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Doc Ricketts’ large windows overlook Columbus Avenue and allow passersby to see the traditional wood bar and the intriguing-looking dining room.

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Doc Ricketts harmonizes food and entertainmentvisit|article-5910048|river-40013-1col-hp-0|1

Clockwise, from above: Christian Sullberg (left) holds a slice of walnut chocolate pie while Ozzy Jimeenez carries a chocolate pumpkin pie at their Healdsburg shop Noble Folk; the chocolate maple; and the almond affogato.

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Noble Folk in Healdsburg: Local boys, local pies (and ice cream)visit|article-5904292|river-40013-1col-hp-1|1

The bone marrow at Les Clos in San Francisco is served with grilled bread.

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At Le Clos in S.F., food steals the show from wine barvisit|article-5894064|river-40013-1col-hp-4|1

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Shima aji with snow is among the dramatic presentations, both in visuals and flavor, at Atelier Crenn in San Francisco.

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Atelier Crenn review: Dominique Crenn translates food into poetryvisit|article-5888640|river-40013-1col-hp-6|1

The interior of Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak & Pub, inside the new Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

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Mina’s new stadium restaurant lacks attention to detailvisit|article-5879318|river-40013-1col-hp-7|1

Terrapin Crossroads review: Thriving spot that rose from the Deadvisit|article-5873536|river-40013-1col-hp-8|1

Diners have dinner at Beso, housed in a Victorian in the Castro.

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Beso Bistronomia review: Spanish flair in the Castrovisit|article-5862056|river-40013-1col-hp-10|1

The bar at Per Diem, where the appealing atmosphere has been enhanced by a new chef’s achievements.

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Per Diem review: New chef means a new dayvisit|article-5855818|river-40013-1col-hp-11|1

Owners Tim Nugent and Jen Biesty bring their passion for Spanish flavors to Shakewell.

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Spanish cuisine heats up at Oakland’s Shakewellvisit|article-5846310|river-40013-1col-hp-12|1

Diners enjoy dinner at South restaurant in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013.

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Charles Phan’s reworked restaurant South sabotaged by poor...visit|article-5840119|river-40013-1col-hp-13|1

The "Faust", (left), and the "City Loop" beer cocktails at Schroeders in San Francisco, Calif. are seen on Friday, October 10th, 2014.

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In defense of the old, the German and the beery at Schroeder’svisit|article-5825380|river-40013-1col-hp-14|1

Leo Gan makes dumplings at Chino in S.F.

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Chino in S.F.: Seriously good drinks smooth the way for dumplingsvisit|article-5810570|river-40013-1col-hp-15|1

Clay pot #6 with Sausage, Spareribs, Preserved Pork and Duck with the house soup at Claypot House in S.F.

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Claypot House serves your great-grandmother’s ricevisit|article-5810561|river-40013-1col-hp-16|1

The bar at Plin in San Francisco features three large sculptural chandeliers that look like abstract fish skeletons.

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Alexander Alioto breaks out of the classic Italian box with Plinvisit|article-5799468|river-40013-1col-hp-18|1

A falafel salad ($9) at Liba Falafel in Oakland.

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Taste the rainbow at Liba Falafel’s toppings barvisit|article-5792559|river-40013-1col-hp-20|1

The Deviled Eggs at Urchin Bistrot in San Francisco, Calif. are seen on Sunday, September 22nd, 2014.

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Urchin Bistrot review: Rough French connectionvisit|article-5783032|river-40013-1col-hp-21|1

The Shrub Down cocktail at the Alchemist.

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Woodbury/the Alchemist: A man cave with a higher gearvisit|article-5778793|river-40013-1col-hp-22|1

Cream puffs at Choux bakery in the Lower Haight in S.F.

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Choux’s cream puffs: Cutest pastry Lower Haight has ever seenvisit|article-5778785|river-40013-1col-hp-23|1

The concrete floor and mottled wall remain as part of the redesigned interior of Causwells in S.F.

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Causwells: Bold flavors at new Marina spotvisit|article-5767397|river-40013-1col-hp-24|1

People enjoy cocktails at Trick Dog Bar in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013.

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Trick Dog turning out the hitsvisit|article-5762851|river-40013-1col-hp-25|1

The Chinese buffalo wings at Gungho Tavern in San Francisco.

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Gungho Tavern: Chinese food, sports bar a match made in heavenvisit|article-5762801|river-40013-1col-hp-26|1

The Figs & Pig waffle, above, at the Naked Pig in Santa Rosa features carmelized Genoa figs and a slice of brightly salty ham from the Sonoma County Meat Co.

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The Naked Pig is only for those who crave locavore deliciousnessvisit|article-5762865|river-40013-1col-hp-27|1

A couple dines at the English pub and Wine Country chic mashup Farmer and the Fox in St. Helena.

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Farmer and the Fox: Winning Wine Country, English pub mashupvisit|article-5751771|river-40013-1col-hp-28|1

Diners enjoy dinner at Lolo Cevicheria in San Francisco, Calif. on Saturday, September 6th, 2014.

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Loló Cevicheria in S.F.: House-made dishes boast artistry of...visit|article-5746673|river-40013-1col-hp-29|1

Chef Jason Berthold, right, with chef Corey Lee at Monsieur Benjamin in San Francisco.

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Monsieur Benjamin review: Full of promise in Hayes Valleyvisit|article-5736566|river-40013-1col-hp-30|1

O’Mai Cafe, far left, serves up bun bo hue, a beefy, seafood-y noodle soup, above, from Vietnam that balances sweet, salty, sour and spicy. The Inner Richmond restaurant also features beef carpaccio, left, that’s more like a red-meat ceviche covered in shallots and basil.

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The Bite: O’Mai makes it easy to love bun bo huevisit|article-5721515|river-40013-1col-hp-31|1

After 15 years, Blue Plate is still specialvisit|article-5731800|river-40013-1col-hp-32|1

Aveline’s avocado salad is well executed, featuring avocados that are chunked, sliced, curled, made into a sauce and frozen into ice cream.

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Aveline review: Casey Thompson serves high concept in subpar...visit|article-5722550|river-40013-1col-hp-33|1

Shaved Korean Ice at Meal Top in Santa Clara, Calif., is seen on Thursday, August 14th, 2014.

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Mealtop’s melt-in-your-mouth Korean shaved ice at Valley Fairvisit|article-5716671|river-40013-1col-hp-34|1

Corso, a new restaurant at 1788 Shattuck Avenue, in Berkeley, Calif., on June 11, 2008.
Photo by Craig Lee / The Chronicle

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Corso review: Berkeley Italian favorite stays true to its visionvisit|article-5716846|river-40013-1col-hp-35|1

The Shrimp & Crab Dumpling Ramen at the Ramen Bar in San Francisco.

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Ramen Bar review: fast, casual and fillingvisit|article-5701900|river-40013-1col-hp-36|1

The Japanese A5 Beef Shabu Shabu at Pabu in San Francisco.

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Michael Mina, Ken Tominaga on a roll with Pabuvisit|article-5701894|river-40013-1col-hp-37|1

People have dinner at the sushi bar at Akiko's in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, September 14th, 2013.

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Akiko's still impressive after chef Ricky Yap departsvisit|article-5701549|river-40013-1col-hp-38|1