It’s a vicious cycle: the bliss one feels from Friday around 6 p.m. until Sunday ...
A group of chefs come together and make and sell lunch out of the garage door in the American Industrial Center. Everything is organic, local, street-food inspired, spontaneous, affordable, handmade from scratch, and delicious. Check out the blog the night before to see the next day’s menu.
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Located in the Commodore Hotel, the tiny, modern gem of a restaurant — with ex Rubicon chef Dennis Leary at the helm — retains the bones of a coffee shop, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Expect seasonal, familiar dishes with a unique twist (slow-roasted chicken with date marmalade).
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Located in the Ferry Building, this Southern Italian spot specializes in rotisserie meats, sandwiches, and antipasti sourced from local purveyors.
You’ll want to reserve a spot at one of chef Joshua Skenes Sunday suppers at his restaurant housed in a rustic, historic stable in the Mission. Enjoy sustainable, organic sustenance in the four-course New American menus with wine pairings.
It’s a vicious cycle: the bliss one feels from Friday around 6 p.m. until Sunday ...
Super-fresh Mediterranean food with a California sensibility, served in a beautifully modern setting with oversize mirrors and floral arrangements, makes this Hayes Valley sleeper a favorite for pre-symphony dinner.
This Bay Area gourmet grocer reopened its Inner Sunset digs in September 2008 after an extensive renovation. Look for local, seasonal fruits, vegs, and more.
This Sonoma eatery in the Sonoma Hotel focuses on fresh and healthy, with a Provençal-inspired seasonal menu featuring garden veggies and herbs. The setting is lovely.
Chef Elizabeth Falkner’s second restaurant isn’t afraid to take risks: Her inventive California cuisine marries unusual ingredients and creative preparations. The cavernous, modern space itself is worth a visit, as are the expertly prepared cocktails at the marble bar.
Named after the earthquake-inducing green rock beneath its foundation, this place ups the ante in the Dogpatch dining scene with a daily-changing menu that marries local California ingredients with subtle French country flair.
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