The Marina has always been a special place for the Duggan family, proprietors of the Original Joe’s juggernaut brand of restaurants. For more than 50 years, Duggan grandfather and founder of the…
Restaurant Reviews
In a cuisine-rich city as vibrant and eclectic as San Francisco, it’s not often that a restaurant surprises. With so many culinary gems scattered throughout the city, it feels like a rarity…
Hawaii has long been renowned for its stunning landscapes, lush beaches, and laid-back island vibes. But when it comes to gourmet cuisine, the islands have often taken a backseat to other global…
San Francisco’s Embarcadero waterfront has long been a hotspot for tourists, but in recent years, a new wave of restaurants and bars has reshaped the area into a lively and dynamic destination…
The Napa Valley has more than its share of Italian restaurants, so the addition of yet another might easily elicit a shoulder shrug. Yet, Violetto is different. Offering the only prix fixe,…
I first dined at Empress by Boon upon its opening three years ago, and was enchanted by both the beauty of the restaurant’s interior, and by the presentation of the multi-course Cantonese-centric,…
Outdoor dining is mostly associated with summertime. Yet, in San Francisco, fall is the most glorious of the four seasons. Sunny autumnal weather is the city’s best-kept secret, making these last months…
Le Comptoir translates to “the counter,” a more-than-humble moniker for Michelin-starred Bar Crenn’s multi-course dining experience. Imagined by the inimitable Dominique Crenn, the maximum 10 seat, one service-nightly (Wednesday – Sunday), two-hour…
Having enjoyed Anu and Vikram Bhambri’s ROOH Progressive Indian in Palo Alto and their newer Pippal in Emeryville, I imagined Alora to be a “sure thing.” And I was right. The newest…
The family behind beloved Original Joe’s has opened another restaurant. But rather than the pastas and piccatas found at the brand’s North Beach mainstay, guests at the new West Portal spot will…
Whatever the occasion, The Bungalow Kitchen offers the perfect venue. Be it a romantic date, a birthday party, a family reunion, or a business meeting, the waterfront Tiburon restaurant offers a convivial…
Opening a 14,000 sq. ft. restaurant in downtown San Francisco might seem like risky business when one considers that the last few years have not been especially kind to the industry. But…
The Healdsburg steakhouse led by Executive Chef David Lawrence is blazing a trail in Sonoma County.
From freshly foraged seafood to Korean fried chicken to grass-fed, artisan beef burgers, diverse cuisine thrives in enchanting Carmel-by-the-Sea. Several new restaurants made their debut in Carmel Village this past year, joining several…
If you’re an Italophile, or simply one who loves quality cuisine, Eataly Silicon Valley is your mecca. Located within Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall in San Jose, the Italian food emporium features…
The Presidio is one of San Francisco’s most under-the-radar destinations, encompassing 1,500 acres of some of the most beautiful real estate in the Nation. This pastoral playground features miles of hiking and…
San Francisco’s Absinthe Brasserie & Bar could well have served as a stage set for the movie Midnight in Paris. With its Belle-Epoch-ish décor, linear bar, and large picture windows, the Hayes…
The newest branch of a beloved South Bay restaurant marries European tradition with Californian sensibilities.
Luce, located on the lobby level of the InterContinental San Francisco Hotel, first garnered international acclaim when Chef Dominque Crenn earned the restaurant its initial Michelin star in 2010. Later, under the…
