In my latest Time Out, covering the opening of chef Anthony Strong’s brand new Prairie in the Mission: www.timeout.com/san-francisco/news/inside-prairie-the-missions-new-italian-asian-fusion-destination-102218 Read more →
Tag: SF Dining
Top 10 Ramen Shops in San Francisco
In my latest Time Out column: Ramen has trended just about everywhere by this point but with our longstanding Japanese population and roots, it has been a local staple for years. While many of our top ramen shops are all over the Bay Area, here are 10 of the best in SF proper. Orenchi Beyond, MissionIzakaya Sozai, Inner SunsetIza Ramen —… Read more →
The Top New Openings of the Month: July 2018
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 →
The Top New Openings of the Month: April 2018
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 →
Three Top New Brunches in San Francisco
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 Read more →
The Top 5 Dishes You Need to Eat This Month
In my latest Time Out column, here are my top five dishes of the month — article here: Beef fat waffles at Nightbird Arctic char in persimmon curry at DOSA on Fillmore Roasted carrots at The Brass Rabbit, Healdsburg Hot dog at Charmaine’s at the Proper Hotel Smoked brisket tots at The Den at Wes Burger ‘N’More Read more →
Top 3 Openings of the Month — November
In my latest Time Out column, here are my top three new openings of the month — article here: Modern Chinese/fine dining breakout unlike anything in the country: Eight Tables Live-fire cooking, culinary and cocktail surprises at Gibson Housemade pastas and Italian comfort at Berkeley’s Donato & Co. Read more →
Top 3 Restaurant Openings of October
In my latest Time Out column, I cover the top three new restaurants openings of the month — article here: Read more →
Why It’s Time to Return to Salt House, Dirty Habit & Alembic
This article was first published here at Table8 where I am national editor. Just like the four “best kept secret” restaurants I recently told you about, these three San Francisco restaurants have garnered new chefs in recent months, and with them, fresh life. All three are worth a revisit as their chefs innovate and serve damn great dishes. Here’s what’s… Read more →
SF: Top 3 New Openings of September
This article was first published here at Table8 where I am national editor. The most notable restaurant and bar openings of September were Old Devil Moon, Nomica, Maybeck’s (essentially a renamed Spaghetti Bros.), Mezcalito, Eva’s Waterfront in Oakland and the delightful joys of Taiwanese snow at Powder. Here are my top three newcomers of the month… and why they stand… Read more →