From the former CDC of 1 Michelin starred Press and Exec Chef of Bouchon, Darryl Bell
#49 in the World’s 50 Best Bar guide (#5 in North America, and #1 in the South), James Beard Award finalist 2024. Seasonal cocktails with impeccable service
From the French Laundry's former Executive Sous Chef Elliot Bell, he's transformed the former and beloved Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen into another new classic for St. Helena locals and foodies alike
Chef Joe Hou, alum of NYC’s Nomad, one Michelin ⭐️ Angler & Le Fantastique creates an innovative and delicious menu, based off of his Chinese American heritage. Cocktails from Mister Jiu’s Danny Louie
An outpost of Sebastien Bouillet’s pastry+chocolate empire opened in 2016 (part of the family pastry business started in 1977 in Lyon). Now w/ locations in Tokyo&Osaka, try his St. Ho! & Baba Too Baba
Find fantastic single-origin pour-over coffees, w/ beans from their own roastery in Palo Alto. The 4th location of local Silicon Valley small biz is the stuff of modern mid-century aesthetic lovers
Chef James Lim, alum of SF’s 1 Michelin ⭐️ Spruce + LA’s 2 ⭐️ Providence, marries Korean ingredients w/ French techniques to make deliciousness, perfect w/ cocktails. Sourdough focaccia+pumpkin syrup!
Chef Francis Ang started as pastry chef @ 1 Michelin ⭐️ Gary Danko & Fifth Floor/Dirty Habit, w/ his signature: chocolate bombe. From popup -> now brick+mortar, his savory shines, ie: sisig fried rice
A glorious partnership between two superstar food trucks, Chairman Bao and Good Gais, is born as Hawker Alley! Perennial favorites are poached chicken rice (khao man gai) and any of the baos
Recently awarded 1 Michelin Star in 2019 w/ new Chef Simone Tondo, this French bistro turned Italian osteria is well known for their vitello tonnato + daily specials board. Friendly staff, well-priced
Swiss born Grégoire Michaud supplied his baked goods to 3 Michelin ⭐️ restos @ HK Four Seasons as the hotel’s former executive pastry chef. His French take on Canto classics are fun + well executed
Atelier Crenn (holds 3 Michelin stars) alums started this “Asian American” bakery serving delightful goodies: kaya toast (coconut jam on milk bread) + their version of an ube tart (w/ CA sweet potato)
Cookbook author/baker Ken Forkish puts an American twist on French pastry classics like the Oregon croissant(he adds fresh berries to the dough) & macarons (great taste, but texture is fair too bumpy)
Ansel’s flawless execution + crazy creativity to conceive new pastries w/ French techniques for American palates lives up to media hype. Cronuts are crazy labor intensive to make, so worth it to buy
World class chef Thomas Keller + his former executive pastry chef/coauthor Sebastien Rouxel of the Bouchon Bakery cookbook are a fantastic team putting out macarons, muffins, and flakey croissants
Seriously, the chocolate babka is amazingly light and chocolate-ly delish at the same time. Great knishes. Also, it’s certified kosher!
Super cute coffee shop specializing in pour overs and espresso drinks with beans from San Juan Bautista’s Vertigo Coffee Roasters and pastries from Alexander’s Patisserie
With beans from local roasters (San Rafael’s Equator, SF’s Ritual, and SF-originated-but-Chicago spawned Intelligentsia), espresso drinks are served quickly & well made by 🤖 Oatly & Clover milk avail
Great classic dim sum like sui mai, shrimp dumplings, and Malayasian sponge cake. Draws people from all walks of life with their reasonable prices. Piggy buns are super cute
Hong Kong style egg tartlettes (puffs) are crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Plain, Ovaltine, Oreo, and chocolate flavours available
Snow ice desserts are super refreshing and tasty, especially the mango and green tea flavours. A fun place to grab a late night snack or to chill with friends. Cash only
Kouign amanns are owner/Chef Belinda Leong’s specialty, but this Noma (Copenhagen) and Pierre Hermé (Paris) alumna also produces tasty bostocks and croissants. Avoid the line & grab your items to go
Absolutely pristinely made and presented French delicacies like macarons and pâte à choux, in balancer flavor combos like green tea/matcha and black sesame
Gorgeous afternoon tea sets that change seasonally and for holidays like Christmas. Live music is played by a string trio and pianist. Make it special and order a half bottle of champagne!
The thick cut toast is $4 because it’s Josey Baker Bread, and there’s nothing wrong with that 😊
Offering everything from pintxos + pub crawl tours through old town to molecular gastronomy classes that professional chefs attend, this top-notch cooking school is a joy to learn in and from
