Welcome to the Neighborhood – Rich Table
Evan and Sarah Rich knew it wasn’t going to be easy opening their own restaurant. But through the good days and bad of the first month-plus, they have already carved out their own little niche in the San Francisco culinary scene with Rich Table in Hayes Valley.
Food Impressions from Outside Lands
Full disclosure: I did not go to Outside Lands as a food writer nor was I ever assigned to write about the food and drinks; I was there solely for the music. But here are a few food impressions from a first time Outside Lander.
Best Fish & Chips in SF
Today is National Fish & Chips Day. This means it’s time for you to indulge in some fried, vinegary goodness. While some may argue that the Bay Area lacks any truly great fish ‘n chips, we would like to present our picks for some of the best places you can get this dish.
Chewing The (Kentucky) Fat At Bourbon Steak
Bourbon and Bacon. A match made in heaven, to be sure. If you’re on the same page, then Bourbon Steak (335 Powell Street) in Union Square might just be your own personal paradise.
RN74 Turns Three
Three-year old birthday parties are usually a heady mix of hyper-physical activities, too sweet sheet cakes and several massive tantrums. Thankfully, Michael Mina’s RN74 will be celebrating a bit differently when it turns the big 0-3.
RN74 & A16′s April Fools’ Day Joke
Diners at two of the city’s best restaurants may be in for a little surprise. And it’s the kind of shock that’ll have them purring in satisfaction rather than running for the door.
Chef Morrone at Hog & Rocks
From March 12th through April 16th, chef George Morrone will be cooking every Monday at Hog & Rocks in the Mission. This series of dinners, also known as “Morrone Mondays,” will be the first time the chef has popped up since Michael Mina’s 20th Anniversary dinner party at the end of last year.
Michael Mina to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Extravagant Bash
It is rather amazing that chef Michael Mina helped to open Aqua 20 years ago considering he is just 42 years old. Now, to celebrate the anniversary, he and some of his distinguished fellow chefs are throwing a bash with a pretty amazing lineup on tap.
The Life of a Sommelier
Rajat Parr has lived a life that many dream of, working with one of the most well-known chefs in the United States, traveling the world and tasting many of the best wines ever produced.



