2009: The Year Oakland Leapt Onto the Foodie Radar
From Commis to Camino, Oakland truly came into its own as a dining haven in '09.
From Commis to Camino, Oakland truly came into its own as a dining haven in '09.
The chef can't escape questions about his "figs on a plate" comment on his recent book tour, but he's got more to say about San Francisco.
While not a hit with the Chronicle's critic, Commis is making waves outside the Bay Area.
• Michael Bauer has the Chronicle's official take on James Syhabout's Commis in Oakland: It's too pretentious and minimalistic for the food, which rates at two and a half stars. "With its plain white walls and charcoal gray tile floors,...