3 Michelin stars in 2026 and Deservedly so! One of the top restaurants in SF.. Especially for service. Quince is a high end restaurant in San Francisco’s Jackson Square area, near the Financial District run by chef-owner Michael Tusk. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, has cooked extensively in Europe, and used to work at Stars, Oliveto, and Chez Panisse. Our last visit was in Summer 2026, when we found the food better than the year before. What kind of food does Quince serve. They serve modern California cuisine with northern Italian influences with Alice Waters inspired freshness. This restaurant focuses on local, organic, seasonal ingredients. Quince SF has a fantastic casual Italian restaurant next door with a huge fancy parklet – Cotogna. Quince Decor, Vibe – This is a modern elegant, dimly lit romantic restaurant with stylish chandeliers, exposed brick in the back, and high ceilings. Large main dining area with peripheral area in the back, long bar to the side, lounge in front, and a private dining room. Huge 10,000-bottle wine cellar. Clearly this is an special occasion restaurant. After receiving 3 Michelin stars, they are no doubt a major destination of foodies visiting from around […]

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We have been coming here for years to Boulevard San Francisco Restaurant near the Ferry Building in the Embarcadero waterfront area. It is one of our favorite places as it is pretty consistent.. Always a candidate for the short list of best restaurants. It earned One Michelin Stars last in 2015 and lost it after. Nancy Oakes open Boulevard, a New American/French comfort food restaurant way back in 1993. She opened nearby Prospect in 2010. Alumni Ravi Kapor now runs Liholiho Yacht Club. Our last visit was in the summer of 2026 where we found  the food quality still very good. Boulevard’s busy Kitchen in Action Boulevard Decor, Vibe – Pat Kuleto design with an “intimate Belle Epoque aesthetic”. Cool ceiling in the front, with thin bricks adorning the ceiling. Couples, business people, and groups were all enjoying the fine food. The decor was updated in 2021 before they re-open during the pandemic. Boulevard has been voted most popular by the old Zagat’s guide for years. The place was packed when we entered at 6pm. If you don’t have a reservation, you can get a seat at the bar or better yet, the kitchen counter, while they last. If you […]

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Why did we dine here? – Saam is the newest restaurant from chef Thitid Tassanakajohn of Thailand, this is his first venture in the United States after 18 years of cooking in Thailand. His restaurants in Bangkok are highly rated: Le Du earned a Michelin star and earned the No. 1 slot in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Nusara has a Michelin star and No. 5 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026. We recently went to Thailand, so we were interested in seeing how close this is to food we had there. The restaurant is not very big and has nice decor with Thai-pop blaring. We dined here after it had been open for a week, so we expected glitches. Saam is doing better than we expected. 4.8 on Google, 4.7 on Yelp. Insider Tip – Use Resy Notify to score a hard to get reservation Cuisine – Thai Location – San Francisco SoMa District Opened – July 2026 Service – Saam had better service than expected for a 1 week old restaurant. The server was not equipped well for dietary restrictions. Verdict – Saam serves up inventive Thai food in a nice environment. It is not a curry […]

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Why did we dine here? – Rich Table is the work of Husband and wife Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich. (Bouley, Coi, Michael Mina) Pretty casual but full of middle aged well dressed foodies, this loud restaurant has a rustic, barn like setting. Our last visit was in Summer 2026 when we found them on the Chase Sapphire list!  They also run RT Bistro next door. Insider Tip – Make reservations months in advance! Cuisine – California Cuisine Location – San Francisco, Hayes Valley Opened – 2012 Service – Rich Table had very good service with a helpful server providing for our needs. He came around every once in a while and did not need to be chased down. Good pacing. Verdict – Rich Table has improved with age. Even though it no longer has a Michelin Star, we found the food and service excellent. Rich Table Signature Dishes – House-made levain, Tonnarelli, Sardine Chips Rich Table’s Menu changes from time to time and features lots of interesting ingredients, local, organic, sustainable items. There are only a couple vegetarian options. Website Rich Table Menu Rich Table Food Review 2026 NA Pod Culture ($18) is an expensive NA drink with a […]

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Foodnut travels, eats, and tells!  We’re based in San Francisco but have flown all over. We love Thai food and find some of the best in Thailand. We recently finished up our latest culinary tour in 2026 visiting: Bangkok Koi Samui Chiang Mai The Thai food was superior to that in the San Francisco Bay Area and much cheaper. The service is at some restaurants another level here. Here are some quick mini reviews of places we ate at, so you can understand how Thai food compares, and so you select the best places on your visit. We have full reviews for places we deemed important enough. Sunday Brunch Buffets: (Some of the best in the world) Ritz Carlton Bangkok Lily’s Breakfast Buffet 2026 Thailand Restaurant Reviews Last Visit: 5/18/26 Boon Tong Kee One Bangkok ศูนย์การค้า One Bangkok, ห้อง 1B102 ชั้น B1, Witthayu Rd Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 Why did we eat here? – Boon Tong Kee is a fast casual sit down restaurant that specializes in Singapore Chicken Rice among other items. 45 locations are in Thailand, 8 in Singapore. This location is in the new and beautiful One shopping complex, Floor B1. Michelin guide bib gourmand for […]

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Why did we eat here? – We were staying at the Ritz Carlton Bangkok and had Free breakfast thanks to Chase Sapphire Reserved The Edit or Amex Platinum! It normally costs 1118 THB = USD$34, which is Very reasonable. This is not just a beautiful and great hotel, it is centrally located next to the One shopping mall. This mall has some great food options on floor B1 and 3rd floor. Buffet Walk Through Lily’s is the hotel’s main breakfast restaurant. They have a killer breakfast buffet as well as a la carte. This restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, which are not buffets. Stations included: Pastry bakery section with lots of beautiful muffins, cup cakes, bread, and more. Even several gluten free ones. Bread and cheese area Thai Coconut pancakes Extensive juice (orange, apple, watermelon, pineapple, 3 cold pressed juices) and tropical fruit selection. (changes daily) Many different types of cereal and condiments. Yogurt, coconut yogurt, muesili and more. Made to order congee with Yau tiu. Japanese area with several skewers. Iberico pork on the hoof. Cooked food area had egg siam, Avocado Croissant, smoked salmon, egg benedict, eggs any style, bacon, pork and chicken & Gouda sausage, potatoes […]

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