Part ancient Rome, part unpretentious California, this popular, critically-acclaimed restaurant excels in creating casually authentic Italian food. Try the homemade pasta with carbonara.
Take pics during your visit and tweet them @sfmoma or tag them "SFMOMA" on Flickr (and they'll show up on the museum's blog!). Read more.
Don't let the trendy atmosphere mislead you: the Italian fare is simple, straightforward, and delicious. Make sure to try the gnocchi tossed with wild mushrooms, green garlic and pecorino.
Create your own chocolate delicacies here in a two-hour class with a Coco-Luxe chocolate expert. You’ll build six dark chocolate bars to take home (if they make it that far).
The Octagon House was built by William McElroy in 1861. His letter "To Future Ages" and newspapers accompanying it, which were discovered in a box under the stairs during restoration, are on display.
Unique wood oven pizza. Be sure to sit at the butchers counter for lunch where you can watch preparation/butchering. -Mike Isabella, Top Chef
$25 gets you an all day pass to a gorgeous beautiful spa. After 7 hours you're guaranteed to feel better. I try to go 1x month. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
Because Brett Emerson had a vision and he's stuck to it, creating the perfect neighborhood Bay Area-inflected Spanish restaurant. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The perfect mission style burrito. Why can't we make a proper burrito in NY. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts
From the fried chicken to the crab fluffs, Scott Youklis is doing comfort food at its finest, and lo and behold, he was even doing it before it became a recession trend. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A16 is simple Italian foods that chef Nate Appleman lovingly prepares to an intimate dining room. Chocolate Sadino with sea salt and xu is the way to finish up. -Kevin Gillespie, Top Chef
The waffle revolution has begun! Dash's the first Inner Sunset jointpushing out made-to-order waffle sandwiches, in 5 Belgian variations,from 11am to 11pm daily. Read more.
The Hirotini is clean and crisp. Yummy complimentary snacks as well as selections off the restaurant menu. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef
Well, what can I say? Hot Union Square spot. Lively, fun, great food. The chef, Jen Biesty, rocks. - Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts
