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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
My latest article for The Bold Italic, published September 3, 2021 (my regular Bold Italic articles here), covers 5 SF Bay Area restaurants with a view AND good food.
My latest article for The Bold Italic, published August 13, 2021 (my regular Bold Italic articles here), covers six neighborhood restaurants — from fine dining Chinese splurge to vegan sushi destination — worth feasting at and supporting now.
Our beloved restaurants and bars are back, though, along with the industry at large, greatly struggling with staffing and returning to full form after this unprecedented year and a half. So let’s keep supporting and getting out. My dining column covers newcomers and longtimers (dine-in, takeout, delivery) worth visiting and why: Read more →
My latest article for The Bold Italic, published June 25, 2021 (my regular Bold Italic articles here), covers 5 of the Bay Area’s best queer-run restaurants and cafes:
My dining column in print and online magazine, Bob Cut (column details and my philosophy here; last month’s column here) covers standout (delicious) newcomers and longtimers worth supporting. I’m covering outdoor and indoor dining, takeout and delivery restaurants, all of which I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from, choosing the standouts: