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Restaurants reviewed by San Francisco Chronicle (Showing 1-99 of 633)
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| Chinatown | ||
| July 03, 2008 - Next time you're in the mood for some good home-style Japanese cooking, head over to Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +75% | Potrero French | 
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| July 02, 2008 - 1.5/4 stars - If location is a prime factor in choosing where to eat, then Chez Papa would be at the top of my list. Chez Papa... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Hayes Valley Sushi | ||
| June 25, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - But Japanese restaurants in the United States tend to cater to Western palates, and usually offer a little bit of... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +72% | Marina Mediterranean, American and California |
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| June 25, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - I can barely keep track of how many chefs have been behind the stove at PlumpJack Cafe, the sophisticated restaurant... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Financial District Burgers | ||
| June 19, 2008 - Best-O-Burger opened in May on Belden Place at Pine Street, with a menu of burgers, fries and shakes. Seedless buns... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Berkeley Indian | ||
| June 18, 2008 - 2/4 stars - The industrial-chic venue with brick walls and a black open-duct ceiling started life a little over two years ago as... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Oakland Wine Bar | ||
| June 15, 2008 - 2 stars - When a customer at Mono sends back his steak, chef-owner Todd Wilson excuses himself from the table he's chatting up... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Emeryville Barbecue | ||
| June 12, 2008 - Founder John Kinder opened a meat market in San Pablo, which became a neighborhood deli and catering company when it... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +53% | Oakland California |
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| June 11, 2008 - 2/4 stars - In less than two years, Di Bartolo on Oakland's busy Grand Avenue has seen its share of activity. Since opening in... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Los Altos Japanese |
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| June 11, 2008 - 2 stars - A descent into Sumika's dining room is a journey into another realm of Japanese cuisine. Sumika - "charcoal house" in... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +75% | Civic Center California and French |
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| June 08, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - Fifth Floor is one of the highest-profile restaurants in the city. Four-star cuisine by George Morrone put it on the... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +69% | Bernal Heights Asian |
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| June 05, 2008 - When a restaurant has been around for a while, it's easy to take it for granted, especially when the decor has gotten... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| SOMA | ||
| June 01, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - When a restaurant opens in Tiburon, it's big news. With a picturesque setting featuring views of the Golden Gate... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| South San Francisco | ||
| May 29, 2008 - This inauspicious corner spot just one block off the freeway and into South San Francisco's downtown business... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +75% | Mountain View French and California |
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| May 28, 2008 - Chemel has cooked around the world, earning raves at Aqua in Southern California and three stars at Le Chantilly in... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| SOMA | ||
| May 25, 2008 - 2/4 stars - But now I have another obsession - the tempura egg ($5 ) at Orson. The softly cooked egg, lightly smoked, is coated... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +75% | Oakland American and Desserts/Ice Cream |
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| May 15, 2008 - Fenton's Creamery has been making ice cream enjoyed by generations at the same spot on Piedmont Avenue for 47 years... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +68% | Burlingame French, Filipino and Steakhouse |
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| May 11, 2008 - 2/4 stars - Asian fusion cooking has as many permutations as there are cooks to prepare it. A Thai restaurant adds salmon to a... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Pacific Heights | ||
| May 08, 2008 - Living up to its name, Suzu offers more than a half-dozen types of ramen and 11 varieties of udon. The thick, wheat... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +72% | Nob Hill Seafood, American and California |
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| May 07, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - Farallon, usually one of my top choices for high-end seafood, didn't make the Top 100 restaurant list this year. On a... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +76% | Richmond Turkish and Mediterranean |
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| May 07, 2008 - 2/4 stars - My first visit to the neighborhood was when it was Cafe de Pera, a casual Turkish spot with counter service and a... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Hayes Valley California |
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| May 04, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - Just after 6:30 p.m. on a recent weeknight, Jessica Boncutter stood in the open kitchen at Bar Jules blanching peas... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Castro Sandwiches/Subs |
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| May 01, 2008 - It's not every sandwich shop that takes reservations, but the constant presence of Ike's Place on Yelp's Top 5... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Albany Steakhouse | ||
| April 27, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - The image is a fitting introduction to the latest venture from Mark and Terri Stark, who own Willi's Wine Bar and... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| San Leandro |
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| April 24, 2008 - Some say the traditional Jamaican food here is the best in the Bay Area. Though most dinner entrees exceed our... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| North Beach | ||
| April 23, 2008 - 2/4 stars - The glasses formed two neat rows down the sides of a long table - tumblers, goblets and steins filled with varying... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +75% | Mountain View Vietnamese |
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| April 23, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - It didn't take long for Xanh to find an audience. Opened in February 2006 on Mountain View's restaurant-packed Castro... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Financial District Seafood | ||
| April 20, 2008 - 2/4 stars - Pat Kuleto pulled out all the design tricks with Waterbar: a spectacular brick ceiling with a series of small arches... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +77% | Redwood City Mexican |
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| April 16, 2008 - 2/4 stars - While downtown Redwood City boasts a refurbished theater, a spacious new plaza and thriving shops, a turn off... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +78% | Berkeley Seafood, California and Greek |
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| April 16, 2008 - 3/4 stars - Some restaurants start strong and then slowly lose momentum. Others such as Sea Salt in Berkeley continue to build... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +76% | Financial District Steakhouse |
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| April 13, 2008 - 3/4 stars - For Pat Kuleto, "epic" is an accurate description of his challenges in building two restaurants - Epic Roast-house... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Berkeley Mediterranean and California |
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| April 10, 2008 - Just because a restaurant is behind the curve on cooking trends doesn't mean it can't make good food. The fettuccine... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| San Anselmo American | ||
| April 09, 2008 - 1.5/4 stars - By chance, I was sitting in a booth adjacent to Eat owners Ted Janko and Monica Rizzo at dinner recently in their San... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +73% | SOMA French |
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| April 09, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - "Could we get some aioli for our pomme frites?" my dining companion asked as we sat by the window at Fringale... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Civic Center Thai | ||
| April 03, 2008 - This location of Bang San opened a few months ago; the original is three blocks away in the Tenderloin. After four... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Hayward | ||
| April 02, 2008 - 2/4 stars - In Greece, one sips the national drink, the anise-flavored liqueur ouzo, slowly, snacking along the way. Greek cooks... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Berkeley | ||
| April 02, 2008 - 2/4 stars - If you want to visit Barndiva, which got three stars for food when we reviewed it a couple of years ago, call ahead... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| SOMA American and Pizza |
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| March 30, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - I've been wondering what vibe will emerge from the Rincon Hill neighborhood that's growing up around the west end of... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Berkeley | ||
| March 27, 2008 - Wedged in among San Pablo Avenue's eclectic businesses, this funky spot seems more coffeehouse than restaurant... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +70% | Potrero French and Mediterranean |
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| March 26, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - Late last year, Jocelyn Bulow, best known for Chez Papa, sold Baraka to a couple of good customers - Michelle and... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Sunset Seafood |
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| March 26, 2008 - 2/4 stars - Six months before Pacific Catch opened in the Inner Sunset, an iPhone commercial spotlighted the calamari at the... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Civic Center Seafood |
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| March 23, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - Located in the Mark Twain Hotel on Taylor between Ellis and O'Farrell streets - definitely on the wrong side of the... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Richmond Thai and Asian | ||
| March 20, 2008 - Pagan For years, friends and relatives told Ma Sandar Tun she should open a restaurant to bring her native Burmese... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| San Carlos Thai |
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| March 19, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - Their commitment has never wavered, and now stretches to 80 percent of their ingredients (most of the rest are... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Albany Sushi | ||
| March 19, 2008 - 2/4 stars - Sushi Solano is actually a full-service restaurant, complete with full bar, a long list of appetizers, six tempura... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Burlingame | ||
| March 16, 2008 - 1.5/4 stars - Italian food seems to be a popular draw on the Peninsula, especially for chefs coming from San Francisco. The... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Oakland Italian and Coffee | ||
| March 13, 2008 - Pippo's cheerful sun cutouts remain, along with a funhouse-type mirror, dancing bear logo and clowns dangling from... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +76% | Civic Center American |
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| March 12, 2008 - 4/4 stars - With 12 restaurants across the country and more on the horizon, Michael Mina, one of San Francisco's best chefs, has... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Mission American | ||
| March 09, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - Why would anyone name a restaurant Conduit? Granted, it sounds urban, industrial and young, but beyond that, it seems... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| SOMA | ||
| March 06, 2008 - Philadelphia has the infamous Pat's and Gino's cheesesteak stands. Over in the Rincon Center, we have Theo's, which... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Potrero American |
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| March 02, 2008 - When Slow Club opened in 1991, many people had little faith in its chances for survival, pointing to its unproven... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| North Beach Italian, American and Sandwiches/Subs |
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| February 28, 2008 - Though the "all in one" sandwich is sometimes billed as a gussied-up Philly cheesesteak, this gut-busting concoction... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +65% | Sausalito Italian |
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| February 27, 2008 - 3/4 stars - It WAS THE BOLLITO MISTO that convinced me. Boiled meats may not seem like a glamorous preparation in comparison to... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +76% | Oakland | |
| February 24, 2008 - 3/4 stars - This could be New York, I thought as I circled the block and then entered Flora, in a part of Oakland's Uptown... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Oakland | ||
| February 21, 2008 - Taquerias abound, but Mi Pueblo - a San Jose Latino grocery chain with five Bay Area stores - not only offers ready... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +76% | Oakland California, Asian and Mediterranean |
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| February 20, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - Going back to their days running Cafe Pastoral in Berkeley, Hi-Suk and Sanju Dong have been out in front of the trend... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Nob Hill | ||
| February 20, 2008 - 2/4 stars - A substantial and varied selection of nigiri and sashimi, including glistening amberjack ($4-$18) and marbled salmon... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Pacific Heights | ||
| February 19, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - When I entered O Izakaya, the Japanese small-plates restaurant and lounge in the newly renamed and refurbished Hotel... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Berkeley | ||
| February 14, 2008 - The menu romps through Turkish cuisine, with intriguing dishes like the popular chicken beyti ($8.75), a well-sauced... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Redwood City Asian, Malaysian and Thai |
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| February 10, 2008 - 2/4 stars - There's a sense of deja vu at the new Red Lantern in Redwood City. With its upscale Asian decor and menu, it feels... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +72% | Redwood City Mexican |
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| February 07, 2008 - You have to hunt for it, but taco aficionados in the mid-Peninsula have no trouble following their taste buds to this... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Berkeley | ||
| February 06, 2008 - 2/4 stars - Herbst wrote the "Food Lover's Companion," the Webster's dictionary for food writers. And if she'd lived long enough... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Financial District | ||
| February 06, 2008 - It's a scenario that titillates critics and cuisine hounds: a dumpy restaurant off the radar that serves mind-blowing... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Western Addition | ||
| February 03, 2008 - 3/4 stars - Of course, the answer could be both, but often one gets overshadowed by the other. It's the same reason that the... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| San Carlos | ||
| January 30, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - Waiting for my meal at Rumi, I thought back to high school history, trying to chart in my mind the ancient trade... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +75% | Marina Mediterranean and Tapas |
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| January 30, 2008 - Terzo, one of The Chronicle's Top 100, has only been open since April 2006, but has been one of the best small-plates... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Marina | ||
| January 24, 2008 - Strolling down San Francisco's Chestnut Street, it's hard to miss the facade of Blue Barn Gourmet, a new upscale deli... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Nob Hill | ||
| January 23, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - But it's always refreshing to find a hidden neighborhood spot that's passionate about following the same practices... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| SOMA | ||
| January 22, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - It isn't news that celebrity chefs are everywhere, but San Francisco has been bypassed for such cities as Los Angeles... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Berkeley California | ||
| January 17, 2008 - On Saturday mornings, small groups huddle at the front of this cafe inconspicuously nestled in an industrial area of... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +72% | Castro American |
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| January 16, 2008 - 1.5/4 stars - A fire last summer gave Mecca the opportunity to regroup and remodel. After a four-month closure, it opened in... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Western Addition | ||
| January 13, 2008 - 2.5/4 stars - The restaurant is in the lower Fillmore, an area that once was the epicenter for jazz and attracted talent such as... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +61% | El Cerrito Fast Food |
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| January 10, 2008 - Old-timers like to reminisce about the local hamburger joint where they'd stop after school for fries, a malt and the... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +74% | Oakland Mexican |
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| January 09, 2008 - Since Dona Tomas pioneered Oakland's now-popular Temescal neighborhood in 1999, its success has spawned siblings... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +50% | San Rafael Seafood | |
| January 09, 2008 - 2/4 stars - The San Rafael restaurant is a throwback. Carts whiz by, carrying the components of tableside Caesar salads, while a... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Hayward | ||
| January 02, 2008 - It's clear as soon as you walk into Chopin Cafe in Walnut Creek what sort of dining experience it offers. The lace... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Civic Center Southern & Soul and Burgers |
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| December 27, 2007 - It used to be that the best way for a San Franciscan to satisfy a hankering for Creole food would be to hop on a... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Oakland | ||
| December 26, 2007 - 2/4 stars - Levende East's arrival at the corner of Washington and Ninth streets in June promised to up the ante by adding the... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +77% | Financial District American, California and Seafood |
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| December 26, 2007 - 3.5/4 stars - With restaurants continually opening in the Bay Area, it's difficult to keep up with changes at some of the... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Financial District Mediterranean |
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| December 23, 2007 - 2.5/4 stars - Of all the restaurants that Pat Kuleto has produced - Boulevard, Postrio, Jardiniere and Fog City, to name a few... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Oakland Spanish |
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| December 20, 2007 - Owner Maurice Arroyo spent his first five years in Spain and still goes back to visit. After years managing cafes for... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Menlo Park Caribbean and Southern & Soul |
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| December 19, 2007 - 2/4 stars - The 2-year-old Back A Yard (which translates to "back home" in Jamaican parlance), offers a panoply of Jamaican fare... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +76% | Santa Clara American and Seafood |
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| December 19, 2007 - 2.5/4 stars - When Parcel 104 opened in Santa Clara six years ago, it was something of an experiment. Attached to the Santa Clara... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Pacific Heights Italian |
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| December 16, 2007 - 3.5/4 stars - SPQR, a 3-month-old restaurant on Fillmore in lower Pacific Heights, could easily find a comfortable home in Rome... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Nob Hill Afghan |
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| December 13, 2007 - Those seeking the flavors of Afghanistan in San Francisco didn't have many choices until recently. While the city has... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +71% | SOMA American, Asian and Spanish |
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| December 12, 2007 - 2.5/4 stars - Every time I go to Jack Falstaff, it's a surprise. The reason mainly is that as the chefs change, so do the concepts... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| San Mateo | ||
| December 09, 2007 - 2.5/4 stars - Glenn "Gator" Thompson, chef-owner of Gator's Neo-Soul Cafe, a 7-month-old restaurant in San Mateo, is nothing if not... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +55% | San Mateo Japanese | |
| December 06, 2007 - Downtown San Mateo probably has a higher concentration of Japanese restaurants, grocers and stores than anywhere else... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +65% | Civic Center French and California |
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| December 05, 2007 - 1.5/4 stars - I can't think of many places I'd rather dine than at Grand Cafe - if the interior were the only consideration. With... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Richmond Mediterranean |
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| December 05, 2007 - 2/4 stars - When Maher Damous wants a little family time, he doesn't have to look further than the inside of his tranquil... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +75% | Financial District French |
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| December 02, 2007 - 2/4 stars - A hush settled over the dining room as another couple moved past the draped velvet curtains on their way to the front... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| SOMA Burgers |
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| November 29, 2007 - The burger trend continues its march across the city, with Horizon having recently opened and Best-o-Burger, among... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +71% | El Cerrito Chinese and Seafood |
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| November 28, 2007 - 2/4 stars - The wontons are the size of a toddler's fist, and as dimpled as one, and the thread-fine fresh-steamed noodles spring... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Santa Clara Korean |
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| November 25, 2007 - 2/4 stars - When the roiling, volcanic casserole of beef and baby octopus arrives at your table at Sui Tofu, your jaw may drop... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Oakland Coffee and Bakery | ||
| November 22, 2007 - It's not every day that you'd want to consume 1,000 calories for the bargain price of $7.25. But the fried chicken... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| Oakland Asian |
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| November 21, 2007 - 2/4 stars - "You have to be adventurous," says Phuoc Nguyen, the young host and manager (as well as the guy who put in the new... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +63% | Russian Hill French and California |
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| November 21, 2007 - 2.5/4 stars - It seemed like a strange move when I found out the chef of La Folie, the four-star French restaurant on Polk Street... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +69% | Saratoga French, California and Seafood |
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| November 18, 2007 - 3/4 stars - One allure of three-star dining in the French countryside is the surprise of finding worldly offerings in a... full review at San Francisco Chronicle | ||
| +64% | Civic Center Italian and California |
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| November 14, 2007 - 1/4 stars - Kuleto's Restaurant is enjoying a milestone - 20 years in business - and like all of us, it's had its ups and downs... full review at San Francisco Chronicle |
