I recently had a great discussion with Seth Resler of Mystery Meet, where food lovers in the Bay Area can get together at a restaurant in San Francisco (that isn’t revealed until 24 hours before) and discuss their love of all things culinary. Here’s my podcast interview with Seth of Mystery Meet discussing all my […]
Hubert Keller has gotten a lot of press lately with his top three finish on Top Chef Masters last year and the new Burger Bar in Union Square. But it was Fleur de Lys that put him on the map before all else. This restaurant is one of those places that’s quintessential San Francisco: classic, […]
Can a grilled cheese be…subtle? Can it become “artisan”? After a visit to The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen in San Francisco, the answer is YES. And it can be damn tasty too. Let me clarify and say that this is not a Kraft American Singles on Wonder Bread kinda grilled cheese, although I’d love one […]
“People want good food for less than 10 bucks.” And with that, brothers Brett (a classically trained chef) and Nate (“front of the house”) Neibergall closed up their San Francisco restaurant, Frisee, and set up culinary shop in a food truck. It’s less glamorous, yes, but the food is damn tasty and reaching much more […]
A repeat visit to Sociale is always a welcome opportunity. Getting there is easy, parking is a breeze, and walking down that hidden cobblestone corridor to find this gem of a restaurant at the end of it is nothing short of a pleasure. I sometimes feel sorry for the people who are dining across the […]
Meat and potatoes: that’s the kind of girl I am. I am NOT a granola-loving, nuts and twigs eating, prissy little salad ordering princess. I want my savory rich meaty goodness with a side of cheese or earthy potatoes, though the older I get the more I’m paying for that indulgence. But I can certainly […]
Taylor’s Refresher in St. Helena has been a Wine Country staple for years. It’s THE place to grab a stellar burger and shake, and more recently, their San Francisco location in the Ferry Building, as well. Recently, they changed their name to “Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet.” Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Fortunately, the food […]
Yes, yes, another trip to the San Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace. I know many of you may recall my endless affection for this foodie destination, but I can’t help it. I don’t get to go as often as I like, but when I do, I visit both my faves as well as manage to find […]
The San Francisco Chronicle’s food editor, Michael Bauer’s much hyped, much anticipated, much revered, much loathed, much debated Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants list is officially out. We all have our faves and question many of the ones that stay on the list year after year, compared to the ones that are glaringly missing, but […]
I’ve been talking to a few friends lately and I’ve decided to do one of these “shopping round up” postings a season. A good chance for me to see what I’m spending my money on and share it with my friends who read this blog . So, here are the “greatest hits” of my Fall 2007 […]
