June 4th, 2010

Nicole Robbins, Account Executive, is also our resident “foodie” who knows all the hot spots in San Francisco. She is the person we consult for all restaurant suggestions, so we have encouraged her to share her favorite picks with all of you. This is the first monthly edition of “Nick’s Picks.”

Some people eat to live; I on the other hand live to eat!  Since I’m constantly being asked for restaurant recommendations, I thought I’d start a list to share with everyone.  I plan on updating this list throughout the year with new favorites, but below are my top five restaurants for dinner in San Francisco. Happy Eating!

Range – Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in the city (the Michelin review agrees) but it is unpretentious, inexpensive and simple.  Start with one of their great cocktails and don’t forget the chocolate soufflé for dessert!

Delfina – Favorite Italian restaurant in the city.  Recommend the calamari over white beans and the burrata for appetizers. The profiteroles for dessert are a must (or skip dessert and walk to bi-rite for ice cream, but that’s another review).

Luella – Neighborhood gem in Russian Hill.  Right off the cable car line so ambience is spot on.  Best coca-cola braised short ribs I’ve ever tried.

RNM – Located in the Lower Haight.  Tried almost everything on the menu at least once, musts are the pulled pork on tostada with crème fraiche and the wild mushroom pizza for appetizers.

Frances – A new comer to the SF food scene and one of the hardest restaurants to get into, unless you consider a three hour wait manageable!  Put your reservations in now as I see this restaurant getting more press throughout the year.  Musts are the chickpea frittes and the green garlic chicken.

Until next time…