A Perfect Sunday Starts at Alem’s Coffee in Oakland
I’m partial to the Temescal Farmers Market on Sunday. Or at least, it thrills me to find myself…
Marée Continues to Make the Case for the California-French Bistro
In the year of the California-French bistro, chef Marcus Jernmark’s Marée has emerged as a top contender, hovering…
Sausalito Restaurant Fish Is Still the Place to Go for the Freshest, Most Thoughtful Catch
Fish has been around since 2004. In that time, there have been tweaks to the menu — for…
Josephine Is Silver Lake’s Most Irresistible Neighborhood Bistro
The old Bowery Bungalow space is now home to Josephine, a freewheeling, seasonal Italo-French restaurant that strikes the…
Lomo Saltado Hand Rolls and Boozy Soft Serve Herald Nikkei Cuisine in Cow Hollow
In keeping with the theme of Peru and Japan, the owners sought to bring elements of both into…
Ine in Highland Park May be Los Angeles’s Most Versatile Japanese Bistro
Ine is Highland Park’s newest go-to for many different scenarios: a date night with hand rolls and sake,…
Aloha Food Factory Review: Find a Slice of Hawaii in Alhambra
I recently visited Aloha Food Factory, an Alhambra restaurant that’s been open since 1994, on a gloomy, uncomfortably…
La Palma Mexicatessen Is My First Stop Whenever I’m in the Bay
In case you didn’t already know, La Palma Mexicatessen, the crown jewel of 24th Street with its unmistakable…
Alta Adams Review: Chef Keith Corbin Gets Experimental with New Menu
Alta Adams recently went through a months-long metamorphosis, closing from February to May of this year and emerging…
This IYKYK South Asian Bistro Offers Cozy Date Night Vibes in San Francisco
If you want evidence of San Francisco’s ongoing bistro fixation, look no further than Marina Beach, a tiny…
Oakland’s Cenaduria Elvira Is a Celebration of Jalisco Cooking
If you had the chance to try Elvira Varela’s cooking while she was still serving it from her…
Review: Kali Steak Is a Los Angeles Steakhouse Worthy of Its Michelin Star
Chef Kevin Meehan’s perspective shifted when he realized that the California-inspired, produce-oriented tasting menu he had served for…