My dining reviews for The Bold Italic: published September 16, 2021. From three notable newcomers to two tried-and-true greats (one just turning a year old in pandemic), these are five top places to eat, feast and support now — plus three bonus eats for delivery or takeout. I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every restaurant reviewed here:
Little Red Window picnic
Reviewed this article:
Alameda Destination: Alley & Vine
—Cozy Hayes Valley Wine Bar with Eats: Linden & Laguna
Detroit Pizza To-Go or Eat Outdoors: Joyride Pizza
—Cal-French Romance & the “Whole Package” Experience: Routier
—Rare Nightlife Gem & Eats in Outer Sunset: Lost & Found
Bonus Eats: Delivery and/or Takeout Only
Nourishing Meals at Home: Jesse & Laurent
—Palo Alto’s New Milan-Style Pizza Pop-Up: Pizzone
Latin American Picnics in Washington Square Park: Little Red Window
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My restaurant reviews:
— New Modern Filipino Destination, Abacá, From Chef Francis Ang & Bartender Kevin Diedrich (Filipino)
— 25 Lusk Traveler Menus (Mexican)
— Warung Siska, Redwood City (Indonesian)
Routier SF strawberry mascarpone dessert
Linden & Laguna
Alley & Vine Mt. Lassen trout