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- 19930 Stevens Creek Blvd., Silicon Valley 95014
- 408-996-9606
Arya Global Cuisine
As the gaudy sign outside describes, this is a combination of Persian, Italian and American cuisines, with a clientele of ex-pats and locals neatly representing the three said cultures. Welcoming i... read more
- 178 Townsend St., South Of Market 94107
- 415-828-7990
Saison
With just 18 seats (plus 12 bar seats), exposed brick, unglazed walnut tables, and an unobstructed vision of the exalted kitchen, it's feels a bit like you're attending a big dinner party. Wit... read more
- 1 Kearny St., Financial District 94108
- 415-829-2397
Hakkasan
Hakkasan takes its Cantonese cuisine west with signature swanky style in tow. Cool blue lighting, classy light green fabric booths and chairs, and dark stained cedar tables remind you of that Hakka... read more
- 680 Valencia Street, Mission 94110
Amber Dhara
The exotic Amber brand expands with this 6,000-square-foot restaurant of bright yellow, orange, and sex appeal, set on Valencia and next door to Luna Park. The ground floor is for cocktail drinking... read more
- 1245 Spring Street, Napa Valley 94574
- 707-967-8779
Goose & Gander
Only master mixologist Scott Beattie (author of Artisanal Cocktails) could pull off a craft cocktail scene in a wine-specific destination. While he needs no introduction (nor do his innovative, han... read more
- 28700 Arnold Dr., Sonoma Valley 95476
- 707-721-8700
Ram's Gate
If you're a cool cat, you're in. This boutique vineyard calls to the tragically hip, the tirelessly chill and fancy 30-something tastemakers. There's no distribution (you have to hit up the winery ... read more
- 3317 Steiner St., Marina 94123
- 415-441-2223
Chotto
Americans unfortunately tend to associate fusion-y sushi trattorias with traditional Japanese cuisine, when the street-level izakaya is much closer to the soul of urban Japanese cuisine. Owners Tad... read more
- 501 Fell St., Hayes Valley 94102
- 415-525-3901
Mazzat
Occupying a highly visible corner on the urban highway known as Fell, this unassuming café may help open many a Frisco foodie’s eyes to the joys of Lebanese food. Smart, simple d&eacut... read more
- 355 Powell St., Union Square 94102
- 415-397-3003
Bourbon Steak
Mina flipped his namesake spot in the Westin St. Francis into another incarnation of Bourbon Steak (the 5th nationally), giving it a strong, masculine redesign defined by leather and dark wood. Exe... read more
- 2224 Mission St., Mission 94110
- 415-355-1500
Commonwealth
A striking emblem of gentrification and possible harbinger of the Mission’s future – was home to a 20+ year-old Mexican joint El Herradero, and a 1920s donut shop before that. Given a s... read more
- 210 11th St., SoMa 94103
- 415-861-3444
Una Pizza Napoletana
Exactly what displaced New Yorkers crave – more space and great pizza. Anthony Mangieri of NYC’s East Village classic brought his reputation and coveted no-yeast dough recipe to the Bay... read more
- 22 Hawthorne St., SoMa 94105
- 415-685-4860
Benu
Chef Corey Lee is one of our favorites because he’s simultaneously cool and crazy focused. And, ahem, he won the James Beard award and helmed that one restaurant called French Laundry for a f... read more
- 826 Folsom St., SoMa 94107
- 415-348-8800
Zero Zero
Big fun to be had in Bruce Hill’s humongous SoMa pizzeria, notably housed in a relic of the former dot-com boom. The original late-90s industrial chic design was given a makeover and lots of warm t... read more
- 708 Bush St., Nob Hill 94108
- 415-391-8311
Sons & Daughters
Tough act to follow occupying the former home of 31-year vet Café Mozart – the self-proclaimed (yet slightly creepy) “San Francisco’s Most Romantic Restaurant.” Given... read more
- 2234 Mission St., Mission 94110
- 415-863-2800
Mission Chinese Food
Much better than your standard lo mein takeout spot, much more fun than anything with a Michelin star. Mission Chinese delivers the goods when you're craving Asian classics, with no entree priced a... read more
- 610 Main St., Napa Valley 94559
- 707-252-1600
Morimoto Napa
When Iron Chef Morimoto hit wine country, he did so in grand fashion, with a restaurant that's an experience to be had. You are not thrust directly into the dining room but buffered from the street... read more
- 219 Healdsburg Ave., Sonoma Valley 95448
- 707-433-7222
Spoonbar
A lively spot, open to the street. Mediterranean menu, by Rudy Mihal, of mostly skewers and small plates (there's also a well-received brick chicken) provides a base for main attraction: the cockta... read more
- 558 Sacramento St., Financial District 94111
- 415-772-9060
Wayfare Tavern
Food Network favorite Tyler Florence took a break from his various shows to open up this mature, heady spot that might signal of signs of new culinary life in the Financial District. Occupying what... read more
- 280 Valencia St., Mission 94103
- 415-241-0288
Another Monkey
The restaurateur brave enough to occupy this space after Conduit closed faced a unique challenge - how to incorporate the original Stanley Saitowitz design elements into a new look and feel. Aom Ph... read more
- 1 South Park Ave., SoMa 94107
- 415-243-0107
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen
Hard times trigger a retreat to Americana, and what could be more all-American and comforting than a crispy grilled cheese sandwich, served here with an SF foodie twist? Small, café-like spa... read more
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Arya Global Cuisine
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Alchemist
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Saison
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Hakkasan
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Preservation Hall West at the Chapel
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