L’ARDOISE
“The coq au vin is the best in the city, even though I harbor a sneaking suspicion that the waitstaff enjoys overplaying its French accent.” (Marke B., Senior Editor, Culture and Web)
151 Noe, SF. (415) 437-2600,
www.lardoisesf.com
TOMMY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
“So much amazing tequila, my liver hurts just thinking about it.” (Ben Hopfer, Associate Art Director)
5929 Geary, SF. (415) 387-4747, www.tommystequila.com
DUSIT THAI
“The best Thai food in San Francisco.” (Tim Redmond, Executive Editor)
3259 Mission, SF. (415) 826-4639, www.padthaisf.com
CONDUIT
“Great food, wonderful ambiance, and the best bathrooms in town, bar none.” (Steven T. Jones, City Editor)
280 Valencia, SF. (415) 552-5200, www.conduitrestaurant.com
QUINCE
“Pricey, but worth it.” (Cheryl Eddy, Associate Editor, Arts and Entertainment)
1701 Octavia, SF. (415) 775-8500, www.quincerestaurant.com
L’OSTERIA DEL FORNO
“A long, lazy, late lunch or early dinner at this absolutely spectacular overlooked Italian gem in North Beach really steams my meatballs.” (Marke B.)
519 Columbus, SF. (415) 982-1124, www.losteriadelforno.com
ASMARA
“Asmara Restaurant’s heavenly honey wine (tej) — is the perfect compliment to a family-style Ethiopian feast.” (Rebecca Bowe, Reporter)
5020 Telegraph, Oakl. (510) 547-5100, www.asmararestaurant.com
BI-RITE MARKET
“Fra’Mani salami sandwich FTW!” (Eddy)
3639 18th St., SF. (415) 241-9760, www.biritemarket.com
KITCHENETTE SF
“The best banh mi (tangerine/beer shredded pork) and Korean tacos I’ll ever eat out of a garage.” (Virginia Miller, Human Resources Manager)
958 Illinois, SF. www.kitchenettesf.com
MINH’S GARDEN
“What I like about Minh: his red cardigans, his casual grace, and his restaurant’s fried spring rolls (better than more expensive ones anywhere) and special coconut chicken curry.” (Johnny Ray Huston, Arts and Entertainment Editor)
208 Clement, SF. (415) 751-8211
ADESSO
“Balanced, exquisite cocktails with free all-you-can-eat gourmet Italian bites make for the best Happy Hour around.” (Miller)
4395 Piedmont, Oakl. (510) 601-0305
ZEITGEIST
“If you don’t already know about the Zeit, don’t come. I need your seat.” (Hopfer)
199 Valencia, SF. (415) 255-7505
TAKARA SAKE FACTORY
“This is a hidden East Bay gem where you can sample all varieties of sake and learn how they’re made.” (Bowe)
708 Addison, Berk. (510) 540-8250, www.takarasake.com
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