Word Of Mouth: Marcia Gagliardi's Best Of San Francisco
Marcia Gagliardi is perhaps best known in the San Francisco food community as "the tablehopper." Her cheeky weekly e-column, archived on tablehopper.com, is chock-full of insider news and gossip about the San Francisco restaurant and bar scene, covering what's hot, opening or closing, along with restaurant reviews, culinary events, and even star sightings in bars and restaurants.
Brunch: Nopa
Fancy: Acquerello
Best Value: Old Jerusalem
Bar Scene/Drinks: The Alembic
Business Lunch: One Market
Burger: Bix
Pizza: Gialina
Sandwich: Arguello Super Market
Food Truck: Curry Up Now
Regional: Citizen's Band — for regional American cuisine
Hidden Gem: Namu
Mexican/Latin-American: Nopalito
Japanese: ICHI Sushi
Spanish/Tapas: Contigo
Thai/Southeast Asian: Lers Ros
Wine List: Spruce
Chinese: Z&Y
Seafood: Bar Crudo
Steak: House of Prime Rib
Italian: Quince
Desserts: MIssion Beach Cafe
Indian: Dosa
Vegetarian: Cha-Ya
Wild card: Spices II