San Francisco: The Classics


The Classics

How Caring About the Little Things Makes Zuni Café Special

One of my most vivid memories of working at Zuni Café was during Pride weekend. The energy within the walls…

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Blessed Be Tommy’s Joynt, the Last San Francisco Hof Brau

One late evening in 2005, my roommate and her situationship picked me up outside Greyhound at the old Transbay Terminal…

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An Ode to California’s Landmark Drive-Ins

Some of my earliest restaurant memories come from Vicky’s Burritos. Vicky’s is a Mexican-American eatery in my hometown of Sacramento…

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At Places Like Brazen Head, It’s All About the People

Well, the moment has come for me to write about Brazen Head. And now, I’m realizing that I’m quite conflicted.…

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Long Live Zuni Cafe, San Francisco’s Dining Room Table

Zuni Cafe, since its birth in 1979, has grown into the blueprint for a timeless California restaurant. It has outlived…

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

House of Prime Rib is a unique restaurant that holds a special place in the hearts of San Franciscans. But…

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Hang Ah Remains Entwined in the Roots of Chinatown

On a morning in September 2020, the streets in San Francisco’s Chinatown are empty of the usual throngs. Anyone outside…

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