See And Be Seen

Review

The Tailor’s Son is a Lower Pacific Heights Italian restaurant serving lackluster pastas and risotto. It works for a glass of wine and crostini at the bar.

Julia Chen

August 24, 2023

Review

Cavaña is a Latin-inspired hotel rooftop bar in Mission Bay that we actually enjoy.

Ricky Rodriguez

April 20, 2023

Guide

15 SF restaurants where you won’t feel awkwardly out of place in nice clothes.

Julia Chen

December 13, 2022

Review

The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus in Union Square is one of the city’s most unique dining spots—sit under a stunning stained glass ceiling, and drink afternoon tea or champagne.

Julia Chen

December 8, 2022

Review

Palm Court is a stately RH restaurant in the Dogpatch that’s all style, no substance. But hey, at least you can get dressed up and have a nice glass of wine on the rooftop.

Lani Conway

August 25, 2022

Review

Out The Door in Pacific Heights has some of the best vibes around. They also have wine on tap. These things may or may not be related.

Review

The Dorian is serving fancy comfort food and strong cocktails, while trying very hard to look cool.

Review

Verjus is a wine bar and bottle shop in the Financial District perfect for an after-work date and drinks before dinner.

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Will Kamensky

Guide

6 places that are as captivating as you are.

Julia Chen

August 13, 2021

Review

The Pawn Shop is a “secret” tapas bar in SoMa with surprisingly good food hidden behind a fake pawn shop

Will Kamensky

March 28, 2019

Review

Mayes Oyster House in Nob Hill serves oysters by day, and an excellent dance floor by night.

Review

Comet Club fills the Marina dance floor void.

Review

Mezzanine is a Soma live venue with great dance nights.

Review

Coqueta on the Embarcadero has tapas and cocktails with views of the Bay.

CS

Will Kamensky & Calder Silcox

March 25, 2015

Review

Tosca Cafe has been around forever, serving food and their boozy house “cappuccinos” in a dark, loud space.

MC

Max Child & Will Kamensky

August 3, 2014