Bay Area Overnights: Prelude and The Jay Hotel SFI relish an overnight in my City, never tiring of seeing it from different angles in all its endless beauty and complexity. I’m also glad…1d ago1d ago
New Che Fico Pizzeria proves game food can be fun & gourmandA tough reservation to snag ever since it opened in 2018 in San Francisco’s Western Addition neighborhood, Che Fico remains a destination…5d ago5d ago
The Dream of the 90s is Still Alive at These SF Treasures: Gary Danko & BoulevardPortlandia references may be old news, but I can’t help but hear the show’s Dream of the 90’s song in my head when I return to these two…Feb 5Feb 5
8 Standout Baltimore RestaurantsBaltimore is Charm City for a reason: it’s deep hospitality and diversity, its rich history that plays out in architecture to waterside…Jan 28Jan 28
JANUARY Eats & Sips: 8 Standouts of the MonthThese newcomers or new menus cover the gamut, from restaurants with views and good food to a modern German beer hall and Spanish sherry and…Jan 18Jan 18
Bay Area Overnights: SausalitoIn my series of Bay Area/NorCal overnights (like these recent visits to Sonoma, Napa, Yountville), it’s a joy to hit somewhere so…Jan 13Jan 13
Land-to-sea, wild-foraged ingredients around a hearthfire as Gozu transforms into The WildChange is hard, especially when a beloved restaurant, Gozu, morphs into something entirely new: The Wild, starting September 2024. Whether…Jan 10Jan 10
Chicago Eats: 10 Standout Restaurants NowI’ve been covering “the Windy City” via articles since 2009, but researching and digging deep in Chicago since 2000. Chi-town is one of the…Dec 29, 2024Dec 29, 2024
San Francisco’s Best New Restaurant & Bar Openings of 2024It’s that time of year again: sifting through the hundreds of new SF Bay Area restaurants and bars I visited this year — plus a few…Dec 23, 2024Dec 23, 2024
Enchanting new kakigori, bites & cocktail haven in the Marina: Lilah’sSince 2014, one of the Marina’s best, Causwells, has been a neighborhood staple for quality food from chef/partner Adam Rosenblum and…Dec 10, 2024Dec 10, 2024