Unicorn

Pan-Asian Cuisine in the FiDi

By Sarah Sung

Unicorn showcases a diverse, seasonal, often locally sourced, predominantly organic menu with a handful of not only vegetarian, but also vegan offerings. MORE

Baghdad Nights

Done, but not Overdone

By Karen Solomon

Since late 2007, the fire-engine red sign of this Lower Haight eatery burns with a different heat; one that’s warm, welcoming, and promises innovative yet familiar cooking with much allure. MORE

Bar Jules

No Invitation Required

By Genevieve Robertson

Everyone loves the idea of a “neighborhood” restaurant -- that little gem just down the street where you can almost always snag a table and run into someone you know. MORE

È' Tutto Qua

It's All Here at this North Beach Ristorante

By Michelle Chan

Its bustling location and tall banks of windows make È' Tutto Qua an ideal destination for out-of-town visitors, and for locals it serves an affordable -- albeit slightly loud -- place to gather with friends. MORE

Frisée

Frenetic Cal-Castro Cuisine

By Dan Goldstein

The Castro isn't known for subtlety, and so it goes with Frisée, a relative newcomer to the space just below The Café. The focus on healthy California eating is most... MORE

South

Down Under Dining

By Gloria Tai

If the spices were downplayed just slightly, South would hit the mark on all fronts. It’s not quite what you would expect from a café in Australia or New Zealand, but it’s a good indication of the lovely cuisine the two countries have to offer. MORE

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar

Glam Drinks & Deluxe Brasserie Dining

By Amy Sherman

If you had to choose one word to describe Absinthe, it would have to be "rich". The cozy interior is flush with murals and deep crimson walls... MORE

Mission Rock Café

Same Great Views, Even Better Food

By Michelle Sieling

San Francisco clubgoers may be familiar with Kelly’s Mission Rock as a nightclub, but they may not realize that the spot turns into a lunch/brunch café six days a week. MORE

Le P'tit Laurent

Think Small

By Daniel Goldstein

Although the culinary intelligentsia have ignored its existence, the neighbors have been keeping Le P’tit Laurent, a modest French bistro in Glen Park's commercial center, extremely busy. MORE

Chez Panisse

A Legend Continues to Thrive

By Karen Solomon

Who am I, mere mortal, to laurel or dart the dining experience of the legendary Chez Panisse? As far as restaurants and food movements go, this kitchen is the Mesopotamia of California cuisine. MORE

Jay’s Deli and Wine Bar

Want Community With That Pastrami?

By Karen Solomon

Replacing Klein's Deli atop Potrero Hill in May 2007, Jay's is a new sandwich joint/wine bar with a coffee shop vibe, whose owners are doing all they can to please the local clientele. MORE

Loló

Turkish and Latin-Spiced Hot Spot in the Mission

By Chrissy Loader

Business partner Merdol Erkol and restaurateur Jorge Martinez have created a smart, subtle intermingling of Turkish and Mexican cuisine, using only the freshest local ingredients and cooking up family recipes. MORE