Seven Warm, Comforting Dishes Perfect For Your Foggy San Francisco Summer

Sharing a large format family-style dish is one of our favorite things about the modern Moroccan fare at Mourad. One of the best moves is to indulge in the La’Acha section for family-style dining for up to five people. The meal is centered around a protein centerpiece — the chicken is a staple, but don’t miss the short rib — and comes with the full fixings.

 

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Nothing like a big, brothy bowl of ramen to warm the soul, especially when filled with the Bay Area’s pristine produce. Whether you opt for the classic shoyu, the Meyer lemon-fueled vegetarian version, or a seasonal bowl at Ramen Shop, you can’t go wrong. Bonus points for chewy, toothsome noodles made in-house.

 

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If the mere sight of The Morris’s smoked duck dish doesn’t warm you up, then let the hospitality and charm of somm-owner Paul Einbund take care of you.

 

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The Cheesy Pillows on the menu is code for gnocchi, aka fluffy little potato dumplings. Here, they are topped with a savory mushroom cream sauce, shaved winter mushrooms, crispy kale, and porcini dust. There’s so much umami and comfort in this dish, you’ll want to eat it every week.

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All of chef Intu-on Kornnawong’s fiery Thai fare at Jo’s Modern Thai in Oakland brings the heat — whether it’s the fiery pork jowl curry (kang tae pho moo), the squid laab, or the famous party wings with spicy jaew sauce, you’ll be sweating.

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Bar Crudo’s insanely delicious seafood chowder has a couple of secret ingredients that make it extra comforting (hint: it’s smoky bacon and extra-fatty manufacturing cream). But the freshest seafood creatures from the surrounding waters take it to the next level, as does sipping it stationed at the bar.

 

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The menu at Penny Roma is as dynamic as ever with summer produce, but on the pasta side of things, the cacio e pepe has stayed on the menu for a reason.

 

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