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…
Bar Reviews
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…
For the 49er and Joe Montana fan who has collected every jersey, rookie card, autographed football, and limited-edition bobblehead, Gold Bar Whiskey’s Joe Montana Collection offers the ultimate shrine addition. This exclusive…
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…
Nestled within San Francisco’s swank Clift Hotel, the iconic Redwood Room is a throwback to a time when cocktails were stirred, not shaken, and sophistication was the name of the game. This…
Step into the elegant world of The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco and tour the city via the hotel’s inventive cocktail program that pays homage to San Francisco’s distinct neighborhoods. The essences of Chinatown, North…
This year marks a monumental milestone for San Francisco’s most historic French bistro, Le Central, as it celebrates 50 years of serving the city with classic French cuisine, warm hospitality and a…
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…
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…
Whatever the occasion, The Bungalow Kitchen offers the perfect venue. Be it a romantic date, a birthday party, a family reunion, or a business meeting, the waterfront Tiburon restaurant offers a convivial…
November 24 – December 31, 2023 Bask in the epitome of luxury this holiday season at POP! Lounge, an exclusive pop-up champagne and caviar bar gracing the heart of Union Square at…
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…
San Francisco’s distinct neighborhoods are part of the City’s charm. Diverse, historical, and always intriguing, the unique regions draw curious global visitors who are eager to experience the palpable vivacity offered by…
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…
Sometimes we just need a little motivation to try something new. Enter the Financial District’s laboratory for the wine curious: San Francisco Wine Society, a wine bar with a mission to support…
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…
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…
The St. Regis Hotel is raising the bar in San Francisco. Looking for dining, décor, and drinks in downtown San Francisco? The St. Regis Hotel, renowned for redefining luxury hospitality in San…
Kissel Uptown Oakland recently made its debut within the city’s vibrant and eclectic arts and entertainment district, providing reason to staycation on the bright side of the Bay. Named for the…
LONG AGO I HEARD A STORY THAT made me like Cameron Diaz a lot. One of my friends saw her at the airport and witnessed someone rushing up to the actress (and…