Siska...
Rosemary & Pine: Playful Neighborhood Comfort from Michelin-Starred Team
Debuting October 13, 2022, Rosemary and Pine (R&P) opened in the former Skool space on a sleepy block...
Tenderheart: Chef & Bar Masters Work Their Magic at The New Line Hotel SF
The LINE Hotel is an uber-hip line of boutique hotels only in LA, DC, Austin and San Francisco, with the...
Rich Table 10 Years In: Celebrating One of the Best Restaurants in the Nation
Since Rich Table opened in July 2012, I knew it was “primed for greatness,” as I headlined my initial SF...
October Eats Checklist: 6 Standouts of the Month
These newcomers or new menus cover the gamut, from steakhouses (American and Argentinean) to Japanese tsukemen noodles. Alongside this month’...
There Is A Time for Modern French Fare: Visiting The New La Société
Classic French cuisine has gone out of vogue with some international restaurant traveler types I interact with on the regular...
Two-Year-Old Neighborhood Michelin Revamped on Precita Park: Marlena
For my first three years in San Francisco, I held a Precita Avenue address. When I moved here way back...
House Pasta & Caviar to A5 Charcuterie Decadence: SoMa’s New AFICI
The lofty, industrial space that housed Alexander’s Steakhouse Group’s The Patio pop-up during pandemic, opened as AFICI on...
One Year In: Creative NorCal Japanese Shines at Nisei
From a Santa Barbera uni croquette dotted with smoked pepper relish to pumpkin chawanmushi under shaved truffles, I tasted the...