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Saturday June 12, 2010 Updated 3:14 AM PDT
A lavish lunch
With satisfying soups and salads and sandwiches as generous as they are innovative, lunch at Laurus in Danville is hard to beat.
Theatrics rule
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.
New chef, great food
Ubuntu's new chef Aaron London doesn't disappoint in stunning presentation or precise, lush combinations.
A different Italian
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.
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.
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Thermidor opens
The second modern American restaurant from Neil Jorgenson and chef Bruce Binn of Spork, has opened in S.F.'s Mint Plaza.
Calafia
With a casual atmosphere that feels like a home kitchen, Calafia Cafe in Palo Alto serves creative interpretations of classic dishes.
Public House
Traci Des Jardins reinvents sports-friendly food at Public House.
Tacolicious
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
Sea Thai Bistro reflects a modern Thai cooking philosophy, with a fusion of Japanese, Chinese and California cuisines.
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.
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