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Chubby Noodle North Beach salt & pepper shrimp
My dining column at print and online magazine, Bob Cut — column details and my philosophy here — covers standout newcomers and longtimers we want to keep supporting. During shelter-in-place pandemic times, I cover outdoor dining, takeout and delivery restaurants:
COVERED RESTAURANTS in the Article:
— Hi Neighbor Group’s Junju, Schmaltz, Ines & Atta Girl Hospitality (Cocktails, Korean, Modern Jewish/Israeli, South American)
— Radio Africa & Kitchen (Ethiopian)
— Ristorante Marcello & Gold Mirror (Red Sauce/Old School American Italian)
— Troya (Turkish, Mediterranean)
— Back A Yard Caribbean Grill (Jamaican, Caribbean)
— Gracias Madre (Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian)
— Chubby Noodle & Don Pisto’s (Chinese American & Tex-Mex)
— Pier 23 (Seafood, Old School)
— Padrecito (Modern Mexican)
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Troya Turkish breakfast platter
My Bob Cut articles:
—May’s Best Bay Area Restaurants for Outdoor Dining, Takeout or Delivery
—April’s Best New Bay Area Restaurants & OG Alternatives To-Go
—A Taste of Chinese Szechuan Cuisine in SF
—The Hunters Point Jazz Supper Club That Helped Transform a Community Needs Your Support
—Best New Bay Area Restaurants & OG Dining Greats of the Month: Feb-March 2020
—January’s Best New Bay Area Restaurants & Old-School Greats
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Schmaltz’s Reuben meatballs