My latest at Time Out covers the new seafood, cocktail and raw bar destination downtown in Union Square, Ayala at the new Hotel G, opened by Top Chef and Le Bernardin alums. Article here. Read more →
Tag: SF Food
10 Best Pie Shops in SF & Oakland
My latest at Time Out : in time for the holidays, 13 of San Francisco’s best sources (restaurants, shops and cafes) for pie. Article here. ___________________ The holidays are an obvious time for pie. But when pies are as excellent as they are in the Bay Area — whether a standard-setting PB&J ice cream pie, savory shepherd’s pie or a… Read more →
8 historic San Francisco restaurants where the food is still good
In my latest feature at Blackboard Eats, I cover 8 exceptional historic San Francisco restaurants where the food is good and the tourist crowds aren’t crazy, if they are there at all (article here): — Cafe Jacqueline, North Beach — Bix, Financial District— Tadich Grill, Financial District— Anchor Oyster Bar, Castro— Pacific Cafe, Outer Richmond— Ristorante Marcello, Outer Sunset/Parkside— House… Read more →
10 of the Best Italian Restaurants in San Francisco
In my latest Time Out column: in the baking capital of the world, here are merely 10 of San Francisco’s best bakeries. Article here. In a city with a rich history of Italian immigrants — and still vibrant Italian neighborhood, North Beach — there is no end to excellent Italian food, whether innovative, boundary-pushing pastas or old school Italian comfort. Here… 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 12 Top New Bay Area Restaurants of 2017
In my latest Time Out column, here are my top 12 new restaurant openings of 2017… and the first places you should check out in 2018 (article here): 1. Eight Tables / China Live (my full Eight Tables review here) 2. Gibson3. Robin4. Acacia House, St. Helena (Napa)5. The Charter Oak, St. Helena (Napa)6. Foxsister7. Barcino8. RT Rotisserie9. Khai10. Alta in… Read more →
It’s Crab Season! Where to Eat Creative Dungeness Crab Dishes in the Bay Area
In my latest Time Out column, here are my top five dishes of the month — article here: 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 →