As San Francisco residents are lured toward Ocean Beach to stroll along the Great Highway and enjoy the refreshing breeze, many find themselves stumbling upon a conspicuous, green building standing at the corner of Judah Street and 48th Avenue.
The Outer Richmond has always had its fog-soaked icons – the Cliff House, Ocean Beach, the bones of Sutro Baths. But ask longtime neighbors where they actually ate breakfast with their parents, or dragged visiting cousins before going to the Zoo, and one name comes up with the affection of an old drinking buddy: Seal Rock Inn Restaurant.
How did a cozy Turkish restaurant on Clement Street build a buzzing wine program? It comes from Kitchen Istanbul’s owner’s philosophy of providing customers with an incredible bargain and valuing the people behind the product.
At what was once Beachside Cafe, Beach’n serves plant-based treats for vegans looking to enjoy an appetizing breakfast or brunch with savory and sweet flavors.
For years, I have wondered how a city that consistently nails Asian flavors fails to accurately represent how special Hawaiian food truly is. Before opening Little Aloha in the Sunset District this past March, owner Brian Lew wondered as well.
What is behind the delicious dishes and relaxed environment that makes this little spot tucked away in the fog near Ocean Beach so special? The key is in the culture. Established by Muller and Porcello, Bartlett believes that a positive culture leads to an excellent dining experience.
Garry Singh is the owner of a bold new Sunset District restaurant specializing in a unique fusion of flavors – curry pizza.
Enter Lost Marbles Brewpub, the brainchild of the team from Barrel Head Brewhouse (BHB) on Fulton Street. While the transition wasn’t as turn-key as they might have hoped, the team was looking for a comprehensive renovation.
More than just another deli or a corner convenience store, Lucca Foods Deli and Wine Shop is an anchor, a cornerstone of the Sunset District community on Irving Street.
When Bill, the original owner of Bill’s Place, started his restaurant in 1959, his vision was to serve the best hamburger in the City.
If you’ve ever been to El Mansour (and I strongly encourage you to go if you haven’t!), the combination of interesting decor, delicious food and belly dancing is one of the most unique experiences in SF.
Recent additions to the architectural landscape – built during the challenges of a globally redefining pandemic – are new, vital structures that represent the spirit of local communities that are ready to revive and reinvigorate.
Since Hummus Bodega opened its doors at the corner of Geary Boulevard and 20th Avenue about a year ago, the Israeli-style café has been serving the community in more ways than one.
For the owner and employees of Underdogs Too restaurant on Taraval near Ocean Beach, 2020 kept getting worse. On the morning of Dec. 15 at around 7:15 a.m., Doug Marschke, the owner of the bar and Mexican food restaurant at 3600 Taraval St., woke up to find neighbors texting him that his business was on fire.
The Cliff House, one of San Francisco’s iconic and enduring landmarks and eateries, closed on Dec. 31.
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