Thoughtul Gourmet Blog

utilda’s Thia Tea at the Hotel Graduate’s President’s Terrace restaurant and bar

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

a fisherman in wetproof gear holding a shirmp roll from Sailing Goat restaurant

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

Bohemian Rhapsody cocktail at The Felix, a new speakeasy/bar from the owners of Bodega

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

chef Nathan Matkowsky at Turntable San Francisco

After years as the pivot around which Turntable at Lord Stanley spins, chef Nathan Matkowsky is taking over the stoves in May.

Recipe for the King Charles Cocktail to celebrate the coronation of King Charles in May

10 questions for the CEO of Highclere Gin about their famous castle, King Charles’ coronation and how to celebrate the new king.

the bar at La Mar Bar

My highly curated, semi-monthly round-up of new restaurants, eateries and other food and drink hot spots around the Bay Area and wine country.

an array of dishes at Bodega North Beach, including burrata, chicken nuggies, bread, and sweet potato tacos

I write about San Francisco restaurants and the Bay Area food scene. When two restaurants opened with the name Bodega, I sorted things out.

Oyster dessert at Aphotic San Francisco restaurant

There’s something hypnotic about Aphotic, chef Peter Hemsley’s thoughtful ode to seafood and an effort to amplify the discussion around seafood sourcing.