The Presidio is one of San Francisco’s most under-the-radar destinations, encompassing 1,500 acres of some of the most beautiful real estate in the Nation. This pastoral playground features miles of hiking and…
Restaurant Reviews
San Francisco’s Absinthe Brasserie & Bar could well have served as a stage set for the movie Midnight in Paris. With its Belle-Epoch-ish décor, linear bar, and large picture windows, the Hayes…
The newest branch of a beloved South Bay restaurant marries European tradition with Californian sensibilities.
Luce, located on the lobby level of the InterContinental San Francisco Hotel, first garnered international acclaim when Chef Dominque Crenn earned the restaurant its initial Michelin star in 2010. Later, under the…
Experience a luxurious overnight stay in this charming coastal town As the warm sun rises over the glittering Pacific Ocean, the coastal town of Half Moon Bay in California beckons with its…
Right now is the time to snag reservations at one of the city’s best new offerings, where less is dazzlingly more.
San Francisco’s Sons & Daughters has long held Michelin acclaim, yet the popular Nob Hill restaurant was recently bestowed with yet another honor from the revered restaurant guide. Executive Chef Harrison Cheney…
As at many fine restaurants, guests are often presented post dining with a menu of the dishes they enjoyed during their meal. Such is the case at Chef Peter Hemsley’s sublime, Michelin-starred…
San Mateo’s Porterhouse has found a new home, where fans are also finding a new menu. The local institution, first opened in 2007, has moved to a historic 1924 bank vault at…
Well-known East Bay restaurateur and kaiseki chef Chikara Ono believes in the adage that great things come in small packages. That belief is shared by fans of Ono’s Delage restaurant located in Old…
Chances are good that many of the wines listed on the menu at Thrive City’s Mission Bay Wine Bar are unfamiliar. Even to the most devoted wine aficionado, several of the labels…
Napa Valley is home to many of life’s greatest indulgences, and one need not venture beyond the tiny and tony town of Yountville in order to experience it all. Often described as…
Palo Alto’s buzzy, intellectual energy is palpable, thanks to it being the birthplace of the tech and information revolution. That the town is home to Stanford University also supports the extra-charged vibe.…
For those whom ‘Indian Cuisine’ simply means butter chicken and tikka masala served over Basmati rice with a side of naan, ROOH Palo Alto is a revelation. This progressive Indian restaurant helmed…
From its perch at the corner of Union and Stockton where its neon sign overlooks Washington Square Park, Original Joe’s presents as, well, a North Beach original. It seems as if the…
Featuring a world famous aquarium, gorgeous bay and ocean views, and of course the John Steinbeck-memorialized Cannery Row, Monterey attracts tourists from all over the world who are lured by the region’s…
With its street-level, fine dining the Matheson restaurant and its more casual Roof 106 rooftop bar and lounge, The Matheson has quicky become a Healdsburg favorite. Offering cuisine, cocktail, and wine options…
With a bow to the cultural tradition of dinner and a live performance, Uccello Lounge brings a new dimension to Civic Center. In this contemporary venue with superior acoustics and full window…
It’s common to think only of beef when encountering the word ‘wagyu.’ Most regularly associated with succulent cuts of melt-in-your-mouth steak, wagyu, in the hands of Chef Marc Zimmerman, takes on expanded…