


Shame. It was the sensation creeping into the pit of my stomach as we made our fourth trip to the counter at Cinderella Bakery & Cafe. But embarrassment was edged out by all the piroshkis that...
Read more →Shame. It was the sensation creeping into the pit of my stomach as we made our fourth trip to the counter at Cinderella Bakery & Cafe. But embarrassment was edged out by all the piroshkis that...
Read more →What is art? It is a question that will elicit a multitude of answers, and it is unlikely that any two will be alike. Our view of art is largely informed by our own experiences. But intellectual curiosity...
Read more →When a restaurant has been part of the fabric of a city there is a certain sadness when it decides to close. As the old adage goes, it feels like the end of an era. Last weekend I had what will be my final...
Read more →In San Francisco I am never worried about where my next good meal will come from. A good deal, on the other hand, is harder to come by. So, if you manage to find this elusive unicorn in a city of constantly...
Read more →San Francisco is in the midst of a class war, and there is perhaps a restaurant no more emblematic of the city’s current state of turmoil than Alta CA. Situated in Mid-Market, New Market, or whatever...
Read more →After almost seven years together it wasn't surprising that complacency had crept in and replaced the spot once occupied by wonderment. The qualities I had adored at the beginning of our courtship were...
Read more →Europe has a slow, easy saunter where the rhythmic pace of life is at an elongated tempo. It is a state of being where people enjoy the simple pleasures - a leisurely walk, a cup of coffee or a meal....
Read more →The last five years has seen a huge explosion in food trucks. With the average cost to start a restaurant being around $750,000 a food truck is a good entry point for those with culinary aspirations....
Read more →A lot of times when we try a cocktail that tastes unlike something we have ever had before, that is a bad thing. While we are adventurous and will try anything once, generally we like to make baby steps...
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Cocktail Commentary: Third Rail
At the holidays, San Francisco empties out. It is the perfect time for trying new places or the ones that can be a challenge to visit when it is busier. One such area in the city that we don't...
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