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Sunday February 19, 2012 Updated 2:31 AM PST
Good promise, uneven dishes
While Origen is promoted as a farm-to-fork venture whose menu highlights local purveyors, this concept doesn't always make it to the plate.
At the next level
Benu chef-owner Corey Lee mixes Asian ingredients with Western training to create food with a breathtaking twist worthy of 4 stars.
Plenty of potential
Grand Cafe's prime location near Curran Theatre along with its dramatic interior, make it a good place to grab dinner before a show.
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Bargain Bites are served
From burgers to Asian noodles, this year's winners are from all over the Bay Area. Dig in! Photos | Who qualifies | Full list
Best Bay Area brunches
We check out the brunch offerings at some of the Bay Area's top restaurants. Here are some of our faves, like Camino.
Behind the scenes at Mr. Pollo
After working at Coi and Quince, chef Manny Torres Gimenez creates an impressive, daily changing menu for Mr. Pollo.
Sushi spots go green
Several local sushi restaurants have hopped on the green revolution sourcing sustainable seafood, but it's not without its challenges.
2010's top new spots
The Bay Area had its best year for openings in 2010. Michael Bauer picks his favorite new spots, like Marlowe in S.F.
Behind the four-star scene
Sophie Brickman continues her look behind the scenes of the best S.F. restaurants. This time, the kitchens of Coi and La Folie.
I'll have the cheese, please
From Perbacco to Madrona Manor, these six restaurants offer an extensive selection of cheeses and accompaniments.
Sisterhood of success
What began as a tiny, no-frills spot on Geary Street, Osha Thai has grown into one of the best-known ethnic restaurants in San Francisco.
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Between Meals by Michael Bauer
A really good week for dining
It's strange how it happens. Some weeks look promising, but when I review the pictures I took that week...
Debuts
New life for Original Joe's
More than four years after the old location burned down, the 75-year-old Italian-American restaurant has reopened in North Beach.
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Sweet T's
While no one will confuse Sweet T's with a true Dixieland destination, for some dishes, like the fried chicken, it does Southern just right.
Lers Ros
A meal at the Hayes Valley Lers Ros leaves every sense tweaked - your sinuses clear, your throat tingling and your head buzzing.
Gravity
As a wine bar, Gravity matches cheese and charcuterie with accompanying flights. And as a restaurant, it serves complete bistro-style meals.
1833
In other hands, Monterey's 1833 could become a tourist trap. Yet it has avoided these pitfalls, thanks to a stylish American menu.
Toast Wine Lounge
This Rockridge hangout was conceived as a place to drink wine with friends, might have a tiny kitchen, but the food boasts big flavors.
Cypress
For every classic dish on the menu at Cypress, there's a wholly contemporary creation that's both stylish and sincere.
Gypsy Cafe
At Sebastopol's Gypsy Cafe good attitude, good food and low prices overcome the fact that the new comfort food spot feels a little wobbly.
Manresa
Nine years later, David Kinch's Manresa is not only worthy of the elusive four-star review, but the food and service just keeps getting better.
Cupola
It's unusual to great food in a mall, but this spot in the Westfield Mall is turning out some of the best Neapolitan pizza in the Bay Area.
Cocina Latina
Healdsburg's Mateo's Cocina Latina offers the soulful, Mexican food that the Bay Area has been missing.
Hamro Aangan
With a dining room backdrop that shows a scene from Kathmandu, it's no surprise that Hamro Aangan does distinctive Nepalese dishes best.
Trace
Despite some good intentions and oftentimes really good food, the W Hotel's Trace feels like a canned act.
La Condesa
Austin's La Condesa comes to St. Helena, and though some of the dishes lose a little something in the translation, most are still worth ordering.
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From four-star spots to cozy neighborhood joints, these are Michael Bauer's picks for the best in Bay Area dining. With 360-degree views.
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