Restaurants
Wednesday May 26, 2010 Updated 5:04 AM PDT
Serious snack food
Traci Des Jardins reinvents sports-friendly food at Public House, in the former space of Acme Chophouse at AT&T Park.
Cute name, great food
Reinvented Marina spot Tacolicious - it used to be tapas-joint Laiola - may sound a bit too cute, but it's serving up seriously good Mexican grub.
Elevating the creativity quotient
Sea Thai Bistro in Corte Madera reflects a modern Thai cooking philosophy, with a fusion of Japanese, Chinese and California cuisines.
I'll have the cheese, please
From Perbacco to Madrona Manor, these six restaurants offer an extensive selection of cheeses and accompaniments.
Sisterhood of success
What began as a tiny, no-frills spot on Geary Street, Osha Thai has grown into one of the best-known ethnic restaurants in San Francisco.
2009's top 10 new restaurants
From blockbuster openings to notable neighborhood spots, 2009 brought with it a number of new, quality restaurants.
Dinner and a show
A Bay Area innovation, the open exhibition kitchen still ignites particular interest at these six local restaurants.
S.F. dining goes unconventional
With the increasing popularity of family-style dinners and food carts, it's clear that S.F. diners are tired of starchy, white tablecloths.
Tapas spots worth the visit
While Spanish-inspired menus have become increasingly trendy, these six restaurants rise above with noteworthy nibbles and good wine.
It's all about trout
With salmon scarce and pricey, Bay Area restaurants are turning to a more economical and sustainable fish.
Playing with fire
It's not just for pizza; around the Bay Area, chefs are loving the primitive pleasure of their wood-fired ovens.
Restaurants with a view
These six Bay Area restaurants promise a gorgeous view served alongside a satisfying meal.
Under the radar: Rue Saint Jacques
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Comstock Saloon opens
Absinthe owner Bill Russell-Shapiro and his star bartenders opens this saloon in North Beach.
Hibiscus
Chef Sarah Kirnon of Hibiscus says her menu is an homage to her Caribbean roots, but inspired by the Bay Area's farmers' market ethos.
Credo
The new restaurant owned by political consultant and real estate investor Clint Reilly, is stylish and modern, but the food is lacking.
Ristobar
Ristobar, Gary Rulli's restaurant and wine bar on Chestnut Street, brings together outstanding pastries and focused Italian cooking.
Boilerhouse
Featuring an industrial-chic space with a brewpub vibe, Richmond's Boilerhouse is better for daytime dining than dinner.
Baume
Baumé chef Bruno Chemel uses all the culinary tricks — foams, gelatins, liquid nitrogen — and many dishes are playful, though often not at the expense of flavor.
Green Chile Kitchen
In its new location, Green Chile Kitchen has more space and a bigger menu, but still serves up the same delicious New Mexican flavors.
Marlowe
Restaurants rarely get a second chance to succeed. Yet Anna Weinberg may defy the odds at Marlowe, formerly known as South.
Vik's Chaat Corner
This spot may have moved to a bigger spot in Berkeley, but it still offers the same excellent Indian food at rock-bottom prices.
Chai Thai Noodles
Boasting bright flavors, an extensive menu and efficient service, Chai Thai Noodles in Oakland knows what it's doing.
Barbacco
The new restaurant from Perbacco's Umberto Gibin, is casual enough for an inexpensive snack, but good enough for an occasion.
Boot and Shoe Service
Boot and Shoe Service, the new Oakland spot from Pizzaiolo's Charlie Hallowell, offers simple, quality pizzas and antipasti.
Incanto
The changes are for the better at the newly reburbished Noe Valley spot.
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