Octavia, San Francisco
Why did we dine here? – Octavia is the latest restaurant from Melissa Perello, chef-owner of 1 Michelin Starred and well loved Frances. A small 54 seat neighborhood restaurant that is already drawing...
View ArticleLiholiho Yacht Club, San Francisco
Why did we dine here? – Liholiho Yacht Club is a Hawaiian influenced restaurant from Ravi Kapur, formerly of Prospect and Boulevard. He returned to Hawaii and found inspiration in the cuisine he grew...
View ArticlePetit Crenn, San Francisco
Why did we dine here? – Petit Crenn is the new restaurant from Chef / Owner: Dominique Crenn of Michelin starred Atelier Crenn. “Petit Crenn is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by Chef Dominique...
View ArticleBull Valley Roadhouse, Port Costa
Why did we dine here? – Bull Valley Roadhouse serves farm fresh American Fare & Pre-Prohibition Cocktails. We’ve read about this place for many a year and finally got a chance to dine here, on the...
View ArticleAster, San Francisco
Why did we dine here? – Aster is the latest in the Daniel Patterson Restaurant Group’s establishments. (Coi, Alta CA, etc) It is focused on California Cuisine using local farmers, ranchers and...
View ArticleKin Khao, San Francisco
Why did we dine here? – Excellent, Authentic Thai in San Francisco. Kin Khao means “to eat” or “let’s eat” in Thai. They received one Michelin star in 2016. We have thought about dining here for a...
View ArticleMonkeypod Kitchen, Wailea, Maui
Why did we dine here? – Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman is a popular Pan Asian, American restaurant in the posh Wailea area of Southern Maui. It was recommended fellow Chowhounders and the reviews on...
View ArticleCala, San Francisco
Modern Mexican bliss in SF. Why did we dine here? – Cala is Mexico City’s Gabriela Camara first restaurant in the United Stats. She is renown for her Contramar in Mexico City. Finally we get a taste of...
View ArticleMason Pacific, San Francisco
Why did we dine here? – Mason Pacific is a new restaurant on Russian Hill named after the intersection it is at. It takes the place of Lalola tapas. Chef Sean McTiernan (Delfina, Rose Pistola,...
View ArticleAl’s Place, San Francisco
Why did we dine here? – Its hot hot hot! Al’s Place is a small 54 seat, one Michelin Star Restaurant from Aaron London (Ubuntu). We had previous dined at Ubuntu in Napa, so we were familiar with his...
View ArticleThe House Restaurant, San Francisco
Since 1993, The House San Francisco has been cooking up top notch Asian fusion cuisine in San Francisco’s North Beach. Using local ingredients and blending American foods with Asian accents is their...
View ArticleR & G Lounge Review, San Francisco
R & G Lounge is a popular Hong Kong style Cantonese Chinese restaurant in San Francisco. Since 1985 they have been serving top notch Chinese food in Chinatown. They have been mentioned on Anthony...
View ArticleChungdam, Santa Clara
Why did we dine here? – Chungdam is Korean restaurant located in the Santa Clara Koreatown area. It has been on our bucket list for a while. A combination of a modern beautiful spot with great Korean...
View ArticleDelfina Restaurant Review, San Francisco
Since 1998, Delfina, a bustling neighborhood Italian trattoria has been packing them in. The menu changes daily and they use organic produce and sustainably-raised meats and fish whenever possible. It...
View ArticleVolta, San Francisco
Why did we dine here? – Volta is a new brasserie restaurant from the Perbacco / Barbacco team Chef Staffan Terje and Umberto Gibin. It is located in the space that once housed Wichcraft, next door to...
View ArticleStella Alpina Osteria, Burlingame
Gnocchi and Salmon to die for. Stella Alpina Osteria is a small Italian restaurant located a block from the main Burlingame Avenue shopping area. Located below ground level, most people would never...
View ArticlePeter Luger Steakhouse, Brooklyn New York
Why did we dine here? – Best Steak in the US? Peter Luger is a legendary steakhouse. Our last visit was about 25 years ago, time to dine again. Since 1887 this institution has been packing in meat...
View ArticleIsland Creek Oyster Bar, Boston
Why did we dine here? – Island Creek Oyster Bar is one of the top seafood restaurants in Boston. Several foodies recommend this spot and it gets a high 4.5 Yelp rating with over 1800 reviews. A classic...
View ArticleKingfish, San Mateo
Kingfish is a fun New Orleans/Southern focused restaurant in San Mateo. They had a location in San Francisco but that closed.. The place is prime draw for this sleepy suburb as it is around the corner...
View ArticleBird Dog, Palo Alto
Why did we dine here? – Bird Dog is a popular new restaurant in downtown Palo Alto. This brings some sophisticated SF style innovative dining to the Peninsula. The interior is impressive, especially...
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