Incanto

Meat Me in Noe Valley

By Dan Goldstein

Rustic California-Italian food, prepared with thrift and skill, makes Noe Valley's Incanto one of the most appealing restaurants in the city. MORE

Beretta

Oh-so-fine Cocktails Light up Late Night Mission Spot

By Gloria Tai

Beretta’s Italian inspired fare is good; its delicately crafted, lip-smacking cocktails are even better. MORE

Fish and Farm

Locally Sourced and Local-Loving Bites in the Tenderloin

By Chrissy Loader

Fish and Farm's menu, laden with fresh local seafood and seasonal produce culls a number of Americana classics meant to whet a diner’s appetite. MORE

El Metate

Sunny Fish Taco Spot Expands to Meet Demand

By Michelle Sieling
El Metate's strong suit is its range of fresh ingredients used within an authentically Mexican context, and the specialty for which it's known-- fish tacos. MORE

EPIC Roasthouse and Waterbar

Decadence in Waterfront Dining

By Gloria Tai

As a practice, the wildly popular Kuleto restaurant empire provides diners with an immersion/fantasy experience -- if they're willing to go along for the ride. MORE

Bar Johnny

Defining the “Drink Kitchen”

By Genevieve Robertson

Bar Johnny is a place to stop in for handcrafted cocktails and simple, munchable comfort food executed with flair. MORE

Blue Barn Gourmet

Bringing Oak Hill Farm to the Marina

By Sarah Sung

The food at this rustic, diminutive salad-and-sandwich spot is direct-from-the-farm fresh, and it’s all gourmet, from the greens and fixings in the salads to the sandwiches. MORE

Troya

Turkish-Californian Delight

By Gloria Tai

Troya may have started out as a kebab house, but as of 2008 this Inner Richmond gem has evolved into a well-rounded spot worthy of inclusion in the SF foodie pantheon. MORE

The Monk’s Kettle

Cold Craft Beer at New Mission Hot Spot

By Michelle Sieling

Despite a few missteps by staff and kitchen, The Monk’s Kettle's mid- to high-end "craft beer and wine tavern" concept is flourishing. MORE

Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant

Bringing a New Sense of Community to SOMA

By Sarah Sung

Opening the massive front door of this wine bar/restaurant/café just might be the most difficult obstacle to the evening, but once the door's ajar... MORE

Conduit

Artful Cuisine on the Valencia Corridor

By Margaret Meriwether

Presented gorgeously on oversized plates, the dishes at Conduit are rich and intense. Yes, the portions are smallish -- but this much buttery goodness probably needs its limits. MORE

Pot de Pho

Phancy Pho in the Inner Richmond

By Chrissy Loader

Borrowing its moniker from the French dish, pot-au-feu, Vietnamese restaurant, Pot de Pho provides a more upscale setting for Vietnam’s favorite street food, the brothy noodle soup pho. MORE