Blue Bottle Café

Another Solid Anchor for the New Mint Plaza

By Michelle Chan

Known for their fanatical approach toward proper preparation, the Oakland-based coffee company's new café takes obsession to another level... MORE

Rex Café

La Folie Chef Crosses the Road

By Amy Sherman

On Polk Street between Union and Broadway, there are over a dozen places to get a bite. In three short blocks, you can take your pick from French, Italian, Japanese Mexican, Pizza, seafood, Thai, or Vietnamese... MORE

Magnolia Gastropub and Brewery

Less hippie, more hip

By Michelle Chan

After months of renovations, Magnolia, the 10-year old pub and brewery in the Upper Haight, re-opened in summer 2008 with a dramatic facelift and brand-new menu. MORE

Incanto

Meat Me in Noe Valley

By Dan Goldstein

Rustic California-Italian food, prepared with thrift and skill, makes Noe Valley's Incanto one of the most appealing restaurants in the city. MORE

Beretta

Oh-so-fine Cocktails Light up Late Night Mission Spot

By Gloria Tai

Beretta’s Italian inspired fare is good; its delicately crafted, lip-smacking cocktails are even better. MORE

Fish and Farm

Locally Sourced and Local-Loving Bites in the Tenderloin

By Chrissy Loader

Fish and Farm's menu, laden with fresh local seafood and seasonal produce culls a number of Americana classics meant to whet a diner’s appetite. MORE

El Metate

Sunny Fish Taco Spot Expands to Meet Demand

By Michelle Sieling
El Metate's strong suit is its range of fresh ingredients used within an authentically Mexican context, and the specialty for which it's known-- fish tacos. MORE

EPIC Roasthouse and Waterbar

Decadence in Waterfront Dining

By Gloria Tai

As a practice, the wildly popular Kuleto restaurant empire provides diners with an immersion/fantasy experience -- if they're willing to go along for the ride. MORE

Bar Johnny

Defining the “Drink Kitchen”

By Genevieve Robertson

Bar Johnny is a place to stop in for handcrafted cocktails and simple, munchable comfort food executed with flair. MORE

Blue Barn Gourmet

Bringing Oak Hill Farm to the Marina

By Sarah Sung

The food at this rustic, diminutive salad-and-sandwich spot is direct-from-the-farm fresh, and it’s all gourmet, from the greens and fixings in the salads to the sandwiches. MORE

Troya

Turkish-Californian Delight

By Gloria Tai

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. MORE