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The Regular

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

The Fly Trap

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Changes at Zaré at Fly Trap, Including a New (Old Name): The Fly Trap 606 Folsom St. San Francisco (at 2nd St.) 415-243-0580 flytrapsf.com $$$ Hoss Zaré, chef Cuisine * Californian…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Regular

theLab

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Closures: theLab 801 22nd St. San Francisco (at Tennessee St.) 415-489-2881 chocolatelabsf.com $$ Santé Salvoni, Michael Recchiuti , chef Cuisine * Café * Californian * Dessert Features * Brunch (Weekend) * Lunch * Outdoor Dining Special Features…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
A16 Rockridge
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A16 Rockridge

As A16 approaches its 10th birthday in San Francisco (on February 14th), I think about the numerous meals (and stellar Southern Italian wines!) I’ve had there over the years. But one thing I’ve never been able to enjoy there is a cocktail (or an amaro), and that’s…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Ramen Shop
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Ramen Shop

I find myself thinking a lot about the fried rice ($11) at RAMEN SHOP in Rockridge. There’s fried rice, and then there’s this one. One night, the bowl of dark, dusky, just-crisp-enough rice came packed with plump oysters, squid, and little bites of chashu pork, plus wild nettles…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Regular

Monsieur Benjamin

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Monsieur Benjamin Opens in Hayes Valley Wednesday July 9th 451 Gough St. San Francisco (at Hayes St.) 415-403-2233 monsieurbenjamin.com $$$ Corey Lee, Jason Berthold, chef Cuisine * French Features * Late-Night Dining…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
20th Century Cafe
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20th Century Cafe

As someone who loves dressing in vintage clothes, sitting on vintage furnishings, and eating off of vintage plates, the time capsule that is 20TH CENTURY CAFE speaks to me on many levels. Chef-owner Michelle Polzine gained many fans while making gorgeous desserts at Range, but now this beguiling corner café…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Betelnut
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Betelnut

Man, that poor BETELNUT has had a tumultuous year, like it wants to get on the cover of the Enquirer or something. After 18 years in business—12 of them with the very talented chef Alex Ong at the helm—the restaurant recently went through some sweeping changes, including a…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Campton Place Restaurant
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Campton Place Restaurant

With tablecloths rapidly disappearing (kind of like good manners) and people trying to wear jeans everywhere, fine dining continues to become an endangered species. But I say thank God we have plenty of special occasions to celebrate in our lives that make us book a reservation at “fancy” restaurants. While…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
1601 Bar & Kitchen
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1601 Bar & Kitchen

There are some restaurants that make me want to be really sure everyone has tried it. I’m glad I have this column o’ mine, because I can tell you how much I am enjoying the food and vision at 1601 BAR & KITCHEN in SoMa. Man, it’s a…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Juhu Beach Club
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Juhu Beach Club

One of the best things I have ever eaten in my life is the vada pav I had on my trip to Mumbai a few years ago. It’s a vegetarian slider of sorts, with a crisp-and-creamy-and-crazy-seasoned potato patty tucked into a pillowy bun with a sticky-sweet top, with brick-red…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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