Julia Chen
San Francisco Senior Staff Writer
Julia is a Bay Area native and a Senior Staff Writer for The Infatuation SF, which means she spends most of her time eating her way through the city, taking overhead photos of dumplings, and googling synonyms for the word “tender.” Other passions include collegiate gymnastics, yoga sculpt, and day trips to Yosemite.
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11 Great SF Restaurants For A Last-Minute Group Dinner
When everyone forgot to make a plan, here’s where to go.
Starlite
Starlite is a mostly-indoor rooftop bar in Union Square with pretty views and mediocre food.
Mini Potstickers
The pan fried pork buns from Mini Potstickers are tiny and delicious. They’re one of many excellent dumplings at this Sunset spot.
The Best Restaurants In Oakland
From bánh mì institutions and casual sushi joints to New York-style slice shops, this is where you should eat in Oakland.
The SF Sandwich & Park Power Rankings
The best combinations of handheld meals and grassy areas to eat them in, ranked.
Komaaj Mazze Wine Bar
Komaaj Mazze Wine Bar is a Bernal Heights bar serving excellent Northern Iranian dishes in a homey space.
The M Stop
The M Stop is a MUNI-themed deli and corner store in Oceanview. Their sandwiches are massive and delicious.
The Hit List: New East Bay Restaurants To Try Right Now
We checked out these new restaurants in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond—and loved them.
Where To Dress Up And Not Feel Stupid
16 SF restaurants where you won’t feel awkwardly out of place in nice clothes.
Tanzie's
Tanzie’s is a Northern Thai spot in Berkeley serving fantastic brunch dishes in a bright space.
The Best Bars For A First Date In SF
First dates are tough, but you can make them a bit easier with an excellent bar that’ll keep you entertained even if your date is a bore.
Chadwick's
Chadwick’s is a takeout window in the Castro serving cinnamon rolls, focaccia pizza, and coffee.
Pizzetta 211
For excellent thin-crust pizza and frequently changing specials, head to Pizzetta 211 in the Richmond.
The Best Vietnamese Restaurants In SF
The city’s very best bánh mì, bún riêu, and butter-soaked roast crab.
Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia
Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia is a lowkey Vietnamese spot in the Sunset with fantastic noodle soups.
Gao Viet Kitchen
Gao Viet Kitchen is a two-story Sunset restaurant serving Vietnamese staples and a $110 bowl of phở.
Viet Quan
The Vietnamese standbys at Viet Quan in Parkside are consistent and excellent. Get the phở with an entire beef rib.