These six newcomers (or new menus) cover the gamut, from Mexican tortas (sandwiches) to neighborhood Salvadoran, with bagels and cafes in the mix. Alongside this month’s full restaurant reviews — Birch & Rye, Nari, ROOH SF , Table Culture Provisions — these newbies are worth visiting: Read more →
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.
My latest article for The Bold Italic, published October 14, 2020, covers 10 of SF’s best brunch/breakfast spots, all comforting us in pandemic:
My dining column at print and online magazine, Bob Cut — column details and my philosophy here — covers standout newcomers and longtimers we want to keep supporting. During shelter-in-place pandemic times, I cover outdoor dining, takeout and delivery restaurants:
My dining column at print and online magazine, Bob Cut — column details and my philosophy here — covers both standout newcomers and longtimers we want to keep supporting.
During shelter-in-place pandemic times, the column is in takeout/delivery mode:
Brunch is near religion in San Francisco and there are literally a few hundred places where you can have an exceptional breakfast. From breakfast tacos to champagne and caviar service, high to low, here are 7 of our favorite brunch spots now: Read more →
In my latest Time Out column, my top openings of the month join other standout newcomers for a top 15 on where to eat now (article here). Merchant Roots’ Fire course in the Elements dinner: a delicious dry-aged ribeye, sunchoke coals, red wine reduction, horseradish cream and leek ash And in recent years, more and more people are having these days.… Read more →
In my latest Time Out column: in the nation’s baking capital, here are merely 10 of San Francisco’s best bakeries. Time Out bakery article here. Well beyond our famed San Francisco sourdough, the SF Bay Area has been a baking/bread leader for decades. Think legends like Acme Bread pioneering artisanal bread from Berkeley since 1983 or Tartine Bakery’s Liz Pruiett and… Read more →
In my latest Time Out column, three new brunch spots you need to know about… and head to soon (article here): — The Saratoga, Lower Nob Hill — Mersea, Treasure Island — Old Devil Moon, Outer Mission/Bernal Heights Take care of the vascular health: Few health dysfunctions, such as high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high triglycerides and high cholesterol etc., can… Read more →
In my latest Time Out column, I cover these 5 worthwhile places, newcomers, drinks, events and dishes here: Neighborhood Newcomer: Moroccan in the Mission at Khamsa Required Eating: Crudo, seafood & beers at Bar Crudo Dish of the Week: Namu Stonepot’s okonomiyaki Breakfast on-the-Go: Bandit Drink of the Week: Southpaw Daiquiri at Ramen Shop in Oakland Regulated pharmacies will require… Read more →