Author: Omar Mamoon

Resy Spotlight   San Francisco

Gerald Hirigoyen on San Francisco Dining Past and Present — and Saying Goodbye to His Celebrated Piperade

It’s the end of an era for chef Gerald Hirigoyen, who after 22 years will be closing his beloved Basque…

By Omar Mamoon June 7, 2023

The Hit List   San Francisco

The June Hit List: Routier, Mattina, Liliana, and More

June gloom in San Francisco can be a beautiful thing. The gray sky, Karl The Fog, wearing layers to keep…

By Omar Mamoon June 1, 2023

The Rundown   San Francisco   Napa

Ciccio Returns to Napa Valley Better Than Ever

Christopher and Martina Kostow have officially reopened Ciccio in Yountville. The Italian restaurant originally opened in 2012 by vintner Frank…

By Omar Mamoon May 16, 2023

Guides   San Francisco

The Bay Area Guide to Sushi Omakase For Every Occasion

Omakase translates roughly to “I’ll leave it up to you” in Japanese and stems from the verb “to entrust.” Choosing…

By Omar Mamoon May 15, 2023

The One Who Keeps the Book   San Francisco

How to Score a Table at Penny Roma

Perhaps you’ve recently partaken in the glory that is the multi-hour pasta tasting menu at Flour + Water, and now…

By Omar Mamoon May 8, 2023

The One Who Keeps the Book   Philadelphia

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Into Zahav

We don’t need to introduce you to Zahav, Philadelphia’s Israeli institution. Michael Solomonov and team just celebrated their 15th anniversary,…

By Omar Mamoon May 8, 2023

Guides   San Francisco

12 San Francisco Restaurants Where We Want To Be Regulars

If you’re super into restaurants and have a hobby of trying the hot new spot, sometimes it becomes difficult to…

By Omar Mamoon May 4, 2023

The Hit List   San Francisco

The May Hit List: Rich Table, Snail Bar, Schroeder’s, and More

With so many wonderful dining spots available, sometimes it’s challenging to choose just one. So one of our favorite things is…

By Omar Mamoon May 1, 2023

The One Who Keeps the Book   San Francisco

How to Get a Table at Ernest

Since opening its doors, Ernest has been one of the most elusive reservations in San Francisco. The restaurant by Brandon…

By Omar Mamoon April 19, 2023

Guides   San Francisco

The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in San Francisco and the Bay Area

Now that the days are longer and winter has passed, it’s time to enjoy that beautiful Bay Area sunshine. Of…

By Omar Mamoon Updated: April 12, 2023