iamq

For those of us who get the Sunday Chronicle, Bauer's April 2011 list is in it today. There are quite a few new additions and some old names that are making a reappearance (Fifth Floor, Farallon). If you're visitng the city this weekend or are vactioning here now and are looking for some great dining options, pick up the Chronicle today and check out the insert.

I think the online version at sfgate.com goes up in a week or so. Look for it. It is a great resource for those traveling to the city as well as for those us who live in the area.

sf7307

Ever since Orson was included in that list a few years ago (as self-indulgent and mediocre a top-100 restaurant could be), I've chosen to ignore it

iamq

sf, Even Michael Bauer makes a mistake.

Some of the places you've mentoined as liking are the list, so you your tastebuds might have more in common with his than you think.

Anyhow...just trying to provide a public service. O

sf7307

iamq, I use the list, of course (everyone around here does) -- I just do it with a more jaundiced eye now!

Wellvis

The updated 2011 list is now available on the SFGate website:
http://www.sfgate.com/food/top100/

iamq

Thanks Wellvis.

LoveItaly

I couldn't help but think that the photos of the restaurant interiors should be of assistance to visitors to SF and the Bay Area regarding what to wear as almost all the customers in the restaurant photos are dressed quite casual.

mlgb

Today the LA Times had a review of six newish restaurants.

http://www.latimes.com/features/food...7607.htmlstory

DebitNM

I can't believe that there is no actual list, that you have to click through 100 pictures. Sadly, I did that, just to see what's on the list. Sad, really sad way to generate traffic.

Centralparkgirl

Bauer's list is a good tool. I found Flour and Water that way and also Frances.

iamq - what are your current recs for Palo Alto? Going in June. Thanks!

LoveItaly

Hi Deb, the SF Chron has become a pathetic newspaper. One of the tv news reporter's said that they were going to begin charging for access to their website in about a month. I sure won't and I imagine many people feel the same way. I too was annoyed about having to click through all the pictures but I did as I was curious about the list.

iamq

Hey cpg,

It's not new, but we went back to an old favorite a few weeks ago. Vero is in downtown. Good Italian food with the pastas being the standout. Solid B+.

We hated our first visit to Mayfield Bakery and Cafe, but went again a few months ago and thought that the service had improved greatly and the food was a HUGE improvement. I'd go back again and I thought I'd never say that. B+

Station 1 in Woodside is liked by friends who've been there. It's on Bauer' List. Could be worth a try.

We had dim sum at Taipan a couple or weeks ago and LOVED it. Make reservations as it is packed on Saturday and Sunday. The food is well presented and delicious. We've only been there for dinner before. Dim Sum wins. A-

We hadnn't been to La Bodeguita del Medio on Caliornia St. in a long time. Had a great lunch there. It is consistently good. B+

Hope this helps.

ElendilPickle

DebitNM, there is a A-Z restaurant list link at the top of the article. I had to look for it for a little bit.

Lee Ann

DebitNM

opps, thanks Lee Ann.

Wellvis

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/listin...p2011?Submit=1 is the list. It's kind of hard to find, being right there at the top of the page and everything.

Thanks for that link to the LA Times article, too. I've been meaning to check out the Mission Chinese place for a while.

iamq

I can't wait to try Cotogna. We're headed there in May.

sf7307

iamq, a couple of people in my office have been there on several occasions already. They think it's fabulous.

DebitNM

@ wellvis