Akash Kapoor knows how to scale a big idea. As the founder of Curry Up Now, he helped shift the national perception of Indian food, making it approachable and relevant to American…
Restaurant Reviews
At the top of the staircase inside Mastro’s San Francisco, the light drops and the room opens into something closer to a supper club than a steakhouse. Large, curved picture windows frame…
The Marina district corner building at 3213 Scott Street has seen more than its share of iterations—an American brasserie, a seafood spot before that—but it has never housed anything quite like TIYA. Since opening…
At 7 Adams, it’s not uncommon for a bowl of sea urchin pasta to hit the table while Raekwon raps faintly in the background. Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest—the background soundtrack…
The Sam’s Grill entrance on Bush Street is modest, but step inside and the atmosphere shifts. Curtained, private booths line wood-paneled walls. The waitstaff wear tuxedos. Conversations carry softly above the clink…
In the heart of Yountville, North Block Hotel offers a quietly luxurious base for discovering Napa Valley’s most refined pleasures. With just 20 guest rooms arranged around a tranquil, tile-adorned courtyard, the…
Fun is the formula at Atomic Workshop Restaurant Group, where visionary chef-owners Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski are blending culinary alchemy with outstanding hospitality.
In the center of Midtown, surrounded by concrete and glass, Le Jardinier doesn’t compete with the clamor of New York City. It carves out quiet. This garden-like restaurant offers something rare in…
Along a quiet, tree-lined block just off Madison Avenue, The Lowell feels more like a private residence than a hotel. Discreet and impossibly elegant, it’s long been a favorite among well-heeled travelers…
Tucked inside the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, the Polo Lounge has long been the backdrop for Hollywood deal-making, star-studded brunches, and discreet rendezvous. It’s not just a restaurant—it’s where Hollywood has come…
The Marina has always been a special place for the Duggan family, proprietors of the Original Joe’s juggernaut brand of restaurants. For more than 50 years, Duggan grandfather and founder of the…
In a cuisine-rich city as vibrant and eclectic as San Francisco, it’s not often that a restaurant surprises. With so many culinary gems scattered throughout the city, it feels like a rarity…
Hawaii has long been renowned for its stunning landscapes, lush beaches, and laid-back island vibes. But when it comes to gourmet cuisine, the islands have often taken a backseat to other global…
San Francisco’s Embarcadero waterfront has long been a hotspot for tourists, but in recent years, a new wave of restaurants and bars has reshaped the area into a lively and dynamic destination…
The Napa Valley has more than its share of Italian restaurants, so the addition of yet another might easily elicit a shoulder shrug. Yet, Violetto is different. Offering the only prix fixe,…
I first dined at Empress by Boon upon its opening three years ago, and was enchanted by both the beauty of the restaurant’s interior, and by the presentation of the multi-course Cantonese-centric,…
Outdoor dining is mostly associated with summertime. Yet, in San Francisco, fall is the most glorious of the four seasons. Sunny autumnal weather is the city’s best-kept secret, making these last months…
Le Comptoir translates to “the counter,” a more-than-humble moniker for Michelin-starred Bar Crenn’s multi-course dining experience. Imagined by the inimitable Dominique Crenn, the maximum 10 seat, one service-nightly (Wednesday – Sunday), two-hour…
Having enjoyed Anu and Vikram Bhambri’s ROOH Progressive Indian in Palo Alto and their newer Pippal in Emeryville, I imagined Alora to be a “sure thing.” And I was right. The newest…
The family behind beloved Original Joe’s has opened another restaurant. But rather than the pastas and piccatas found at the brand’s North Beach mainstay, guests at the new West Portal spot will…