Saturday June 12, 2010 Updated 3:14 AM PDT
With satisfying soups and salads and sandwiches as generous as they are innovative, lunch at Laurus in Danville is hard to beat.
Russell Jackson changes the menu daily at the new Pier 5 restaurant. The dining experience is like like improvisational theater — you never know what you'll get.
Ubuntu's new chef Aaron London doesn't disappoint in stunning presentation or precise, lush combinations.
The Bay Area is overloaded with Italian restaurants, but a place like Oenotri, which offers a new take on a familiar subject, shows there's always room for one more.
From Perbacco to Madrona Manor, these six restaurants offer an extensive selection of cheeses and accompaniments.
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.
From blockbuster openings to notable neighborhood spots, 2009 brought with it a number of new, quality restaurants.
A Bay Area innovation, the open exhibition kitchen still ignites particular interest at these six local restaurants.
With the increasing popularity of family-style dinners and food carts, it's clear that S.F. diners are tired of starchy, white tablecloths.
While Spanish-inspired menus have become increasingly trendy, these six restaurants rise above with noteworthy nibbles and good wine.
With salmon scarce and pricey, Bay Area restaurants are turning to a more economical and sustainable fish.
It's not just for pizza; around the Bay Area, chefs are loving the primitive pleasure of their wood-fired ovens.
These six Bay Area restaurants promise a gorgeous view served alongside a satisfying meal.
Back in the late 1990's, fusion food was the rage. As I was sitting in Butterfly recently overlooking...
The second modern American restaurant from Neil Jorgenson and chef Bruce Binn of Spork, has opened in S.F.'s Mint Plaza.
With a casual atmosphere that feels like a home kitchen, Calafia Cafe in Palo Alto serves creative interpretations of classic dishes.
Traci Des Jardins reinvents sports-friendly food at Public House.
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.
Sea Thai Bistro reflects a modern Thai cooking philosophy, with a fusion of Japanese, Chinese and California cuisines.
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.
The new restaurant owned by political consultant and real estate investor Clint Reilly, is stylish and modern, but the food is lacking.
Ristobar, Gary Rulli's restaurant and wine bar on Chestnut Street, brings together outstanding pastries and focused Italian cooking.
Featuring an industrial-chic space with a brewpub vibe, Richmond's Boilerhouse is better for daytime dining than dinner.
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.
In its new location, Green Chile Kitchen has more space and a bigger menu, but still serves up the same delicious New Mexican flavors.
Restaurants rarely get a second chance to succeed. Yet Anna Weinberg may defy the odds at Marlowe, formerly known as South.
This spot may have moved to a bigger spot in Berkeley, but it still offers the same excellent Indian food at rock-bottom prices.
Jack Knowles believes the restaurant industry is primed for an economic rebirth...
From four-star spots to cozy neighborhood joints, these are Michael Bauer's picks for the best in Bay Area dining. With 360-degree views.
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