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The Regular

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

Gitane

Note: this review was written when the former chef, Bridget Batson, was leading the kitchen. It’s the end of April, bringing with it increased odds of heatwaves and balmy nights that sweep through the city for quick two-night jaunts. While GITANE has always remained top of my list as…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Galette 88
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Galette 88

San Francisco has been severely lacking on the authentic crêpes front since Ti Couz closed in the Mission. Most crêpe places end up using the sweet batter of white flour, eggs, milk, and sugar for savory crêpes, which isn’t quite correct. In Brittany, France, a savory crêpe is called…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Duende

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Details on Duende: Paul Canales' New Oakland Project 468 19th St. Oakland (at Telegraph Ave.) 510-893-0174 duendeoakland.com Paul Canales, chef Cuisine * Spanish Features * Entertainment/Music * Bar Special Features…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Izakaya Yuzuki
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Izakaya Yuzuki

NOTE: as of June 2014, there has been a chef change and name change (to Yuzuki Japanese Eatery). Soul. It’s one of the most treasured qualities to see (and feel) in a restaurant, and sadly it’s also one of the most elusive. It’s a feeling that sneaks…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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Lower Fillmore

Homecomings are sweet, both for those making the happy return, and those who expectantly awaited the comeback. In the case of husband-and-wife chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, many fans of their unique and very personal culinary approach wondered when...…
Marcia Gagliardi
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State Bird Provisions
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State Bird Provisions

Homecomings are sweet, both for those making the happy return, and those who expectantly awaited the comeback. In the case of husband-and-wife chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, many fans of their unique and very personal culinary approach wondered when they would reappear after the closure of the mythic Rubicon.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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Parish Eleven

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Criolla Kitchen Becoming Parish Eleven 2295 Market St. San Francisco (at 16th St.) 415-552-5811 Randy Lewis, chef Cuisine * Southern Features…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Mamacita

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Stars Sighted * Takeo Spikes * Elisa Donovan This place is now closed. 2317 Chestnut St. San Francisco 415-346-8494 mamacitasf.com Cuisine * Mexican Features…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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Wise Sons Deli

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Wise Sons Deli Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Space in the Mission Stars Sighted * Woody Allen * Cate Blanchett 3150 24th St. San Francisco (at Shotwell St.) 415-787-3354 wisesonsdeli.com $ Cuisine * Deli * Jewish…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant
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Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant

Every year, my friends and I like to get together for our “Lonely Hearts/Singles Scene” Valentine’s Day dinner. I think we end up having more fun than most couples that night. In fact, I know so—the only thing the evening hinges on is having good food and…
Marcia Gagliardi
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