Zuni Cafe- SF

Zuni cafe, a jewel of a restaurant on Market street, sits positioned on a corner wedge with tall atrium filling glass, brick and plenty of foodies. With a beautiful long bar facing Market street, a casual drink can be filled with the occasional people watching as their heads pop in and out of the bottle displayed on the glass shelves.

Zuni is known for a variety of things, from the famous balsamic bloody mary's with diced onions, to the fabulous oyster selection, to wood fired pizzas and the one and only Zuni chicken... a dish that cannot be pre-ordered while waiting or over the phone. It must be ordered at time of sitting and takes a whole 45 minutes to cook. The wait is appreciates when you bite into the succulent roasted chicken with olive oil and herbed bread filling and mixed greens with a light tangy vinegar coating....

Miyagi and Kumamoto oysters are always in season:

a light champagne mignonette...fabulous

shoestring fries are also a must, with a spicy dijon, pair well a balsamic bloody

a king mesculun salad with sliced rabbit, endive and fennel, asparagus and poached egg...delicious

wood fired pizza with carmelized onions,mushrooms and truffle oil...

The piece de resistance, is the chicken for two... roasted chicken that's been brined for 24hrs, served with a warm Tuscan style bread salad... fabulicious!

Zuni's is a great spot for delicious farm to table goodness...

http://www.zunicafe.com/

Poesia -SF

A new welcomed addition to the heart of Castro in SF, Poesia brings with it all the charm and taste of freshly prepared Italian food. Warm interior, tucked on the second floor, the highly coveted dining spot gets quite busy.

Homemade pasta is prevalent throughout the menu. From hand rolled ravioli, stringed fettuccine or lovely orechiette, the pasta choices are sure to entice. Specialty cocktails and fresh focaccia enhance the overall experienced.

Take for example the branzino, a Mediterranean seabass pan roasted and finished in the oven with olive oil and lemon...fabulous

Ravioli al granchio, a dungeness crab stuffed ravioli with a light saffron sauce and zucchine..

oversized orechiette pasta, baked with organic cauliflower, provolone and fresh calabrese sausage...

Poesia, an Italian word for poetry serves hearty dishes, well prepared in a cozy atmosphere.

http://poesiasf.com/

Wangs - North Park

What would you do with an old JC Penny store? You turn it into a fabulous Asian inspired eating environment.. of course. Well that's just what happened at Wang's in North Park. After being opened in Palm Springs for a while, the owners decided to explore the San Diego area and launch their hallmark restaurant in North Park.

Gran a spicy cocktail and enjoy the view. With a grand entrance and space to speak of, colors of red, gold, dark wood all envelope to create a great atmosphere. Dedicated sections for the bar and dining separate the loud from the serious.

Order up a dumpling sampler.. chicken, pork vegetable and shrimp are all available..

The fire fish... a mixture of fish, garlic, black beans and spicy leeks... child, watch out.. the dish is on fire

Szechwan green beans with tofu, cooked in black bean sauce


http://www.wangsnorthpark.com/index.html

Pacifica-Del Mar

For a fantastic Californian cuisine experience overlooking the Pacific ocean head on over to Pacifica in Del Mar. Adjacent to the ever famous L'auberge, Pacifica offers fresh fish, juicy meats and has hands down, more cost effective meals than neighbors nearby (who shall remain nameless).

The seared rare ahi tuna salad, served on top of udon noodle, carrots and pea shoots with a ginger shallot vinaigrette was amazing... fabulous portion and mouthful flavor

The barbecued sugar spiced salmon... wow, fantastic blend of spice and suite buttered onto a juicy salmon filet, served with garlic mashed potatoes and Chinese string beans...

For dessert, a chocolate semi-freddo white chocolate blend, topped with cracked toffee... phenomenal..

For a great meal and ocean views, head on over to Pacifica...
http://www.pacificadelmar.com/