Ask anyone about phở and they will tell you it's all about the broth, and they do it right here. Leggi tutto.
If there was anything else besides Turtle Tower that I crave, it would be these burritos. Killer. Leggi tutto.
This is the best New York-style pizza, and it's right by my house. It's so good that I have to eat two slices at a time! Leggi tutto.
The best is the pork combo at Saigon Sandwich. It's an ethereal blend of steamed and roasted pork, pâté, cilantro, chilies and sweet pickled carrots on a toasted baguette. Leggi tutto.
It's a bit small but fits perfectly in your hands, so that you'll want another one the second the experience is over. A simple burger—just lettuce, bun, meat, cheese and secret sauce. Perfection. Leggi tutto.
These guys do a really good job with their dumplings. All of their selections are good, but my favorites are the xiao long bao as well as the spicy chive and pork ones. Leggi tutto.
"The flavors are always unique and well-balanced, and the ingredients they use are so fresh." Chef Evan Rich Leggi tutto.
"The soups at Nopa change all the time but are always perfect. I once heard that they are Laurence's special, personal project and he devotes a lot of energy to them." Chef Caitlin Freeman Leggi tutto.
"I usually go with the onion soup, piping-hot with melted cheese that is so stringy it won't break unless you take a pair of scissors to it." Chef Tim Luym Leggi tutto.
"This is such a solid beginning to a meal. The soup has lots of spices and bold flavors that wake up your palate. It's great to share with a couple of people." Chef Adam Keough Leggi tutto.
"I find myself thinking about this soup when I should be concentrating on other things. The floating cracklings push it over the top for me." Chef Craig Stoll Leggi tutto.
Cellarmaker has no food but its beer offerings are no less interesting for it and they change all the time. Beer aficionados can order 5 oz glasses at about $2.50 a pop and sample the entire menu. Leggi tutto.
Once in, order the fries, any curry on the menu, and “limited-availability” fish cuts that you’ve never heard of grilled over binchotan charcoal. Leggi tutto.
The best time to go is after lunch on a weekday. Line tip: If you’re with a friend, take turns while one of you goes shopping for the best local foods around the corner at Bi-Rite. Leggi tutto.
The chicken skewers—threaded with every part from the knee to the neck to, yes, the butt—are grilled over two types of charcoal because, well, that is the kind of detail that Rintaro is built on. Leggi tutto.
Order any and all pancakes, such as sourdough with ricotta, sauerkraut, and Pecorino, and always get the “state bird,” a.k.a. fried quail. Desserts are straightforward and lovely. Leggi tutto.
Pull up a stool at the long wooden bar. Have an egg tonnato and some panini with your Trouble in Paradise, or settle in and order the chicken for two—the entire menu is available at the bar. Leggi tutto.
Have an Anchor Steam while you wait (it’s okay), then order Dungeness crab, Drake’s Bay oysters, house-smoked salmon, raw scallops, and, if you’re with (patient) friends, the shrimp or crab Louie. Leggi tutto.
Ask for your burrito dorado style: They’ll crisp it up on the plancha for you. And while you should definitely partake in the salsa verde on every table, ask for a side of salsa roja at the counter. Leggi tutto.
If you can’t get a table, or can’t commit to the cost, you can sit in the bar for cocktails, Japanese whisky, and exquisite à la carte bites. There’s even a bit of a late-night scene. Leggi tutto.
Tech workers and creatives flow in for cocktails, fried oysters, and beef-tongue buns, segueing into Spam musubi (always available, even if not on the menu), clams with black bean sauce, and more. Leggi tutto.
Try the Kaffe Tonic, a bittersweet creation that adds a little fizz and brightness to your shot of espresso. Leggi tutto.
Order the iced cappuccino and ask Cho whether it’s a traditional drink. See what happens. Also: Take home some beans. Leggi tutto.
Walk upstairs at the SoMa HQ and check out the Sightglass x Salt and Straw affogato bar, a collab with the Portland ice cream shop. We’ll never say no to floating ice cream in boozy coffee. Leggi tutto.
All 16 cocktails on the menu (organized by spirit) feel thoughtful and smart. Highlights include Whiskey in Church (smoky scotch, oloroso, maple, smoked pear bitters) and the Sutro Swizzle. Leggi tutto.
Now owned by NYC restaurateur Ken Friedman and chef April Bloomfield, the food and cocktails are top-notch. Best of all, it serves food til 1 a.m., and drinks til 2 a.m. Leggi tutto.
Head for a drink at Trick Dog tonight and ask for Caitlin, she's been named to Food & Wine's inaugural class of Best New Mixologists. Leggi tutto.
