Must Order: If the croque-madame (yellowtail sashimi, prosciutto, quail egg, brioche) were taken off the menu, customers would revolt. Leggi tutto.
The best dish isn't on the menu: Ask for the Heirloom burger, which has Époisses cheese worked into the ground sirloin. You won't be disappointed - Leggi tutto.
Must Order: Applewood-smoked bacon beignets, chickpea fritters, and pork trotters--all under the Bouchees ("mouthfuls") category on the menu. Leggi tutto.
To try: Mock shark's fin soup with Dungeness crabmeat and black truffle custard is set inside a pork stock made from a rare Chinese prosciutto. Yum! Leggi tutto.
Every neighborhood deserves a top-notch modern French bistro- this is it. Get a ham and cheese tart and a flinty Sancerre, and soak up the prettiest scene in the downtown revival. Leggi tutto.
The open wood fire allows chef Joshua Skenes to create deep, soothing umami from a bowl of bonito dashi with toasted grains and greens, followed by a big slab of roasted beet and bone marrow. Try it! Leggi tutto.
"American diner meets Vietnamese comfort food" translates to rice noodle salads, rolls, and pho at dirt-cheap prices in this Highland Park neighborhood hangout. What to order: curry chicken pot pie. Leggi tutto.
Pastry chef Melissa Chou balances 3 diverse culinary traditions in her desserts—American, Chinese & Moroccan. Must order: burnt vanilla ice cream w/huckleberry, brioche French toast, & almond. Leggi tutto.
Here, the city's best bartenders, including Eric Alperin & Marcos Tello, mix cocktails in a speakeasy-like space. Try the Holland Red Light, a cocktail made with Genever, the Dutch-style gin. Leggi tutto.
At this downtown elegant hot-spot, chef John Rivera Sedlar curates Latin flavors as much as cooks them. There's an audio tour and dishes like duck confit with rioja sauce and cascabel chiles. Leggi tutto.
Chef Jason Fox harmonizes a dizzying array of int'l ingredients - including sea urchin w/ sweet potato tempura, chrysanthemum leaf, shiso, scallion, & yuzu kosho. Also try the squid & pork belly! Leggi tutto.
Enjoy as the aroma of spit-roasting pork fills the rustic dining room. The pastas include a raviolo filled with ricotta and an egg yolk that breaks under your knife to bleed into a brown-butter sauce. Leggi tutto.
Just up Nob Hill from Union Square shopping, the cozy room serves a fine squab breast with squab leg confit, squab pâté, pear, and hazelnuts. Yum! Leggi tutto.
There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - order the Scotch Whiskey Skin created by Derek Brown. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe. Leggi tutto.
Brought to you by the folks behind the Kogi Truck - you can't go wrong with this brick-and-mortar hot-spot. Korean food is taking the city by truck and by cook. Leggi tutto.
Must Order: Pick a pasta, any pasta--all the fresh shapes are made in-house. Crudo (think Italian sushi) showcases White's mastery of all things fish. Leggi tutto.
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market is better known, but chefs prefer this Saturday market for oysters on the half shell and the curry crepes from Malaysian Lacy Crepes. Leggi tutto.
For a taste of vanishing Vegas, you can't beat this steakhouse (circa 1958) where an order of Caesar salad, New York strip, and multiple Martinis would make Sinatra proud. Leggi tutto.
Upscale Mexican is what's really hot these days - Eva Longoria and Todd English team up and cater to the tourist set on Hollywood Boulevard. Leggi tutto.
We've lushed over the Hot Castle Dip cocktail - now onto the food. Try the smoked black cod croquettes w/ packed wallop under their crust. The chopped liver on toast is a delight. Leggi tutto.
New York's modern Italian master Scott Conant's brand-new Scarpetta is giving stiff competition to Thomas Keller's Bouchon right across the courtyard. Leggi tutto.
Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo were upstart caterers to the stars. Here they share the recipe for one of their most popular dishes: melted Petit Basque cheese & chorizo dip w/ grilled bread. (follow link) Leggi tutto.
After eight years at The French Laundry, Corey Lee finally gets the spotlight. At his SOMA-district jewel box, everything is well sourced—from the porcelain to the $160 tasting menu. Leggi tutto.
This newly renovated Miami legend is not ideal for a quiet tête-à-tête with a loved one. But for livelier occasions, it can't be beat, with atmosphere, decor, and food that are all a bit over the top. Leggi tutto.
Apple-cider doughnut, Nero cookie, fig bar—just a few of Karen DeMasco's treats. Must order: oatmeal cookie sandwich. Leggi tutto.