Published December 3, 2021, in my The Bold Italic weekly restaurant reviews, my review of Besharam, from one of our great Indian chefs who has boldly moved to full vegetarian mode in her Dogpatch restaurant (spoiler: you won’t miss the meat).
Category: Top Tastes
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 →
SF’s Aziza Serves Some of the Best Moroccan Food in the Country
My review of chef Mourad Lahlou’s Aziza, the restaurant that took Moroccan food in the U.S. to new heights since 2001.
Uma Casa: SF’s Only & Most Authentic Portuguese Restaurant
My review of Uma Casa in Noe Valley, chef Antelmo “Telmo” Faria’s true slice of Portugal in San Francisco (with the other two rare and special Portuguese restaurants in the Bay Area mentioned).
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.
54 Mint: San Francisco’s Ultimate Gastronomic Escape to Rome
Published September 24, 2021, in my weekly restaurant review column for The Bold Italic, this review features arguably our best “escape to Roma” in SF, from pastas to suppli, cocktails to rare Italian spirits.
5 SF Rooftops for Dining & Drink
From a brand new pizza/pasta destination to a longtime Mexican favorite, five standout rooftops for dining and drink around San Francisco. I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every restaurant reviewed here:
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.