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Tuesday January 18, 2011 Updated 6:19 PM PST
A great addition to S.F.
Does San Francisco really need another pizza and pasta place? Yes, if it's as good as Cotogna, opened by Quince's Michael and Lindsay Tusk.
Good food, without the 'wow'
At Murray's Circle the setting is breathtaking and the food is still excellent, but it's missing that almost indescribable "wow" factor.
Simple works best
The Napa restaurant, owned by Lark Creek Restaurant Group, is a dining room that promises more than it delivers.
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2010's top new spots
The Bay Area had its best year for openings in 2010. Michael Bauer picks his favorite new spots, like Marlowe in S.F.
Behind the four-star scene
Sophie Brickman continues her look behind the scenes of the best S.F. restaurants. This time, the kitchens of Coi and La Folie.
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.
From the Chowhound Boards
- farmers market finds, winter 2011
- Newest Farmers Market in Marin County
- Get 'Em Before They're Gone: Sfogliatelle at Cosentino's in San Jose
- Need a restaurant AFTER a show at Curran theater in Union Square on a Friday night
- Looking for a restaurant with an exceptional cheese plate.
New Stories
- Ask RuBo: Cell Phones at the Table, Neurotic Food Whims
- Trip Report: Eating in New Zealand
- Jill Cooks Pulled Pork from "Heart of the Artichoke"
- Tuna Salad That Might Live Forever
- Make Your Own Potato Tots
Between Meals by Michael Bauer
The problem with seating large parties
From a reader: I've been going to House of Prime Rib since I was 17, and that was over 20 years ago. I...
Debuts
The Brixton opens in S.F.
Union Street's latest entrant takes its name from a famous rock and roll venue in London.
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Modern China Cafe
Eric Zhang's restaurant is a gem of a place, but although some dishes live up to the setting, many are fairly ordinary.
Barbers Q
A barbecue spot with a refined pedigree, it continues to turn out respectable plates of smoky, caramelized meat and savory sides.
Michael Mina
Michael Mina's new namesake restaurant has kept a fine-dining edge, but added the vibrancy and excitement diners expect today.
Zut
Berkeley's Zut is in a lovely space, the waiters are pleasant and the crowd is fun, but the entrees can be hit-or-miss.
25 Lusk
Few restaurants are as sexy as 25 Lusk, but the dishes off of the menu often remind Michael Bauer of the 1980s.
Bourbon Steak
It's expensive, but Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak in Union Square takes the steak house to a new level.
Plum
Daniel Patterson's new Oakland restaurant, offers simple design and food with great flavors.
Commonwealth
This Mission restaurant is part of a shift in restaurants, with chefs producing serious food in casual surroundings.
Benu
Corey Lee's serene, minimal Benu on Hawthorne Lane delivers bold, intricate artistry. But it may not be to everyone's taste.
Ottavio Osteria
At this Walnut Creek spot, the gutsy food offers intrigue over consistency.
Hog & Rocks
S.F.'s first ham and oyster bar isn't breaking new ground, but it's a lively neighborhood watering hole
Bar Agricole
Is it a bar or a restaurant? Bar Agricole, with its exciting cocktails and enticing food, is the leading the trend of casual dining.
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