Local press SFGATE
Auburn, the vibrant foodie town that is much more than a stop on the way to Tahoe
"Auburn is very casual and surprisingly serious."Food at SFGATE
Madeline Wells · Food
The San Francisco Edition
Departments
All 43 departmentsSaturday, September 5
Making waves
- Up 8 Chez PanisseBerkeley Eat score, 83
Friday, September 4
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The New York Times in New York
Atomix, Atelier Crenn, Le Bernardin, and 423 moreat The New York Times
- Restaurant Review
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The New York Times's 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024
Moon Rabbit, Lazy Betty, Acamaya, and 22 moreat The New York Times
Added to Scores , from The New York Times · nationwide
The New York Times's 23 Best Restaurant Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025
Chubby Fish, Gift Horse, Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi, and 20 moreat The New York Times
Added to Scores , from The New York Times · nationwide
The New York Times's 14 Best Restaurant Desserts We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025
Gift Horse, Kabawa, Diane’s Place, and 11 moreat The New York Times
Local press SFist
This Week In Food: More Fancy Takeout Sushi, Please
A new sushi takeout spot comes to the Fillmore, Tacos El Patron also debuts in the Fillmore, the Greek Food Festival is coming up, and more in This Week in Food.This Week in Food at SFist
Jay Barmann · This Week in Food
Local press SFGATE
In-N-Out's new parkside location in Irvine is a change for the company
The grand opening is Friday.Food at SFGATE
Farley Elliott · Food
Local press 7x7 Bay Area
A Weekend Itinerary for Exploring the Posher Side of Portland
For many people, Portland is fondly associated with food trucks, craft beer, and the hilarious antics of Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen. (Oh, and that recent head-scratching occupation by ICE agents.) It’s an eclectic, artistic city…at 7x7 Bay Area
Amber Turpin
Local press 7x7 Bay Area
31 Fun Things to Do This Week (9.7.26)
Beautiful things are happening this week.Witness the return of Flower Piano and gawk at floral displays in a Filoli exhibit inspired by The Gilded Age; give back at volunteer events at Sunset Dunes and in the Embarcadero; and get inspired…at 7x7 Bay Area
Lisa Plachy
Making waves
- Up 9 Sol BakerySan Francisco Eat score, 69
Thursday, September 3
Added to Scores , from The New York Times · nationwide
The New York Times's Restaurant List
Quince, Emeril's, Gift Horse, and 97 moreat The New York Times
Local press SFGATE
Once-booming Calif. barbecue chain Chris' and Pitt's down to last location
The restaurant debuted just a year after In-N-Out.Food at SFGATE
Farley Elliott · Food
Local press 7x7 Bay Area
Forget Airbnb: Boutique rental company BeautifulPlaces has the Wine Country vacation home of your dreams.
High above Wine Country, an Italianate villa crowns the Mayacamas Mountains. On one side, the Tuscan-style estate faces a small, private vineyard bound by a broad green lawn where deer graze in the twilight hours. On the other, the patio…at 7x7 Bay Area
Shoshi Parks
Wednesday, September 2
Added to Scores , from The New York Times
The New York Times in San Francisco
Quince, Mister Jiu's, The Progress, and 22 moreat The New York Times
- The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now
Local press 7x7 Bay Area
September Style: Snoopy Goes Glam, Bank Street Flea Returns + More Shop Talk
Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are the stars of the show at events in both NYC and Santa Rosa.Plus, get your glow on at Jones Road Beauty’s new Palo Alto store, ready your totes for San Anselmo’s chicest flea market, and hit up a fashion show…at 7x7 Bay Area
Gail Goldberg
Tuesday, September 1
Local press 7x7 Bay Area
Hikes With Drinks: 5 Bay Area Trails That End at the Bar
Sure, hiking is rewarding: the exercise, the fresh air, the peace and quiet. But why not also have a toast to celebrate your hard work? With these five Bay Area hikes, that cold beer or glass of crisp wine is no mirage—they're waiting at…at 7x7 Bay Area
Shoshi Parks
Monday, August 31
Local press 7x7 Bay Area
A coastal roadhouse + inn near Santa Cruz turns the page with refreshed rooms and a State Bird alum for chef.
I got married on October 1st, 2011, in a little red schoolhouse in the Santa Cruz Mountains. After the wedding, my new husband, Dave, and I drove my 1998 white Subaru Impreza named “Luna” up and over winding mountain roads under a full…at 7x7 Bay Area
Amber Turpin
San Francisco’s Best 100
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- 1 Atelier CrennSan Francisco · French Eat score, 98
- 1 BenuSan Francisco · Pan-Asian Eat score, 98
- 1 QuinceSan Francisco · Californian Eat score, 98
- 4 CaliforniosSan Francisco · Mexican Eat score, 96
- 4 SaisonSan Francisco · Innovative Steakhouse Eat score, 96
- 6 AcquerelloSan Francisco · Italian Eat score, 95
- 6 CommisOakland Eat score, 95
- 6 Lazy BearSan Francisco · New American Eat score, 95
- 6 Sons & DaughtersSan Francisco · Nordic Eat score, 95
- 10 KilnSan Francisco · Modern Nordic Eat score, 94
The full 100 → 829 ranked
- 1 True LaurelSan Francisco · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 95
- 2 Trick DogSan Francisco · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 94
- 3 Pacific Cocktail HavenSan Francisco · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 92
- 4 NopaSan Francisco Drink score, 89
- 4 ProspectSan Francisco · American Drink score, 89
- 6 Friends and FamilyOakland Drink score, 87
- 7 House of Prime RibSan Francisco · Steakhouse Drink score, 85
- 7 StarliteSan Francisco Drink score, 85
- 9 Tommy’sSan Francisco · Mexican Drink score, 83
- 10 MotherSan Francisco Drink score, 82
The full 100 → 88 ranked
- 1 The St. Regis Hotel San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 91
- 2 Four Seasons Hotel San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 89
- 2 Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at EmbarcaderoSan Francisco Stay score, 89
- 4 Rosewood Sand HillMenlo Park Stay score, 87
- 4 The Ritz-Carlton, San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 87
- 6 Hotel DriscoSan Francisco Stay score, 86
- 7 Palace Hotel, San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 85
- 7 San Francisco Proper HotelSan Francisco Stay score, 85
- 9 Hotel Nikko San FranciscoSan Francisco Stay score, 84
- 9 The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon BayHalf Moon Bay Stay score, 84
The full 100 → 61 ranked
- 1 Asaya SpaMenlo Park Do score, 86
- 1 The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay SpaHalf Moon Bay Do score, 86
- 3 Ferry Building MarketplaceSan Francisco Do score, 73
- 4 Asian Art MuseumSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 Avenues Dry GoodsSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 Baker BeachSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 Blue & Gold FleetSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 ChinatownSan Francisco Do score, 62
- 4 City Lights Booksellers & PublishersSan Francisco Do score, 62
The full 100 → 26 ranked
Heat measures the density of honors, not our taste.
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Who leads each kind of place in San Francisco.
- Chinese Mister Jiu's leads 63 places
- Italian Acquerello leads 63 places
- Diners Lazy Bear leads 27 places
- French Atelier Crenn leads 22 places
- Mexican Californios leads 70 places
- Cocktail Bars True Laurel leads 31 places
- Japanese Niku Steakhouse leads 75 places
- Breakfast Hilda & Jesse leads 46 places
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