Published May 1, 2025:
From a modern Lebanese pop-up to a Mexican-Persian lounge, these five newcomers & four longtime greats cover the gamut:
ARTICLE HERE: https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/9-standout-restaurants-of-the-month
Reviewed in this article:
— Modern Lebanese and Levantine Pop-up at Buddy: Ilna, Mission District
— New Neighborhood Spot Ideal for Groups & Families: Fifty Vara, Outer Sunset
— Cocktails & Bites with Seafaring Touch: Bar Maritime, Union Square/Downtown
— Persian Mexican Lounge: Movida, South Park
— Japanese Hot Pot Lunch Go-To: Potto, Castro
— SF Chron’s #3 Keeps On Wow-ing: Rich Table, Hayes Valley
— Two Top Female Chefs Keep This 32-Year-Old Shining: Boulevard, Embarcadero
— Killing It With Bold Veggie Dishes: The Progress, Lower Fillmore
— The Farm-to-Table Legend Since 1971: Chez Panisse, Berkeley
