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 | A French Brasserie on the Embarcadero After bringing Parisian flair to San Francisco's Belden Lane with Plouf, and conquering Potrero Hill with Baraka, Chez Papa, and Chez Maman, Jocelyn Bulow, along with business partner Marc-Henri Sempere and Chef Bruno Chemel, opened La Suite, a traditional, late-night brasserie in September 2004. With large windows offering sweeping views of the Bay and Bay Bridge, La Suite features fresh seafood and Provencal specialties, and is a welcome addition to the Embarcadero -- whether you just want to grab a drink or experience a bit of Provence.More |  | Where East Meets West Chef-owner Luke Sung absolutely deserves the high praise he gets for his culinary expertise. He describes his approach at Lüx as a "French chef making Asian food." Reading the menu descriptions, it is obvious that he isn't afraid to experiment. Seafood is prevalent, but beef, duck, and pork dishes are also sprinkled into the mix.More |  | Hurry Out of Bed for this Brunch It took about five seconds (tops) to polish off my melon aqua fresca ($2.50) -- each sip was like diving into the cool, blue ocean on a hot summer day. This concoction served as the perfect metaphor for my brunch experience: inviting, fresh, seasonal, and totally satisfying. You leave [i]Slow Club[/i] wanting more, not because the portions are small (they're not) but because the meals are just that good.More |  | A Sizzling Scene Marionettes and hanging lanterns adorned with firecrackers and Mardi Gras beads greet you as you step off the popular Valencia Street thoroughfare and into this lively 1920s Old Shanghai-inspired hot spot. [i]Firecracker[/i] was not named to describe how spicy the food is (you can find all degrees of spiciness here), but rather for the atmosphere --symbolizing festivity and good times. Upon entering, the energy engulfs you. Regardless of the night, you'll find festive groups gathered, first-dates or longtime couples commingling, and content solo diners engaged in a book or the paper...More |  | Blending Wine Bars and Art Galleries How many times have you strolled through an art gallery or a museum wishing it were less stuffy and more social? Longing for a flatteringly lit bar with cushy chairs sans tacky neon beer signs? Thanks to savvy artists and crafty business people who love wine and art, your wishes are granted. Raise your wine glasses to a new trend in bars: the hybrid wine bar and art gallery combo.More |
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