Mr. Pollo Version 2.0

[rating: 5] Dear Mr. Pollo, I owe you an apology. No, it’s not for what you might be thinking - I’ve never written unsavory remarks about you or slandered you to my friends. In fact I only had positive things to say in my previous write-up of your business. But I did make one mistake … Continue reading →

Screw Sexy. Serrano's Pizza is Bringing Real Pizza Back

[rating: 5] San Francisco is obsessed with perfecting the Neapolitan pizza. Actually, a better way to say it is San Francisco is obsessed with adding their own unique twist to the most classic definition of Neapolitan pizza, instead creating variations that almost classify as the original … Continue reading →

Stunning, Simple, and Seasonal at La Bigarrade

[rating: 5] It’s no secret that Coi is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. So, you can imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon what seems to be the Coi of Paris: La Bigarrade. There are many similarities: a small, limited-seat dining room, utter precision and immaculate … Continue reading →

Tataki Sushi: Eat Well, Save the Planet

[rating: 5] Finding good sushi in the City is difficult. Add in the words “affordable” and “sustainable” and it becomes nearly impossible. Enter: Tataki. First and foremost, what really sets Tataki apart from almost every other restaurant in San Francisco is their commitment to … Continue reading →

Septime, Paris: The New School of Casual Fine Dining

[rating: 5] Fine dining in a casual setting; ingredient-driven cuisine that’s been prepared by kitchen pros and a kick-ass chef but is served on tables unadorned by tablecloths; a wait-staff that is at all times professional but jokes with you at the table. The concept has been around … Continue reading →