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The Buena Vista Cafe, 2765 Hyde Street, San Francisco, California 94109, 415-474-5044. Editor's Note: The chefs' responses have been edited and condensed for clarity. Dining Out. Four of San Francisco's top chefs weigh in on where to eat and drink in the Bay Area.
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Martin Yan. Not many of the famous chefs in San Francisco can claim to have one of the longest-running shows on television, but Martin Yan can. A native of China, Yan immigrated to the United States in his 20s and received a master's in food science from UC Davis. His knowledge of food combines with a naturally sunny disposition on his PBS ...
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Dominique Crenn isn't just famous, she's considered the world's best female chef. An 18-course tasting menu runs about $220, with wine pairings adding another $140 to the tab, but the price is well worth it. Crenn calls her dish cuisine "poetic culinaria," and it is full of jarring juxtapositions and dramatic presentations.
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Weekend brunch is a real treat, when you can truly appreciate the pastry skills of both Ang and James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef Vince Bugtong in dishes like a chewy pandan mochi waffle and ...
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In August, Bon Appétit named it "The Best Food City in the Country Right Now," and that was only further cemented last month when a record 50 restaurants in the San Francisco area were ...
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1. Absinthe Brasserie & Bar. 8.0. 398 Hayes St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA. French Restaurant · Civic Center · 252 tips and reviews. Caryl Shaw: Go to Absinthe and have the Scallop testing menu, by Jamie from Top Chef fame. Paolo Evangelista: Jamie from Top Chef. Bravo: Open late, Pre and Post theatre. Great food.
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Alice Waters Of Chez Panisse. All hail Alice Waters, the grande dame of California cooking and the local, sustainable food movement. We bow to anyone who can make a simple bowl of fruit into a national icon of good eating. 1517 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley; 510-548-5525 or chezpanisse.com.
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From mouth-watering fried chicken spots to Michelin-starred dining rooms, top restaurants run by celebrity chefs dot the Golden State. And even if you don't know these culinary stars from the TV shows and appearances that have made them famous, you can taste the delicious results of their unique cooking styles. Explore establishments every foodie should have on his or her list—and maybe ...
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Benu by Corey Lee transcends the hype in the name of excellent food. Benu, San Francisco - photo by kc ley. Keller's protégée and former chef de cuisine helms this restaurant, which was anticipated for months before it debuted in 2010. In the years since, Benu has more than lived up to the hype. A changing menu features delicacies such as ...
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