The pastas are Ama’s big strength. The uni putanesca includes dainty agnolinoti paired with fresh sea urchin and dashes of ...

Paolo Bicchieri is the associate editor for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest region writing about restaurant and bar trends, coffee and cafes, and pop-ups. There’s a reason Santa Cruz’s ...

Michelin-starred Chez Noir balances an ambitious tasting menu with an approachable bar and pet-friendly patio.

Located in the former César space, expect dialed-in gimlets and sage anchovy fritters on the menu at Chez Panisse’s new ...

So, when the sun is taken away from us, and it turns too dark and cold to be in any park past 4 p.m., regardless of how many ...

The Old Spaghetti Factory location is back in action with the opening of a new restaurant and bar channeling Mexico City and ...

A former drug store on California Street earned itself praise from the Michelin Guide. Right next to sister restaurant ...

Paolo Bicchieri is the associate editor for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest region writing about restaurant and bar trends, coffee and cafes, and pop-ups. Whether it’s your first visit ...

Chef Steve Joo’s temple to tofu, Joodooboo, is a shining beacon in Oakland’s culinary scene. Although not anchored to a buzzy ...

Audio, the music venue above the bar, has continued with its live shows during the renovation, but Davis considers the two ...

Paolo Bicchieri is the associate editor for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest region writing about restaurant and ...