A major new fine dining, 100% live fire cooking restaurant two years in the works just opened from chef Seth Stowaway. Read more →
Tag: New American
Atelier Crenn, One of the World’s Best Restaurants, Turns 11 Years Old
Published January 7, 2022, in my The Bold Italic column and weekly restaurant reviews: 10 years old this month, I revisit one of the world’s best restaurants (and The World’s 50 Best Restaurants), Atelier Crenn.
Reimagined a Decade Since Opening, Bluestem Brasserie Is a Slice of Comfort in Downtown SF
A reborn, 10 year-old, downtown restaurant that continues to offer homey comfort, over-the-top desserts, and now, a remodel, a new market and an addictive, all-day snack.
5 New Restaurants of the Month: December 2021
Published December 31, 2021, in my The Bold Italic column and weekly restaurant reviews: These five notable newcomers cover the gamut, from fine dining pop-ups to Peninsula food halls housing Michelin-starred chefs:
5 New Bay Area Restaurants Worth Visiting: November 2021
From kosher Israeli takeout to a new Korean grocer, these five new restaurants are worth dining at now”
The Castro’s New Copas Imparts a Festive, Collaborative Vibe The Space Hasn’t Exuded in a Decade
Published November 26, 2021, in my The Bold Italic column, my review of the new Copas at 2223 Market Street in the Castro, bringing back festive vibes and exuding a communal spirit I haven’t seen/felt in the space in over a decade.
Breakfast for Dinner? Hilda and Jesse Has You Covered
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.
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 →
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?.
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: