My dining column at print and online magazine, Bob Cut — column details and my philosophy here and last month’s column here— covers standout newcomers and longtimers we want to keep supporting. During pandemic times, I’m covering outdoor dining, takeout and delivery restaurants, all of which I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from, choosing the standouts: Read more →
I cover 5 standout upscale restaurants, many of The World’s 50 Best/Michelin-starred level, who are doing special or more casual takeout and delivery in pandemic times. Some offer cheese and champagne tastings, or nigiri sushi feasts or upscale but “real deal” BBQ. Each is stellar and ideal for those celebratory moments that still keep coming in our lives even while sheltering in — or when we need a pampering splurge:
Published by Where Traveler (my other Where articles here) in April 2019, my article on six new restaurants in San Francisco — from an A5 wagyu temple to forward-thinking casual Mediterranean dining. Places, dishes & drinks standing out now at Niku Steakhouse, The Butcher Shop by Niku Steakhouse, Verjus, Noosh, Commons Club at Virgin Hotels SF, Udon Time. Article here: www.wheretraveler.com/san-francisco/eat/your-san-francisco-dining-checklist Read more →
It’s been another stellar year of new restaurant openings — and we understand you haven’t had a chance to hit them all yet. Consider this your 2019 dining checklist of the best new kids on the block (last year’s top 12 here and top 12 new bars here):
In my latest Time Out column, my top openings of the month join other standout newcomers for a top 10 on where to eat now (article here): Angler — 5 stars 132 The Embarcadero, 415-872-9442. anglerrestaurants.com. Tuesday-Saturday 5-10pm. Expectations run high when chef Joshua Skenes of three-Michelin-starred Saison opens a more casual (but still upscale) sister restaurant. Angler does not disappoint.… Read more →
In my latest Time Out column, my top openings of the month join other standout newcomers for a top 10 on where to eat now (article here): Besharam Serving the cuisine of Gujarat, India, chef Heena Patel calls on her childhood with fresh, modern interpretations at Daniel Patterson’s former Alta transformed to Besharam in the Dogpatch in May 2018. In her… Read more →
In my latest Time Out column, nine of San Francisco’s best tasting menus that are under $100, many of them of fine dining quality (article here): www.timeout.com/san-francisco/restaurants/affordable-tasting-menus-san-francisco In a region rich with fine dining, Michelin-starred greatness — not to mention supreme produce year round — tasting menus abound. But many are past the $100 mark. These 10 restaurants, from SF to the… Read more →
In my latest Time Out column, my top openings of the month join other recent standout newcomers for a top 10 on where to eat now (article here): Che Fico 838 Divisadero St., SF, 415-416-6959; chefico.com. Tuesday-Thursday 5:30–11:00pm, Friday–Saturday 5:30pm–1:00am. Che Fico is the new “it” spot (and one of the toughest reservations) in town, garnering national press and celebrity… Read more →
With more 3 Michelin-starred restaurants than New York City (a city with 10 times the population and nearly 7 times the size), San Francisco has been a giant and a pioneer in food and drink for decades, excelling in every sub-category beyond cities many times their size and jumpstarting farm-to-table, wine, craft beer and spirits movements literally decades ago. The… Read more →
Published in the November print issue of both Oakland and Alameda Magazines, my feature on highlights around Willamette Valley beyond wineries, including breweries and distilleries, food and dining, mead and cider producers, as well as a resort hotel — article here [**since Oakland Magazine went out of business, my article is noted below]. My other Oakland and Alameda Magazine articles… Read more →