The chef legend who broadened the nation’s (and world’s) understanding and love of Vietnamese food has opened a casual (not necessarily Vietnamese) sandwich shop. My full review of brand new Chuck’s Takeaway:
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6 New Spots Worth Visiting: Cafe, Bar & Food Truck Edition
These six newer spots include two Brazilian go-tos, a winning bottle shop and arcade/game bar with food (as always, I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every restaurant reviewed here):
5 New Restaurants Worth Visiting This Month Around the Bay Area
These five notable, mid-range newcomers cover the gamut, from sushi whiskey lounge to a Salvadoran family spot. Alongside this month’s full restaurant reviews, these new restaurants are worth dining at now (as always, I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every restaurant reviewed here): Read more →
Live-Fire Cooking Like You’ve Never Experienced Before at New Osito
A major new fine dining, 100% live fire cooking restaurant two years in the works just opened from chef Seth Stowaway. Read more →
5 New Restaurants of the Month: December 2021
Published December 31, 2021, in my The Bold Italic column and weekly restaurant reviews: These five notable newcomers cover the gamut, from fine dining pop-ups to Peninsula food halls housing Michelin-starred chefs:
Le Fantastique: Your New Music, Wine & Bites Hangout
Im my The Bold Italic column and weekly restaurant reviews, a new Hayes Valley restaurant, Le Fantastique, that marries McIntosh amps, vinyl and a tight, smart team with superb raw, cured and aged fish, small plates, white Burgundy and Champagne.
La Bande: Mid-Market’s New Tapas Slice of Spain With Art Deco Vibes
My review of La Bande at the SF Proper Hotel from chef Jason Fox and team — think “real deal” Spanish tapas, pinxtos and more but with sleek Art Deco vibes.
5 New Bay Area Restaurants Worth Visiting: November 2021
From kosher Israeli takeout to a new Korean grocer, these five new restaurants are worth dining at now”
The Castro’s New Copas Imparts a Festive, Collaborative Vibe The Space Hasn’t Exuded in a Decade
Published November 26, 2021, in my The Bold Italic column, my review of the new Copas at 2223 Market Street in the Castro, bringing back festive vibes and exuding a communal spirit I haven’t seen/felt in the space in over a decade.
‘California Washoku’: On Full Display at Nisei + Next Door at Bar Iris
Published November 19, 2021, in my The Bold Italic column and weekly restaurant reviews, my review of Nisei and its new next door bar, Bar Iris, a modern Japanese-American fine dining play in California Washoku cuisine.