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SHAME ON YOU AT BENU….

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:36:52 +0000

Daily Candy San Francisco reports that BENU, Corey Lee’s new venture in SOMA is serving up shark fin soup. Mr. Lee’s culinary polish as an alum of Napa Valley’s French Laundry only heightens our eco-dismay with this cruelly sourced dish. A sumptuous meal, maybe. But, In the most conscious of American food cities this is a no-go. Shame on you at BENU. 22 Hawthorne Street, between Howard and Folsom Streets. Tel. 415-685-4860. www.benusf.com.

Shark Fins In SoMa

THE COOKING CHANNEL IS HEATING UP…

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:45:11 +0000

The Food Network’s spin-off is revving up its offerings with Unique Eats, a program that takes a relaxed approach in presenting interesting foods and food locales. We were on the shoot this morning at Pulino’s where celeb-edged chef Nate Appleman, veteran of San Francisco’s A16, chatted up on what makes Pulino’s so special.
We’ve been a fan the restaurant from the get-go and, while not the most convenient locale for your morning meeting, this is one worthy breakfast spot. The Kale Fritatta was richly satisfying with its smoked ricotta dollop slowly melting and the Salsiccia was the breakfast all in one with its thin pizza crust topped by a perfectly cooked eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese – both utterly satisfying and absolutely delicious. While we enjoyed our starter of Roasted Grapefruit, it’s tart sweetness enhanced with a thin coat of caramelized Muscovado sugar, the $8 price tag seemed a bit out of sorts. The setting was all the better for its quiet early a.m. vibe (even with the Cooking Channel’s taping) compared to the hustle bustle of nearby sibling Balthazaar and Pulino’s own crowds as the day rolls onward.

A SOFTENING IN THE TENDERLOIN….

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:22:00 +0000

The gritty grid on the Southern border of the Tenderloin at the Civic Center just got a bit sweeter with a WAFFLE MANIA (gosh we wish they had could come up with a better name) storefront. The classic Belgian staple of chewy and crunchy sugared toasts moves from its vehicular outpost to bricks and mortar stability. Not sure how it will play out among the seedier residents of the area but it’s a welcome incursion to the otherwise lackluster easy eats of the area. WAFFLE MANIA, 1020 Market St, at Golden Gate; Civic Center; 415.558.9560.

ANOTHER MONKEY

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:12:47 +0000

The Mission lost CONDUIT (New American food overcome by hyper-industrial designed space) and got ANOTHER MONKEY (Thai food overcome by hyper-industrial designed space). 280 Valencia Street.

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:43:51 +0000

MR. & MRS. MISCELLANEOUS opens in Dog Patch. Daily Candy reports on this new artisanal ice cream shop where the focus is on novelty flavors NOT organic ingredients. Why bother? Better to have an organic scoop than a chocolate encrusted pretzel peanut cone.