Arguello in the Presidio: Homey Mexican food with a sophisticated edge

Chef Traci Des Jardins is a local luminary in our food community. For 22 years she’s been at the helm of several of the city’s most popular restaurants including Jardin... Read More

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Le Marais expands from bakery to full-fledged French bistro

By Julie Mitchell

French ex-pat Patrick Ascaso fulfilled his dream of opening a truly Parisian-style bakery in the Marina with the launching of Le Marais Bakery on Chestnut Street in July 2013. In S... Read More

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Causwell’s on Chestnut Street combines bar and bistro in style

By Julie Mitchell

It’s not easy for a restaurant to combine a lively bar scene and excellent food and table service in a small space, but Causwell’s, which took over the old BechelliR... Read More

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The Commissary brings new age dining to Old World mess hall

By Julie Mitchell

In keeping with its history as a former mess hall in one of the row of redbrick buildings in the Presidio known as “infantry row,” The Commissary has the wide-open feel... Read More

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Stop and sip for a spell at The Interval

By Julie Mitchell

In a city well known for its free thinkers, it comes as no surprise that the Long Now Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to promoting long-term thinking measured in centuries, not min... Read More

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Try a taste of the tropics at Palm House

By Julie Mitchell

When thinking of palm trees in San Francisco, the Embarcadero immediately comes to mind. But the state’s oldest Canary Island Desert Palm sits right on Union Street, in front... Read More

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Stones Throw worth a visit to Russian Hill

By Julie Mitchell

Another new standout in the growing cadre of chic yet cozy neighborhood restaurants focusing on small plates and unusual ingredients is Stones Throw on Russian Hill. Chef Jason Hal... Read More

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Welcome back to Castagna on Chestnut

By Julie Mitchell

Occupying a prime spot on Chestnut Street, Castagna was forced to close for a year after an electrical fire in the attic ravaged much of the restaurant. But last month, the bistro ... Read More

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Nico features bites and sips of deliciousness

By Julie Mitchell

Small, shared plates are the darlings of the city’s newest restaurants, and Nico on Sacramento Street is no exception. Whether you call this charming spot that seats 44 a bistro ... Read More

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Slip into Saiwalks for a sampling of authentic Vietnamese street food

By Julie Mitchell

One thing that most people who have traveled to Vietnam have in common is an enthusiastic appreciation for the country’s street food. Long before the food-truck craze hit the Uni... Read More

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Verbena: Eclectic and delicious

By Julie Mitchell

Verbena on Polk Street opened its doors in mid Dec-ember, and it’s already difficult to obtain a reservation at this hot new spot unless you care to dine very early or late. But... Read More

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Home-style Mexican food with an eclectic twist

By Julie Mitchell

If the chilly winter temperatures have you craving a trip to Mexico, take heart. Now you can sample fresh tastes from south of the border right in Cow Hollow. Stop by brand-new Sab... Read More

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Café Claude Marina opens in Cow Hollow

By Julie Mitchell

In sync with brisk fall weather, another intimate, clubby, neighborhood restaurant and bar has opened. Café Claude Marina is located on Greenwich Street in a historic turn-of-the ... Read More

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Palmer’s Tavern: Fillmore Street’s newest hot spot

By Julie Mitchell

Neighborhood residents looking for a new watering hole and place to grab dinner on Fillmore can rejoice! The long-vacant space that most recently housed the short-lived Long Bar is... Read More

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Try authentic Seattle-style teriyaki at Glaze on Fillmore

By Julie Mitchell

When most people hear the term “fast food,” visions of grease-laden burgers and fries or pizza may still come to mind. But what with food trucks and healthful prepared ... Read More

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