My review of brand new Hilda & Jesse (from the pop-up of the same name), an upscale yet whimsical breakfast for dinner North Beach restaurant from two female chefs with extensive fine dining, Michelin-starred experience.
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Flour+Water’s New Italian Destination: Penny Roma
Published November 5, 2021, in my The Bold Italic column and weekly restaurant reviews, my review of Flour+Water’s brand new Italian dining destination featuring regional influences from around Italy, Penny Roma:
Top 5 Hit List of the Month: Newcomers + Neighborhood Favorites
Reviewed in this article… Notable Newcomers
— Modern Steakhouse Done Right: The Vault Steakhouse
— Halal Birria: La Vaca Birria
— Affordable Wraps: Mediterranean Aroma
Neighborhood Favorites:
— Steal of a Prix Fixe: Trestle
— Pasta & Crudo: Itria Read more →
Chisai Sushi Club Is for Nigiri Fanatics & Novices Alike
My review of Chisai Sushi Club, with chef Erik Aplin and team taking over the long-beloved original Ichi Sushi space.
SF’s Estiatorio Ornos Is a New Hyperlocal Escape to Mykonos from Michael Mina
Published October 8, 2021, in my The Bold Italic column and weekly restaurant reviews, my review of Michael Mina’s new colorful escape to Mykonos, Greece, in his former Michael Mina Restaurant (and Aqua) space.
Top 5 Hit List of the Month: Restaurant Newcomers + Better-Than-Ever Favorites
Published October 7, 2021 at The Bold Italic: From two notable newcomers to three tried-and-true greats (one just reopening, one just gaining its first Michelin star) plus one bonus new bar, these are five top places to eat, feast and support now?.
Turntable at Lord Stanley: A Rotating Showcase for Top Global Chefs
My review of Michelin-starred Lord Stanley’s reinvention as Turntable at Lord Stanley, showcasing award-winning and up-and-coming global chefs. In this initial fall run of Argentinean chefs, most of them are female, all making waves in South America.
New Modern Filipino Destination, Abacá — From Chef Francis Ang & Bartender Kevin Diedrich
This review features brand new Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant and modern Filipino cuisine destination, Abacá, from celebrated chef Francis Ang of Pinoy Heritage and drinks by renowned bartender/owner Kevin Diedrich of PCH and Kona’s Street Market.
5 Newcomers and Tried & True Restaurants to Feast At Now
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:
25 Lusk’s New Traveler Menus Offer Jaunts Around the World
My new weekly restaurant reviews for The Bold Italic.
Published September 10, 2021 (my regular Bold Italic articles here), this review features longtimer 25 Lusk and its inspired new drink-centric Traveler menus from chef Matthew Dolan and bartender Elmer Mejicanos.