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Crepe O Chocolat

CREPE O CHOCOLAT. 75 O’Farrell Street. San Francisco. It’s hard to believe that Crepe O Chocolat founder Sylvie Krawec was once an analyst in the insurance industry. Bluntly, restaurateurs this good and … Continue reading

January 1, 2008 · Leave a comment

Caesar’s: A San Francisco Institution Since 1956

CAESAR’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT. 2299 Powell Street. San Francisco. “From the banker and blue-collar worker to Grandma and Grandpa – we’ve always embraced everybody at Caesar’s…”  – Co-owner Luigi Romani Caesar’s is … Continue reading

January 1, 2008 · Leave a comment

Galleria Park Hotel

The Galleria Park Hotel. 191 Sutter Street. San Francisco, California. Telephone: (415) 781-3060. Travelers coming into San Francisco will find many places to stay in Herb Caen’s legendary “city-by-the-bay.” However, quantity isn’t ever the issue, is … Continue reading

January 1, 2008 · Leave a comment

The Giants Strike Back Against Violence

In San Francisco, the Giants are about much more than baseball. In addition to being one of the most storied teams in the National League (home to Mays, McCovey, Marichal … Continue reading

September 1, 2007 · Leave a comment

Yet Another Question of Brutality

In mid-May (2007), Esther Hwang, a model and soon-to-be lawyer from San Francisco, was celebrating the end of her law school curriculum with a friend in North Beach when she was accosted by two San … Continue reading

July 9, 2007 · Leave a comment

On Food & Cooking

Eye On the Chef: Emeril Lagasse’s New Book A Keeper EMERIL’S POTLUCK. Emeril Lagasse. William Morrow. Make no mistake – this guy can cook! And this book — to borrow a … Continue reading

February 1, 2007 · Leave a comment

Tai Chi Restaurant

TAI CHI RESTAURANT. 2031 Polk Street. San Francisco. Open Daily. Chinese restaurants are literally a dime a dozen in San Francisco. On most every block in the city they appear like … Continue reading

November 1, 2004 · Leave a comment

The Golden Flower

THE GOLDEN FLOWER (VIETNAMESE). 2428 Clement Street. San Francisco. Serving lunch and dinner. In a city built on the strength of its restaurants, there are plenty of choices for Vietnamese food. … Continue reading

September 1, 2004 · Leave a comment

Celia’s Mexican Restaurant

CELIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT. 1 Vivian Way, San Rafael. And others throughout the Bay Area, including: Berkeley, two locations in San Mateo, San Bruno, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Lafayette, … Continue reading

January 1, 2004 · 2 Comments
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