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 | Decadence in Waterfront Dining With so many dining options in San Francisco, classic American steakhouses seem to fall by the wayside. Sure, there are places like Morton's, Ruth's Chris and House of Prime Rib, but these chain establishments have gotten rusty, with their stuffy, stuck-in-the-80s versions of “fine dining.”More |  | Turkish-Californian Delight When you think of Turkish food, kebabs and hummus likely come to mind. Troya may have started out as a kebab house, but as of 2008 this Inner Richmond gem has evolved into a well-rounded spot worthy of inclusion in the SF foodie pantheon. How? A new chef with a solid pedigree.More |  | Down Under Dining Spices Up the City One might wonder what defines New Zealand or Australian cuisine if one had never been to either place. But when I heard South was opening, with its “down under" concept, I began reminiscing about my visits to these beautiful and bountiful destinations for food and wine. I dreamt of barramundi (a delicious white fish that balances delicate flavor with meatiness), local produce, and lots of lamb and beef -- with an Asian undercurrent -- paired with delicious native wines that have quickly gained status in recent years.More |  | A Groovy Feast A little piece of Brazil lives in a sweet SOMA spot called Bossa Nova. Easy to miss from the industrial, boxy façade of the exterior, the only thing distinguishing the restaurant/bar in any way is a small sticker of the Brazilian flag on the door. If you’re lucky enough to notice it and walk in between Tuesday and Thursday, you’ll be treated to a live bossa nova band. If you're looking for a cozy corner in which to dine, however, the glam scene and party vibe that often permeates the space could be overwhelming.More |  | Rustic and Refined Meet on Union Street Cow Hollow has been reinvigorating its restaurant scene with the likes of Umami, Jovino, and Osha Thai. The newest addition is Palmetto, which replaces Home on Union (and Cafe de Paris L'Entrecote before that). While Home leaned more towards the casual with comfort food like mac and cheese, Palmetto goes for elegant metropolitan, serving arancini and smoked sablefish with caviar.More |  | Modern Japanese with Sizzle First came the new bars; now restaurants follow suit in Polk Gulch. One of these bold new additions to the neighborhood is Sudachi, which tempts the palate with creative riffs on sushi and beckons the ear with its promise of live music on the weekends.More |  | A Taste of Spain on Chestnut While the Marina neighborhood offers the usual suspects of dining establishments in terms of choices -- Italian, Classic American, and Mexican -- what’s been missing is something Spanish. While Spain has been the hotbed for gastro-science in the last few years with the fame of El Bulli Restaurant, it seems San Francisco lost interest in the cuisine after the Spanish tapas and paella trend hit over a decade ago. Laiola’s Spanish/Catalan-centric fare and wine remind us that there is still a lot happening in Spain.More |  | New Peruvian Adds a Little South American Flair to Hayes Valley When in the Hayes Valley neighborhood and craving something brasserie-ish, I always think of Absinthe. For something casual and perfect with a lager, my go-to is Suppenkuche. While these two mainstays and other delightful Euro-centric restaurants play nicely into the prime Hayes Street scene, newcomer Essencia is a welcome addition.More |  | SF Outpost Gets a B-Minus, Oakland Spot Scores Higher While YBCA, MOMA, and the Metreon offer much in terms of arts and entertainment, dining options in the area are limited to just-palatable mall food (e.g. Buckhorn Grill, Chevy's, Jillian's) and super high-end fine dining (Ame, XYZ). B Restaurant and Bar strives to provide an upscale middle ground. Located just outside of the main building and on the second level of San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens, B occupies an ideal spot overlooking much of the downtown skyline with extensive patio seating. It may be a little confusing to find, but the views, especially on an unusual warm day in the city, make the search worthwhile.More | | | To a background DJ sound of electronic beats in tune with the hip Hayes Valley locale, this cool Belgian house of small eats serves up big paper cones full of thick Belgian fries with a wide selection of flavored ketchup and mayonnaises such as Creamy Wasabi Mayo, Ginger Orange Mayo, Caper Onion Ketchup and Curry Ketchup. There are also savory sandwiches, salads, and crepes to fill bigger appetites. Wash it all down with a proper Hoegaarden on tap on the outdoor patio out back. The feel is more lounge than cafe, but who needs coffee when you’ve got Belgian ale and fries.More |
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