When a restaurateur opens a second restaurant, I get worried. Although San Francisco is awash in folks who own two or more eateries and run them all with success, I always think, Who’s watching the store? Then, It‚Äôs hard enough to run one good shop; why spread yourself thin? So, when Laurent Legendre, owner of… Continue reading Chez Marius
Tag: French
Le Colonial
Hiding in plain sight Though it‚Äôs in the heart of downtown, it‚Äôs easy to miss. It‚Äôs in an alley. The alley‚Äôs at the end of a lane. From the outside, the restaurant looks tiny. You may have walked by it a dozen times and never known it was there. Surprise! Not only is Le Colonial… Continue reading Le Colonial
K’s Kitchen
K‚Äôs Kitchen is sooo San Francisco. If you’re visiting City College or hiking Glen Park, plan a meal at K‚Äôs Kitchen. K, a.k.a. Ken Deng, exemplifies the San Francisco experience. He runs ‚Äran‚ÄîK’s Kitchen. Though Ken has moved on, K‚Äôs continues ‚Äa restaurant that serves gnocchi, foie gras & tiramisu‚Ķ and he, himself, is a… Continue reading K’s Kitchen
Papito Potrero
This is one of our favorites. Mexican fare at its best and what San Francisco eating is all about. Papito Potrero is in the¬†lively, interesting neighborhood of Potrero Hill. It’s a tiny (20 seats inside, eight out) restaurant with a creative chef and cheerful knowledgable servers. It’s not fusion food but Mexican regional heightened with… Continue reading Papito Potrero