Critic Shuffles: Virginia Miller Departs the Guardian and Jesse Hirsch Departs the Examiner
Things are shifting at the Examiner-Weekly-Guardian empire.
Things are shifting at the Examiner-Weekly-Guardian empire.
Also, heavy hitters like The Alembic didn't get snubbed, like they did when the Chron made one of these lists.
Miller enjoys drinks and dishes at Comstock Saloon, Brasserie S&P, and Chambers.
Boot & Shoe renews its three stars.
Trick Dog, Roth says, could have been a parody of itself, but 'the conceit works because the cocktails do.'
Miller also loves the pulled goat at Southpaw, as we did.
Miller loves the new drinks at Rich Table and Hog & Rocks.
Miller says the best thing at Ramen Shop is the wild nettle fried rice.
Anna Roth decides to make up for holiday indulgence with a couple trips to Eiji, the tiny Japanese restaurant at 317 Sanchez Street known for their made-to-order oboro tofu. She loves its melting, comforting texture and barely-there flavor, complemented by...
Capo's is especially great for pizza, but a lot more too, says Miller.
Virginia Miller doesn't mind a good winter cocktail.
They both agree that Chocolate Lab is pretty fun.
Miller names AQ her favorite opener of the year.
Anna Roth gives The Corner Store (Geary & Masonic) props for their Buffalo-style sweetbreads, calling the dish a "brave idea," but ultimately, "madness." It's an example of the menu's blending of high and low cuisines, she says, but it's also...
Bauer gives Lincoln Park 2.5.
Beauty's Bagels are apparently really good.
Also, Pig & Pie gets the Bargain Bites treatment in the Chron.
Also, Allen Matthews reviews Manzoni in Glen Park.
Also, Miller loves the new boozy drinks at the Ice Cream Bar.
Tra Vigne earns two and a half stars.