The Combine Kitchen is the type of photo-worthy coffee shop that feels inspiring from the moment you walk through the door. With bright, natural light throughout the spacious seating area, modern light fixtures and stark, minimal furnishings, this is the kind of cafe where you'll feel motivated to sit down with your laptop and get […]
Burma Superstar offers San Francisco locals the opportunity to feel like you've been transported halfway across the globe, thanks to its dining room decorated with authentic Burmese artifacts and its kitchen that turns out traditional Burmese dishes. Regulars note that everything on the menu is tasty, but give special praise to the tea leaf salad, […]
Just about everyone enjoys a good gyro or piece of baklava, but many Americans don’t know much about Greek food beyond these popular dishes. At Kokkari Estiatorio on Jackson Street, you can experience a range of Greek cuisine that extends beyond the traditional takeout fare. Begin your meal with mezze small plates like kolokithokeftethes (crispy […]
There's a lot of debate surrounding whether or not coffee is truly healthy for you, but at Bluestone Lane, you have a whole slew of other options if you're on the fence. The menu here includes wellness beverages in addition to your usual java, including a matcha latte, golden latte, and beet latte. Of course, […]
If you're familiar with cajun and creole fare, the menu at Brenda's French Soul Food may be both familiar and new at the same time. Chef Brenda grew up in New Orleans, where she learned to trap crawfish, trawl for crabs, and fish on the local bayous. There, she was exposed to several regional interpretations […]
Set on the corner of Divisadero and Hayes Streets, just a block away from Alamo Square, Nopa is tough to beat as a convenient meeting spot for friends and neighbors. The nondescript exterior of this New American concept restaurant hides its modern and attractive dining room, which features high ceilings, abundant natural light, an open […]
The name of new bar Last Rites is a quite ominous, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a cooler spot with a more inventive drink menu that this bar near the Duboce Triangle. Last Rites can technically be considered a tiki bar but without the cheesy kitsch. Their dangerous name is also backed up […]
Establish is the longtime dream of sisters in style Erica Mover and Sara Stickler, and their curated collection of home goods and accessories is the stuff that shopping dreams are made of. Stop down to their shop on Noriega Street in Outer Sunset to meet one of the gals, talk fashion, and browse their unique […]
Owned by husband and wife team James Nicholas and Anna Weinberg, Marlowe is a captivating American brasserie located on the edge of Mission Bay and South Park. Marlowe trades in throwback California cool, with white tile, stainless steel, and butcher-shop aesthetics. It’s the sort of place where a hardboiled detective would feel at home. The […]
Zazie has a long and distinguished reputation in Cole Valley for its classic continental menu and charming ambiance. Brunch is the star at this neighborhood bistro, and though there's often a wait, regulars say it's worth it. Once you snag a coveted brunch spot, you’ll be treated to expertly prepared breakfast foods, whether your tastes […]