Buena Vista Cafe and the Irish coffee of legend
The historical spot is famed for its Irish coffee: A warm blend of coffee, whiskey, sugar, and cream that’s been a local favorite since the 1950s....
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New Chef with Stockholm & London Roots at Reborn, Michelin-Starred Sons & Daughters
Since first visiting Michelin-starred, intimate fine dining gem Sons and Daughters (S&D) when it opened in 2010, I named it one of the top 10 new restaurants of the year....
Now four years sober, I found non-alcoholic paradise in this Outer Richmond tavern
Ocean Beach Cafe, an Outer Richmond spot whose namesake overshadows the special concoctions poured by founder Joshua James....
30 Years at One Market & New Fine Dining Chef at Luce: Two Longtimers with New Life
There are longtimers, then there are long timers. This week I talk about two....
February Eats Checklist: 5 Standouts of the Month
These newcomers or new menus cover the gamut, from elevated German beer hall fare to Sichuan Chinese....
Latin Vibes, Tunes, Cocktails & Food with Stunning SF Views at New Rooftop Bar, Cavaña
Rooftop bars are proliferating in San Francisco these days, whether the 2017 opening of Charmaine’s at the San Francisco Proper, or 2022’s Rise Over Run at the Line San Francisco, and KAIYŌ Rooftop atop the Hyatt Place Hotel....
Boundary-Pushing Asian Food at Two Newcomers: Taiwanese-Inspired Piglet & Co. & Chinese-Venezuelan Cantoo
This week, I share experiences at two newcomers playing with the boundaries of Asian cuisine....
Red Sauce Italian Legend South of SF: Original Joe’s Westlake
When in that NY state of mind, I miss its boundless (if exhausting) energy, and, yes, its’ East Coast-style American Italian food....
January Eats Checklist: 4 Standouts of the Month
These newcomers or new menus cover the gamut, from a nature-rich tribute to California’s majestic trees in edible form, to healthy, chic, nuanced at-home delivery food....
“Nite Out” with SF Ballet brings together modern dance, cocktails, and the queer community
San Francisco Ballet drew a sold-out crowd Friday to its “Nite Out” festivities, which combined a Q&A with a queer-identifying dancer and an after party with fashion, cocktails, and mingling with the LGBTQIA+ community....
Former Laundromat Turned Idyllic Neighborhood Hang for Detroit Pizza, Sips & Bagels
Opened November 2022 in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond neighborhood, The Laundromat SF is, yes, housed in a former Laundromat....