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Thursday September 15, 2011 Updated 10:58 AM PDT
Southern touch not successful
Oakland's Miss Pearl's Jam House first tried an Island-style theme, but these days the food is Southern-inspired and not always successful.
An innovative vibe
Chambers Eat+Drink creates a concept that capitalizes on the legacy of the adjoining Phoenix Hotel.
All grown up
With a revamped menu and updated interior, chef-owners Matt McNamara and Teague Moriarty have let Sons & Daughters mature.
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Behind the scenes at Mr. Pollo
After working at Coi and Quince, chef Manny Torres Gimenez creates an impressive, daily changing menu for Mr. Pollo.
Sushi spots go green
Several local sushi restaurants have hopped on the green revolution sourcing sustainable seafood, but it's not without its challenges.
2010's top new spots
The Bay Area had its best year for openings in 2010. Michael Bauer picks his favorite new spots, like Marlowe in S.F.
Behind the four-star scene
Sophie Brickman continues her look behind the scenes of the best S.F. restaurants. This time, the kitchens of Coi and La Folie.
I'll have the cheese, please
From Perbacco to Madrona Manor, these six restaurants offer an extensive selection of cheeses and accompaniments.
Sisterhood of success
What began as a tiny, no-frills spot on Geary Street, Osha Thai has grown into one of the best-known ethnic restaurants in San Francisco.
Dinner and a show
A Bay Area innovation, the open exhibition kitchen still ignites particular interest at these six local restaurants.
From the Chowhound Boards
- Moving to FiDi
- Warm ambiance for mom's birthday
- Anyone seen pumpkins yet in SF?
- Casual Breakfast without long wait in SF
- Hungry Bicycle Riders Santa Rosa/Rohnert Park
New Stories
- An Easy Way to Make Ice Cream in Your Food Processor
- Cocktail Nerds Rejoice: Real Quinine-Flavored Elixirs
- Mystical Rock Salt Rocks Restaurant Design
- Easy-Bake Is Now Hot, Fugly, and Will Make Your Daughter Dance
- A Healthy Veggie Alternative to Chicken Nuggets?
Between Meals by Michael Bauer
The best new places for hamburgers
If you want to call yourself a restaurant these days, you have to have a hamburger on the menu. Many of...
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Bottle Cap
The former Washbag space has been reborn, but Bottle Cap needs to find its unique voice to carry on the legacy.
Kitchen Door
Former Martini House chef Todd Humphries turns to quick but exceptional food with Kitchen Door in Napa's Oxbow Market.
Bluestem Brasserie
This Yerba Buena Lane restaurant looks very 21st century. Unfortunately, some of the dishes are a letdown.
Tamarindo
A perfect fit in Old Oakland, this sport serves up traditional and delicious Mexican dishes in small plate form.
Boxing Room
Boxing Room has an S.F. vibe and a lively crowd, but it's the food — especially fried food — that's the big draw.
Anatolian Kitchen
This spot serves homey Turkish fare like hosts welcoming guests into their home, although service can be a bit confusing.
Bar Terra
St. Helena's Bar Terra replaces heavy-handed flavors of bar culture with the sophistication of fine dining.
Piccino
At Piccino, a fresh and vibrant Dogpatch pizzeria, the crowd exudes camaraderie, the service is friendly and the pizza is delicious.
Petite Syrah
Santa Rosa's Syrah was revamped into Petite Syrah, and it's a place that's not only reinvented; it's improved.
Locanda
The buzz for Craig and Anne Stoll's new restaurant is deafening, but the rustic Roman fare lives up to the hype.
Hecho
Hecho's attempt to fuse a Tequila bar with sushi and a robata grill makes for an uneven and slightly perplexing dining experience.
Bar Bocce
This Sausalito spot has spectacular bay views, but the chef Robert Price is also a talent, and he shines in some dishes.
Nojo
The Japanese-inspired izakaya menu seems unassuming and straightforward at first glance, but complexity unfolds with every bite.
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