Published May 8, 2024, in my Medium column:
Debates on fine dining aside (more here on fine dining in the U.S. now), the art form of the best upscale restaurants is a craft I pray never dies. Elevated service, design and drink pairings add even more levels of art. These five restaurants thrill year after year, with Michelin stars and accolades to confirm it, though all were great pre-awards. Each offers warm, never stuffy, service and food that is delectable, not merely beautiful or innovative.
ARTICLE: https://medium.com/@virginiamiller_29308/fine-dining-in-sf-5-places-to-celebrate-now-e5295a4ac5c6
Reviewed in this article:
—So Brilliant, This 2 Michelin Should Be 3: Lazy Bear
—Still Shining in Its New Era: Saison
—Back to its Original Format but Refreshed: Lord Stanley 2.0
—Seafood & Drink Glories Like No Other: Aphotic
—Asian Art Museum-Inspired: Gilda’s Salon Dinners at the Proper Hotel
