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Ken Frank's famed French restaurant La Toque has flung open the doors at its new location in the recently opened Westin Verasa Napa, a luxury condo-hotel located on the Napa River. The third incarnation of Frank's signature restaurant, it now Read More...
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Giving blood is one of those things that everyone (who can) should do. So kudos to the Balboa Cafe , which is teaming up with the Blood Centers of the Pacific for a"Burgers for a Pint" promotion. Though you won't get one of their famed Bloody Read More...
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Pan-Latin tapas are the draw at the brightly painted Janitizi on the Valencia corridor, housed in the space that used to be Senses; its moderately priced lunch and dinner menus draw inspiration from Mexico to Argentina, and include ceviche, empanadas Read More...
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Elements Photo: Courtesy of Elements Californian and Mediterranean climes inspire the offerings at Downtown Napa enoteca and wine shop Elements Restaurant & Enoteca , where an ex- ZuZu chef is serving mipriced tapas, including crudo, salads and cheese Read More...
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Limón Peruvian Rotisserie Photo: Kevin Bond A casual spin-off of (temporarily shuttered) Peruvian hot spot Limón , the bite-size Mission storefront Limón Peruvian Rotisserie dishes out ceviche, hot and cold piqueos (small plates) Read More...
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Mercury Lounge photo: Kevin Bond Formerly located in the Marina, Pan-Asian fusion spot Mercury Lounge is likely to see its stock rise after relocating to SoMa’s more appropriate clubland, where its two bars and small dance floor may be better appreciated; Read More...
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Basil Canteen photo: Kevin Bond Basil Canteen , an informal sibling to SoMa’s Thai stalwart Basil , lures business-lunchers and bargain-seekers alike with its slate of affordable noodle dishes, Bangkok street food and gap klaem (bar snacks); set Read More...
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French-born chef Fabrice Roux (ex Grand Cafe ) flies south, both literally and culinarily, at Joya Restaurant , a pricey Latin-inspired newcomer in Palo Alto that serves small and full plates in a swank, sprawling setting designed by the firm responsible Read More...
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Miss Pearl's Jam House photo: Kevin Bond TV personality Joey Altman has resurrected his popular late-’80s island-themed spot, Miss Pearl's Jam House , across the bay in Jack London Square’s Waterfront Plaza Hotel, where he’s Read More...
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Urban Tavern photo: Kevin Bond Urban Tavern , the Hilton San Francisco ’s latest venue, is a ‘green’ gastropub co-owned by Aqua ’s Laurent Manrique that aims to please Downtowners, hotel guests and theatergoers alike with a midpriced Read More...
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Named after the Westin St. Francis ’ lobby clock, which has served as a Downtown meeting point since 1907, swanky lounge Clock Bar encourages lengthier rendezvous over handcrafted cocktails by head bartender Marcovaldo Dionysos, who digs deep into Read More...
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Restaurateur Hoss Zaré has taken over SoMa’s centenarian eatery Fly Trap (where he worked in the early '90s), renaming it Zaré at Fly Trap and updating the all-day venue with bright-orange accents and a new Californian-fresh Mediterranean Read More...
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Long Bar & Bistro photo: Kevin Bond High ceilings, rust-colored walls and amber light fixtures foster the modestly upscale vibe at Long Bar & Bistro in Pac Heights; bartenders in crisp white shirts sling reasonably priced spirits, a handful of Read More...
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Bar Marché photo: Kevin Bond Located in a historic two-story brick building in Ghirardelli Square, French bistro Bar Marché hopes to usher in a new wave of gourmet eating in tourist-ridden Fisherman’s Wharf; panoramic views of the Read More...
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Water Lounge & Raw Bar photo: Kevin Bond Water Lounge & Raw Bar aims to lure hip Rockridge habitués and nearby BART commuters with a pared-down, midpriced menu of seafood small plates and charcuterie that’s served nightly until 1 Read More...
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