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


Ciccio spread

The RundownSan FranciscoNapa

Ciccio Returns to Napa Valley Better Than Ever

PSA: Starting June 8, Resy Global Dining Access members are able to book at Ciccio 90 days in advance, allowing…

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GuidesSan 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…

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The One Who Keeps the BookPhiladelphia

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,…

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The Hit ListSan 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…

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GuidesSan 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…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The April Hit List: Parche, SPQR, The Morris, and More

We know time is relative, but we’re officially into the second quarter of 2023, and time these days being what…

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The dining room at Piglet & Co

Dish By DishSan Francisco

Five Must-Order Dishes at Mission Sensation Piglet & Co

Whatever you do, don’t try to put Piglet & Co into a box. Opened on Mission Street by Chris Yang…

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InterviewsSan Francisco

Piccino’s Margherita Sagan and Sheryl Rogat Reflect on Their Journey and the Community They’ve Built

Piccino is a quintessential neighborhood restaurant that’s been an anchor to the community in the Dogpatch since it opened its…

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