October 26, 2009

Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room & Cellar Door Cafe San Francisco

Now you can taste beloved local winery Bonny Doon’s vintages smack-dab in the middle of Santa Cruz. Acclaimed toque Charlie Parker of Manresa is serving local tasting menus at the adjoining restaurant.

  Food & Drink, Calorie Counts, Take Your Out-of-Towners

October 26, 2009

Aquarius San Francisco

Just above the beach in Santa Cruz, experience Cal-Med takes on fresh seafood from a bird’s-eye perch above the ocean.

  Food & Drink, Special Occasion, Take Parents

October 15, 2009

Burger Bar San Francisco

Oui, it’s true: Hubert Keller has brought his high-low burger concept, Burger Bar, to Macy’s in Union Square. There, you can top your perfectly cooked patties with everything from foie gras to three kinds of bacon.

Photo: Courtesy of Burger Bar St. Louis

  Food & Drink, Cheap Date, Meatheads

October 1, 2009

Quince San Francisco

The husband-and-wife team of Lindsay and Michael Tusk are moving on up, changing hoods to open a bigger, badder version of their upscale Italian darling. An expanded menu, new design by Olle Lundberg, and addition of bold-faced names makes it downright irresistible.

  Food & Drink, Artisanal, Foodies

September 23, 2009

Just for You Cafe San Francisco

One word: beignets. Yup, we’re talking warm, airy, and sprinkled with powdered sugar. As if that wasn’t enough reason to visit this charmer of a greasy spoon, there are also your standard breakfast dishes, burgers, and some of the best po’ boys in town.

Photo: Courtesy of Just for You Cafe

  Food & Drink, Cheap, Hangover Cure