The last time our writer found themselves in a very particular part of the Marina, the scene was, let’s just say, a bit much.
But a return to the same spot? Beyond excellent. Especially as they were pulling up a chair at Lobelia, a New Mexican cantina with all the usual Marina boys and girls, and double-take worthy food, vibes, and creative drinks, like a Horchata-Colada.
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The best is yet to come?
Well, if you’re talking about the Bay’s upcoming openings, absolutely. See, new Oakland flair from Manuel Bonilla, a future Embarcadero hot-spot, and 6200 square-foot space with high-end Korean food on deck. And those are just the starters.
You can discover the full list at the link in our bio today.
May Seto Wasem is the mind behind Oakland’s unofficial brunch capital, and we had her take us around her favorite slices of the city.
Including, stops at the Oakland Flower Market and local sanctuaries and some of the best soba in the entire Bay and beyond. Regular, daily inspirations, and some of the best of The Bay.
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Tonight, a table in Nob Hill. And at Restaurant Naides, specifically.
Exciting, mostly because reservations disappear fast. But also because it’s already become the destination for Filipino-inspired fine dining throughout The Bay, featuring a tasting menu that’s equally homey and revelatory.
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Fourteen-course, bucket list omakase. Raw bar, crudo and uni toast perfection. Snug noodle shops specializing in udon rich dashi broths.
What do they all have in common? They’re all excellent options when dining in NoPa, along with all the other ideal spots we’ve recently found in our latest nines.
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New Richmond District restaurant Clementina has gone from pop-up to permanent.
And in turn, created a lively, family-friendly neighborhood spot that features an open kitchen with counter seating, lit by some suspended stage lights, an industrial look that contrasts with the grand crystal chandelier at the center of the room. An array of entirely gluten-free Italian classics and inventive dishes covering the menu is pulled into focus as well.
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When Tracey Sweeney’s not in Tomorrow’s Cellars, well, cellar, she’s making the most of her surrounds.
Midweek favorites for Northern Italian fare, locally sourced goods in the ultimate farm-to-table setting, and trips to Monterey or the mountains. And that’s just scratching the surface.
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When you see Hog Island Oyster Co, you know you’re in the right spot for proper Bay Area bivalves.
And when you see Hog Island Oyster Co., it’s hard not to see co-founder and CEO John Finger too. And to tie off our oyster weekend special edition properly, we asked John about some of his favorite spots in his everyday, and he delivered.
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In our latest, entirely oyster and raw-bar-centric issue, we asked ourselves a loaded question: What are the best seafood set-ups in the entire city?
Because in a place like SF, there’s endless quality being served up, regularly. Especially at all the excellent raw bars, markets, and proper sit-down situations scattered about The Bay.
But we found the nine best, and you can discover them all now, too. Just hit subscribe and read our latest issue in full today. Link in bio.
Ellie Estrada-Londo will be the first to tell you that she’s living out her wildest dreams in SF.
For one, she’s the pastry chef at the illustrious Nisei. And two, her days are always packed with nonstop hits. Genius meals at The Happy Crane and La Cigale, exhibitions at the de Young Museum, and dips in 100-year-old geyser-fed Olympic-sized pools, all included.
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The best of Chinatown?
We found it. From classics, to the reinvents, to the places you just take the owner’s recs and don’t ask questions, because you’re guaranteed a great time.
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What’s Ken Frank up to in between Napa shifts?
Well, when you’re the executive chef and owner at La Toque, you know he’ll only be hitting the best spots. Omakase, top-tier pizza, and oysters included, always.
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