Sicily

Bouncer Considers the Originality of Original Joe's

A16 Chef David Taylor Blazes His Own Trail of Carpaccio

Photos by Alanna Hale​Eight months ago, executive chef Liza Shaw left the popular Marina restaurant A16. David Taylor, formerly chef de cuisine, has quietly slipped into her place, marking his first time as executive chef. Most recently serving as sous chef at XYZ restaurant in the W Hotel fo ... More >>

Napa Winemaker Came from Sports Illustrated for Kids

This is another little extra for this week's review of Bar Tartine in the print edition: an interview with the man who made one of the most impressive wines on the restaurant's very interesting wine list. Liza GershmanDan Petroski​When I called Dan Petroski to ask him how he managed to make M ... More >>

Drop the Lime on Mixing '50s Rock with Dance Music, and Making a Deal with the Devil

Robin BharajRockabillybass. ​With a penchant for odd combinations like heavy basslines and harmonica drops, Luca Venezia, aka Drop the Lime, has created a style of music that's best described as rockabilly dance. Founder of the Trouble and Bass label, home to artists such as Star Eyes and AC Slate ... More >>

Seven Hills: Alexander Alioto pays homage to the classics

Robin BharajRockabillybass. ​With a penchant for odd combinations like heavy basslines and harmonica drops, Luca Venezia, aka Drop the Lime, has created a style of music that's best described as rockabilly dance. Founder of the Trouble and Bass label, home to artists such as Star Eyes and AC Slate ... More >>

This Week's Review: Seven Hills, a Classic, Classical Neighborhood Bistro

Kimberly SandieThe duck at Seven Hills.​This week, I reviewed Seven Hills in Russian Hill, which is a neighborhood designed to become an instant classic. The owners are Alexander Alioto and brother-in-law Alexis Solomou, who belong to the Alioto clan.Alioto interned in kitchens in Italy and German ... More >>

I Can't Even Reach Mine!

Kimberly SandieThe duck at Seven Hills.​This week, I reviewed Seven Hills in Russian Hill, which is a neighborhood designed to become an instant classic. The owners are Alexander Alioto and brother-in-law Alexis Solomou, who belong to the Alioto clan.Alioto interned in kitchens in Italy and German ... More >>

Specchio Devotes Thursdays to Bottarga

gaspartorriero/FlickrThe eww factor: A sliver mullet roe sac.​Fans of bottarga may want to trek to the Mission for a taste of Sardinia and Sicily. Specchio chef Gino Assaf is dedicating Thursday nights to the silver mullet roe. It's a favorite of the chef, who began working with bottarga in Ve ... More >>

54 Mint offers boldly flavored fare at a charming downtown location

gaspartorriero/FlickrThe eww factor: A sliver mullet roe sac.​Fans of bottarga may want to trek to the Mission for a taste of Sardinia and Sicily. Specchio chef Gino Assaf is dedicating Thursday nights to the silver mullet roe. It's a favorite of the chef, who began working with bottarga in Ve ... More >>

American Gangster: Unrated Extended Edition Among This Week's DVD Releases

gaspartorriero/FlickrThe eww factor: A sliver mullet roe sac.​Fans of bottarga may want to trek to the Mission for a taste of Sardinia and Sicily. Specchio chef Gino Assaf is dedicating Thursday nights to the silver mullet roe. It's a favorite of the chef, who began working with bottarga in Ve ... More >>

Sardini-Yum!

Allow La Ciccia to transport you to a Mediterranean island with flavorful food and vino

Pie High

At a tiny Delfina spinoff, pizza is optional, cannoli mandatory

Fresh Eats

A weekly listing of new restaurants around town

Fresh Eats

A weekly listing of new restaurants around town

Fresh Eats

A weekly listing of new restaurants around town

Venticello

Very Little Italy

Bella Italia

Antica Trattoria

The First-and-a-Halfth Floor

Caffe Macaroni