Eos & Nyx mezze/dips. Photo by Virginia Miller. For 24 years, I’ve been exploring and writing about the Bay Area’s Peninsula — including but not minimized to the moniker Silicon Valley. San Mateo County can suffer from suburban malaise and mediocrity when it comes to restaurant standards, especially compared to the dense, world-class glories of nearby San Francisco. But this… Read more →
IN THIS ARTICLE:
—New Modern Indian Respite Downtown: Bombay Brasserie at Taj Campton Place
—9-Year-Old North African/Tunisian Treasure in the FiDi: Barcha
—All-Day Mexican Food & Rotisserie Haven in Noe Valley: Todo el Dia
—Tyler Florence Classic with NY Vibes: Wayfare Tavern
—Noe Valley Cozy Comfort: Mr. Digby’s
—Reborn Inner Richmond Breakfast “Diner”: Eats
—New Union Square Greek Gem: The Parthenon Read more →
SF’s New Mediterranean Waterfront Respite: Alora Alora’s gorgeous Bay-side setting off Pier 3. Photo by Virginia Miller. A six-day-a-week modern Mediterranean waterfront restaurant that serves quality food, cocktails, wine and is open for lunch and dinner on the Embarcadero? Open at the tail end of January 2024, Alora fits that bill… and fits it with surprising affordability compared to the average downtown… Read more →
Restaurant review Dalida’s pita and dips. Photo by Virginia Miller. COME SEE OUR NEW HOME — The Bold Italic has a new home online, and this story has moved! Read it here: https://www.thebolditalic.com/aromas-of-sfs-presidio-turkey-meld-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-magic-of-new-dalida Turkish food is having a moment locally, thank goodness. And from some masterful chefs. Chef duo Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz opened Dalida in San Francisco on June 30,… Read more →
What to Eat: 5 Neighborhood Newcomers and Beloved Favorites to Checkout in November Flambée yourself anew Baked Alaska flambéed tableside at The Vault Steakhouse. (Photo: Courtesy of Virginia Miller) San Francisco has no shortage of eateries and bars to choose from — especially now that more are opening up as the city recovers from the pandemic. For November, there are at least three notable newcomers,… Read more →
Photo: Courtesy of J. Wade Public Relations Despite the wealth of Mediterranean food in this paradise of NorCal, there are few specifically Greek restaurants around. California’s coast and vast farmland are North America’s closest sibling to the Mediterranean climate, terrain, and soil, similar to Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Despite CA holding the largest U.S. Greek population after New York, it’s… 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): Pearl, Outer Richmond 6101 California St., SF; 415-592-9777; pearl-sf.com. Daily 5-10pm; Monday-Friday 7:30am-2pm; Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm. When a Richmond classic since 1999, Pizzetta 211, finally opens a sister restaurant around the corner, it’s no surprise… Read more →