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


GuidesSan FranciscoOakland

The Resy Guide to Pasta (and Noodles) in San Francisco Bay Area

There’s something so simple about pasta, something so satisfying and comforting. Noodle pulls are neat and all, but what’s even…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The July Hit List: Abacá, GluGlu, HK Lounge Bistro, and More

We’re officially halfway through 2023. Before we get too much further, now’s a good time to revisit those resolutions from…

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Pizza at Flour + Water Pizzeria.

The RundownSan Francisco

Flour + Water Pizzeria Opens in North Beach

The North Beach pizza scene is already on fire, but now there’s going to be even more pizza for the…

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InterviewsSan Francisco

How This North Beach Restaurant Tries to Create a Positive and Safe Space For All

The Bay Area is a place where we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion; those values encompass every aspect of…

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Resy QuestionnaireSan Francisco

20 Questions With Pim Techamuanvivit of Kin Khao and Nari

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

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Dish By DishSan Francisco

Five Must-Order Dishes For Dinner at Outerlands

For years, San Franciscans have flocked to Outerlands for California comfort food that comes in the form of Dutch pancakes,…

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Resy SpotlightSan 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…

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The Hit ListSan 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…

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