Omar Mamoun

Omar Mamoon

San Francisco Contributor

Omar is an independent writer based in San Francisco, California and has been covering all things food, drink, and travel for the last 10+ years. You can find his work in publications like Condé Nast Traveler, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Esquire Magazine, where he’s helped put together lists like The Best New Restaurants, Best Bars, and Best New Hotels in the World. When Omar isn’t consuming copious quantities of food or writing about it, he’s running a small cookie dough business called DOUGH XX.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    San Francisco, CA
  • Drink of choice
    Burgundy, white or red.
  • Most memorable bite
    My mom’s brown butter fried eggs.
  • Best high-low pairing
    It’s cliché but true: McDonald’s McNuggets + caviar is epic.
  • Your Ratatouille moment
    Eating raw onions on my In-N-Out burger — it made me feel like an adult.
  • A spot you’d almost gatekeep
    Cochinita pibil panuchos at Loltun Restaurant — it’s always my first stop after being on the road for a while.
  • Pro tip for diners
    Always ask for half-orders so you can try more things.
  • Last meal on earth
    An all-you-can-eat buffet.

Omar’s Featured Stories

The Classics

What’s Next for House of Prime Rib, the City’s Ultimate Celebratory Restaurant?

Guides

A Perfect Night Out In the Mission, For Every Mood

Recent Posts


Chef Brenda Buenviaje of Brenda's.

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Brenda Buenviaje Is Ready For a New Era of Fusion Cuisine

Chef Brenda Buenviaje has been serving up what she’s dubbed French Soul Food to the Bay Area for the last…

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For Gialina’s Sharon Ardiana, Great Restaurants Thrive on Community and Staff

Glen Park’s Gialina is a cozy neighborhood gem located on Diamond Street that’s been serving up Italian comfort in the…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The Bay Area Hit List, June 2022: Hilda and Jesse, Nari, and More

June is here, which means we are quickly nearing the halfway mark of 2022. Throughout this month, Resy is celebrating…

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Dish By DishSan Francisco

Five Standout Dishes That Tell the Story of Good Good Culture Club in the Mission

If you haven’t already, say hello to Good Good Culture Club, now open in the Mission. The lively and energetic…

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Resy SpotlightSan Francisco

In San Francisco, Restaurant Gary Danko Remains a Singular Place

Restaurant Gary Danko is a fine dining restaurant located on the corner of North Point and Hyde in Fisherman’s Wharf…

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InterviewsSan Francisco

Crystal Wahpepah Wants to Showcase Indigenous American Cuisine and Ingredients

Among the many deserving Bay Area nominees for this year’s James Beard Foundation awards, perhaps none is as notable as…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The April Hit List: Chez Panisse, Wahpepah’s Kitchen, Ernest

We’ve officially entered the second quarter of 2022. Will April bring a few more showers, or is good ‘ol Karl…

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Resy QuestionnaireSan Francisco

20 Questions With Rose Pizzeria’s Alexis Rorabaugh and Gerad Gobel

In the Resy Questionnaire, we play a game of 20 questions with the industry folks behind some of our favorite…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The March Hit List: AL’s Place, Ken, Daytrip, and More

Somehow, some way we’re here: March 2022 — things may or may not still feel the same, things may or…

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Photos by Thomas McNaughton, courtesy of Flour + Water

InterviewsSan Francisco

After 12 Years, Flour + Water Gets a Glow-Up (Yes, The Pasta Tasting Menu Remains)

Since opening its doors in 2009, San Francisco’s famous pasta palace Flour + Water has undergone a complete remodel: from…

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