From kosher Israeli takeout to a new Korean grocer, these five new restaurants are worth dining at now”

From kosher Israeli takeout to a new Korean grocer, these five new restaurants are worth dining at now”
Copas’ popsicles. (Photo Credit: Virginia Miller) Nomica was one of the most creative modern Japanese restaurants in SF from the owners of Sausalito’s legendary Sushi Ran. I was so sad when it closed at 2223 Market Street after a short, unimpressive morph into the less exciting Izakaya Sushi Ran. But let’s get this straight: brand new Copas, which opened quietly in… Read more →
Hilda and Jesse Pancakes without Boundaries — Photo Credit: Virginia Miller Breakfast for dinner is not only a great idea, it’s even better when it’s gourmet, re-imagined breakfasts from two up-and-coming chefs, chef Kristina Liedags Compton and director of ops Rachel Sillcocks. These women built their résumés at best-of-the-best, Michelin-starred restaurants like Atelier Crenn, Avery, Mosu, Nopa, Charleston’s iconic FIG, and former greats… 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 →
From two notable newcomers to three tried-and-true greats (one just gaining a Michelin star this week), these are five top places to eat, feast and support now — plus one bonus new bar. I’ve vetted, visited or ordered from every restaurant reviewed here: Fiorella Sunset crudo — Photo Credit: Virginia Miller BETTER THAN EVERMore Than A Steakhouse: Niku Steakhouse, SoMa/Design District Fresh off their first… Read more →
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:
Support local gastronomy with your rewards credit card Shizen “Surprise Ending” vegan sushi (Photo Credit: Virginia Miller) New bars and restaurants in San Francisco are opening up at a dizzying pace as of late; it’s a welcome sign of activity after what felt like months existing at a standstill. But many of our neighborhood restaurant staples— some of which have been around… Read more →
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:
My dining column in Bob Cut magazine covers standout 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. Here are this month’s 10 standouts: Read more →
During pandemic, our beloved dining and drink communities continue to struggle to survive, so my dining column includes takeout/delivery and outdoor dining standouts, alongside our increasing indoor dining as we move from red to orange tiers. I have vetted, visited and/or ordered directly from each place and all working hard adhering safety guidelines: Read more →