It’s a vicious cycle: the bliss one feels from Friday around 6 p.m. until Sunday ...
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It’s a vicious cycle: the bliss one feels from Friday around 6 p.m. until Sunday ...
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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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.
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.
This Hayes Valley cafe/restaurant, keeps things simple. The less-is-more menu, posted daily on chalkboard and online, features what’s fresh and in season. Period.
Photo: Ann Homannay / Courtesy of Bar Jules
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Located in the Ferry Building, this Southern Italian spot specializes in rotisserie meats, sandwiches, and antipasti sourced from local purveyors.
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 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.
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.
Photo: Courtesy of Serpentine