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The Regular

Established Restaurant Reviews (it's about time we met...) 2006–2022
499 posts
Atelier Crenn
The Regular

Atelier Crenn

A friend and I were recently talking about Patti Smith, and poetry, and how fewer people seem to groove on poetry these days. Sometimes you stumble across a piece that will really resonate with you and give you pause, from a glimpse of beauty from Rumi to some riffs from…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Nojo
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Nojo

If I had to pick one cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, it would be Japanese. I know, blasphemy, not Italian?! (Don’t tell my dad.) But it’s true—I adore the range of styles and flavors it offers, from high to low, formal to homey,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Bar Jules

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Two Events for You to Waffle Over Stars Sighted * Parker Posey This place is now closed. 609 Hayes St. San Francisco (at Laguna St.) 415-621-5482 barjules.com $$$ Jessica Boncutter, chef…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Country Sky Chinese
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Country Sky Chinese

Review is for delivery only. Is there anything better than dim sum for dinner? Sure, it’s a little wrong, but sometimes, it’s just what you need. I usually have my steamer at the ready so once my delivery shows up, I can give any dumplings a quick reheat.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Thanh Tam II
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Thanh Tam II

Review is for delivery only. It surprises me that more Vietnamese places around town don’t deliver (come on Larkin Street, get it together). And I am especially surprised that one of the very few Vietnamese places that does deliver is on Valencia Street: THANH TAM II. (Don’t ask…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Helmand Palace
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Helmand Palace

Review is for delivery only. Sometimes you just need to change it up from the usual Thai-pizza-Indian delivery, right? Enter HELMAND PALACE. This Afghan outpost has been making legions of diners happy with its well-prepared and flavorful dishes (and lunchtime buffet, RIP!) since 1989, first on Broadway, and then a…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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Bottle Cap

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Signs of Life Around Washington Square Park 1707 Powell St. (at Union St.) 415-529-2237 bottlecapsf.com $$ Dane Boryta, chef Cuisine * American (Regional) * American (Traditional) Features * Bar…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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The Abbot's Cellar

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * The Monk's Kettle Opening The Abbot's Cellar at 740 Valencia 740 Valencia St. (at 18th St.) 415-626-8700 abbotscellar.com $$ Adam Dulye, chef Cuisine * American (New) * Brewpub…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Oliveto
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Oliveto

Predecessors. Big shoes to fill. Legacies. Nope, it’s never light stuff. So when chef Paul Canales left his post as executive chef of OLIVETO after six years (he was at the restaurant for 15 years altogether), and it was announced Jonah Rhodehamel was taking the helm, I was like,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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Outerlands

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Boozin' at Outerlands 4001 Judah St. San Francisco (at 45th Ave.) 415-661-6140 outerlandssf.com $$ Cuisine * Bakery * Café * Californian * Vegetarian-Friendly Features * Brunch (Weekend) * Kid Friendly * Lunch * Outdoor Dining * Bar…
Marcia Gagliardi
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