KEN KEN RAMEN

My new fave restaurant in San Francisco. Ramen, done exceptionally well in a great space. 

DRINK HERE: BERETTA

You know those cocktails that take about 10 minutes to make but are well worth the wait? Well, I've got another spot to add to the list: Beretta in SF's Mission.
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EATING GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

My two fav cities Brooklyn and SF have a newish eatery each that I've been wanting to check out, so I thought I'd share the love and get your thoughts. Isa (top image) in Williamsburg is the brainchild of architect turned restaurateur Taavo Somer. He calls the looks "primitive modernism" and I'm loving its rustic glory. San Fran's 25 Lusk (bottom image) is located in and old 1917 smokehouse, updated with a contemporary sleek sexy look. Yeah, yeah the food is supposed be banging at both spots too, don't worry!

I HEART ROMAN & WILLIAMS

You may not know their name but your sure as hell know their work: The Breslin, John Dory, the Standard's 18th Floor, The Dutch—yeah that's Roman & Williams. The NYC based design duo's work is always so on point.

100 THINGS TO EAT IN 2012

Once again 7x7 Magazine has come out their list of the "100 Things to Eat Before You Die" in San Francisco and man is it good— it's the kind of list you put on your fridge and gladly knock them off. Above is the Pho Ga from Turtle Tower, which for me might be number 1. Whats yours?

PLACES TO VISIT IN 2012

Since moving West I've been trying to explore Oakland more, I love the 90's Brooklyn vibe it evokes and I feel like a fixture in the movie The Wackness when I'm there. To my surprise the New York Times listed Oakland 5th on their list of places to visit in 2012. The exploding food scene probably tops the reasons but I'm all for it! Read the NYT list here for more.

NOPALITO

For amazing and fresh Mexican food with a heavy nod towards tradition, head to Nopalito in SF's Western Addition—specifically the Totopos con Chile (pictured) are to die for. Hippies can get their rocks off at this spot with all organic and sustainable ingredients but most importantly it's delicious.

SF FOOD TOUR

                                    Above: A singular, sensational pancake at Citizen's Band.

                                         Citizen's Band, my new fav brunch spot in SOMA.

                        A retro vibe and super fresh seafood is the way to go at Presidio Social Club.

                                                Wien-tastic at Wurst in Healdsburg, CA.

This weekend I had a friend visit from NYC for her bday, as well as the usual debauchery I took her to some real deal eats in San Francisco. A few conclusions were made: my new favorite brunch spot is Citizen's Band in SOMA for their soulful menu; the seriously cute and upscale retro diner,  Presidio Social Club has an amazing Crab Louis sandwich and one of the best wiener spots in all the land is Wurst in Healdsburg. You've been warned!

HOG & ROCKS

This Sunday for brunch we checked out the fab oyster and ham spot, Hog&Rocks in the Mission. Yes, oyster and ham tastings with killer cocktails and and other dazzlers such as poached shrimp and grits with a pickled grape salad. Salivating?

DEM BELLY FULL

When moving from NYC to SF recently I became nervous that I would miss those special restaurants and dishes that seem irreplaceable—I'm looking at you Chinese sausage with sticky rice from the Lower East Side's Kuma Inn. Luckily San Francisco has a banging food scene, here's a comprehensive guide from 7x7 on how to eat your way through the city.  View the link for an easier read and download-able pdf.