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The Progress
The Progress is the younger sibling of State Bird Provisions that stands on its own with confidence.
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The Best Special Occasion Restaurants In SF
When you want to celebrate—and feel like the most important person in the room—here’s where to go.
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Kusakabe
Kusakabe in the Financial District is a high-end omakase spot for special occasions.
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Where To Dress Up And Not Feel Stupid
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Sons & Daughters
Sons & Daughters is a fine dining restaurant in Nob Hill serving a perfectly nice California cuisine tasting menu.
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Ox + Tiger
Ox + Tiger is a tasting-menu spot near Union Square that makes Japanese and Filipino flavors feel new.
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Where To Have Thanksgiving Dinner In SF
If “basting” a turkey sounds kind of illegal, use this guide.
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An Japanese Restaurant
An Japanese Restaurant is a tiny high-end sushi spot in the Japan Center with standout omakase.
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Great China
Great China in Berkeley serves incredible Peking duck, plus other Northern Chinese dishes worth going out of your way for.
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Sato Omakase
Come to this Nob Hill spot for an 18-course omakase that feels like a dramatic production.
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Thanh Long
You come to Thanh Long, a Sunset institution, for whole roast crab and the most iconic garlic noodles in the city.
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Hi Felicia
Hi Felicia is a fine dining restaurant in Uptown Oakland that’s the opposite of pretentious, with a warm energy that feels just like a dinner party.
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San Ho Won
San Ho Won is an upscale Korean restaurant in the Mission with galbi that’s flat-out memorable—just like a dinner here.
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Ken
Ken is a six-seat omakase counter in Lower Haight that feels like a dinner party filled with flawless fish.