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THAI TIME: Thai is Hot in the Bay (opens the original)
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My first trip out of the country over 25 years ago was the two months I spent in Thailand, followed by a month in Vietnam. Barely out of my teens, it was an intense trip in orphanages and hospitals around the country, in tough conditions (mostly sans bed or bath), but with the privilege of eating “real deal” food from villages and street carts. Nothing was tamed for tourists back in 1999 and I developed a rash outside my mouth from perptual dishes so hot I couldn’t bear to finish them. But I bro
Where to Eat in the SF Peninsula Now (opens the original)
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For 25 years, I’ve been exploring and writing about the Bay Area’s Peninsula — including but not minimized to Silicon Valley. San Mateo County can exhibit suburban malaise and mediocrity when it comes to restaurant standards, especially compared to the dense, world-class glories of nearby San Francisco. But this is also one of the most diverse regions in the world. Blessedly, the food reflects this with hyper-regional eateries representing many regions o
Catalonia’s Gifts to the World (opens the original)
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When I Fell in Love with CataloniaFor food and restaurant lovers, Spain’s Catalonia (aka Catalan region) is first and foremost known for El Bulli, the birthplace of molecular gastronomy. The surprisingly humble cliffside restaurant is now a museum I visited, lined with experimental plateware, dish prototypes and exhibits on food through the intersection of fields from art to science.The Catalan region also birthed many iconic dishes (pan con tomate!), holds over 900 win
7 Sunny Brunch Spots (opens the original)
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Brunch is one of the weekend’s most sacred rituals. Here are seven notable brunch experiences, from retro 1970s diner to modern Indian or Peruvian (my last brunch feature here). As always, I’ve personally vetted and visited each: <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fSfx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%
Sons & Daughters: The 50 Best, 2 Michelin Restaurant That Keeps Getting Better 16 Years In (opens the original)
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It has been quite a year for Sons & Daughters already. In these initial months of 2026, they’ve garnered a rare spot in the second annual North America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards (of which I am an Academy Chair), a r
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