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People sitting at outdoor café tables and talking while a man exits the building; plants and a garage are visible beside the café.

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Restaurant review: Side A, just the hits!

by Maria C. Ascarrunz April 30, 2026, 4:00 amApril 30, 2026, 9:09 am

Two women stand talking outside a restaurant with large windows and a red sign that reads "kitchen Istanbul." Diners are visible inside the restaurant.

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Review: Kitchen Istanbul brings Turkish delights to the Richmond

by Maria C. Ascarrunz April 12, 2026, 4:00 amApril 12, 2026, 9:07 am

People walk on a wet city sidewalk under umbrellas near storefronts, including Sushi Easy and Valencia Cyclery, during dusk or early evening.

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Restaurant review: Sushi Easy offers affordable sushi in the Mission

by Maria C. Ascarrunz March 16, 2026, 11:00 amMarch 30, 2026, 3:41 pm

Two people walk on a city sidewalk at night past a lit restaurant with large windows and a pink sign above the entrance. A parked scooter is visible.

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Restaurant review: Hi Hat, your neighborhood pizza joint

by Maria C. Ascarrunz March 1, 2026, 10:00 amFebruary 27, 2026, 3:41 pm

A person walks toward the entrance of a black building with a neon "BAR" sign and "food + drink + tours" written above the door at 275, during dusk.

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Review: At Bar Brucato, savor the bitter and the sweet of it all

by Maria C. Ascarrunz February 1, 2026, 11:51 amMarch 30, 2026, 3:57 pm

People gather and converse at a bar with a geometric mural, pendant lights, and a metallic ceiling; some are seated at the counter, others stand and socialize.

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Review: At Beretta, what’s old is new again

by Maria C. Ascarrunz January 19, 2026, 3:01 amJanuary 20, 2026, 12:32 pm

Sidewalk view of a modern building with large glass windows and metal siding, partially shaded by trees, on a clear day.

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Review: Shizen Vegan Sushi & Omakase aims high and nails it

by Maria C. Ascarrunz December 19, 2025, 11:55 amDecember 19, 2025, 3:20 pm

Storefront of Pho Star restaurant with a teal exterior, large windows, and a sign advertising noodle soups, sandwiches, and grill; an "OPEN" sign is visible in the window.

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Review: Phở Star, casual Vietnamese in the Mission District

by Maria C. Ascarrunz November 26, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:45 am

A person walks past the corner entrance of Big Finish Wine Tavern on a city street lined with buildings and shopfronts.

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Review: May Big Finish Wine Tavern live long and prosper

by Maria C. Ascarrunz November 2, 2025, 10:25 amDecember 9, 2025, 12:06 pm

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Review: Precita Social offers upscale casual cooking in a familiar space

by Maria C. Ascarrunz October 16, 2025, 4:00 amOctober 16, 2025, 10:23 am

A person stands outside the entrance of Cuisine of Nepal, with an open sign and the business hours clearly visible on the restaurant door.

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Review: Cuisine of Nepal in the Mission makes a comeback!

by Maria C. Ascarrunz September 27, 2025, 8:05 amSeptember 26, 2025, 11:58 pm

A man stands and smiles inside a Caribbean-inspired restaurant with a bar on one side, tables set for dining, and lush plants decorating the space.

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Caribbean cuisine makes comeback at Sangria & Salt on Mission Street

by Sage Ríos Mace September 23, 2025, 1:50 pmSeptember 25, 2025, 10:27 am

A person walks past the entrance of a restaurant called "Fenikkusu" with a glass door, large window, and visible signage on a city street.

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Review: Fenikkusu Omakase & Tapas is a neighborhood treasure

by Maria C. Ascarrunz September 9, 2025, 4:00 amSeptember 9, 2025, 1:11 pm

Green building with pink double doors, triangular windows, two outdoor tables with green chairs, and street reflections in the glass. The address 3481 is above the door.

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Regalito El Mil Amores: New venture in a familiar space

by Maria C. Ascarrunz August 21, 2025, 11:00 amAugust 21, 2025, 9:33 am

Street view of a corner restaurant with a sign reading "Hem By ELEGY," a visible menu in the window, and an illuminated "OPEN" sign. Cars are parked along the street.

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Hẻm by Lequy: Not your typical Vietnamese

by Maria C. Ascarrunz August 1, 2025, 1:00 pmAugust 1, 2025, 11:56 am