Must Order: If the croque-madame (yellowtail sashimi, prosciutto, quail egg, brioche) were taken off the menu, customers would revolt. En savoir plus .
The best dish isn't on the menu: Ask for the Heirloom burger, which has Époisses cheese worked into the ground sirloin. You won't be disappointed - En savoir plus .
Must Order: Applewood-smoked bacon beignets, chickpea fritters, and pork trotters--all under the Bouchees ("mouthfuls") category on the menu. En savoir plus .
To try: Mock shark's fin soup with Dungeness crabmeat and black truffle custard is set inside a pork stock made from a rare Chinese prosciutto. Yum! En savoir plus .
Every neighborhood deserves a top-notch modern French bistro- this is it. Get a ham and cheese tart and a flinty Sancerre, and soak up the prettiest scene in the downtown revival. En savoir plus .
The open wood fire allows chef Joshua Skenes to create deep, soothing umami from a bowl of bonito dashi with toasted grains and greens, followed by a big slab of roasted beet and bone marrow. Try it! En savoir plus .
"American diner meets Vietnamese comfort food" translates to rice noodle salads, rolls, and pho at dirt-cheap prices in this Highland Park neighborhood hangout. What to order: curry chicken pot pie. En savoir plus .
Pastry chef Melissa Chou balances 3 diverse culinary traditions in her desserts—American, Chinese & Moroccan. Must order: burnt vanilla ice cream w/huckleberry, brioche French toast, & almond. En savoir plus .
Here, the city's best bartenders, including Eric Alperin & Marcos Tello, mix cocktails in a speakeasy-like space. Try the Holland Red Light, a cocktail made with Genever, the Dutch-style gin. En savoir plus .
At this downtown elegant hot-spot, chef John Rivera Sedlar curates Latin flavors as much as cooks them. There's an audio tour and dishes like duck confit with rioja sauce and cascabel chiles. En savoir plus .
Chef Jason Fox harmonizes a dizzying array of int'l ingredients - including sea urchin w/ sweet potato tempura, chrysanthemum leaf, shiso, scallion, & yuzu kosho. Also try the squid & pork belly! En savoir plus .
Enjoy as the aroma of spit-roasting pork fills the rustic dining room. The pastas include a raviolo filled with ricotta and an egg yolk that breaks under your knife to bleed into a brown-butter sauce. En savoir plus .
Just up Nob Hill from Union Square shopping, the cozy room serves a fine squab breast with squab leg confit, squab pâté, pear, and hazelnuts. Yum! En savoir plus .
There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - order the Scotch Whiskey Skin created by Derek Brown. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe. En savoir plus .
Brought to you by the folks behind the Kogi Truck - you can't go wrong with this brick-and-mortar hot-spot. Korean food is taking the city by truck and by cook. En savoir plus .
Must Order: Pick a pasta, any pasta--all the fresh shapes are made in-house. Crudo (think Italian sushi) showcases White's mastery of all things fish. En savoir plus .
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market is better known, but chefs prefer this Saturday market for oysters on the half shell and the curry crepes from Malaysian Lacy Crepes. En savoir plus .
For a taste of vanishing Vegas, you can't beat this steakhouse (circa 1958) where an order of Caesar salad, New York strip, and multiple Martinis would make Sinatra proud. En savoir plus .
Upscale Mexican is what's really hot these days - Eva Longoria and Todd English team up and cater to the tourist set on Hollywood Boulevard. En savoir plus .
We've lushed over the Hot Castle Dip cocktail - now onto the food. Try the smoked black cod croquettes w/ packed wallop under their crust. The chopped liver on toast is a delight. En savoir plus .
New York's modern Italian master Scott Conant's brand-new Scarpetta is giving stiff competition to Thomas Keller's Bouchon right across the courtyard. En savoir plus .
Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo were upstart caterers to the stars. Here they share the recipe for one of their most popular dishes: melted Petit Basque cheese & chorizo dip w/ grilled bread. (follow link) En savoir plus .
After eight years at The French Laundry, Corey Lee finally gets the spotlight. At his SOMA-district jewel box, everything is well sourced—from the porcelain to the $160 tasting menu. En savoir plus .
This newly renovated Miami legend is not ideal for a quiet tête-à-tête with a loved one. But for livelier occasions, it can't be beat, with atmosphere, decor, and food that are all a bit over the top. En savoir plus .
Apple-cider doughnut, Nero cookie, fig bar—just a few of Karen DeMasco's treats. Must order: oatmeal cookie sandwich. En savoir plus .