Back in January 2014, hell froze over in New York City. Temperatures dropped to as low as -2°F while a blizzard swept the Northeast, leaving up to one foot of snowfall throughout the tri-state area.
Halal Dastarkhan opened one month ago to offer San Francisco a new cuisine – the sacred food of Uzbekistan. Having lived in San Francisco for three years, Sharofat Khamraeva shares the spotlight with four other owners: Ismoil, Bekzod, Shoxrux, and Shaxboz. Pandemic or not, Sharofat and her friends claimed this time to birth something beautiful.
Matt Leum closed escrow on Roma’s Ristorante Italiano March 15, the day before San Francisco restaurants shut down. After a five-month delay and a significant change of plans, Roma’s Ristorante is currently running as a gourmet Italian grocery store and restaurant, available for takeout or delivery.
Tony Wright’s desserts have pleased the toughest critics out there. By this I mean his eight children, who all give his cakes, puddings, and cobblers a thumbs up! Since the 70’s, Jonathan’s Sandwich house has been a staple in Alameda, providing deli sandwiches and American classics with a neighborly atmosphere.
When thinking about fusion food, Tacorea takes the win. The local spot combines Korean and Mexican food together for an interesting taste and experience.
Paul Capurro vividly remembers days as a kid running down to Fisherman’s Wharf to pick up seafood or visit his grandfather hard at work. Now, he’s still at the wharf…and facing the challenges of COVID-19.
Neeraj Miglani, the Director at Zingari Ristorante in San Francisco, grew up in and around restaurants. “The Miglani family are innkeepers, so we want to deliver comfort and culture. I’ve worked in hotels and restaurants my whole career,” says Neeraj.
Shigemi Kawahara, the “Ramen King,” embarks on his 34th year overseeing 200+ Ippudo restaurants worldwide. The original Ippudo launched in Fukuoka, Japan on October 16, 1985. Since then, Ippudos have made their way to the U.S., Philippines, U.K., China, Sydney, and beyond. All for one thing – ramen.
San Francisco’s Pier 39 has long been a staple of the city, commanding views of Angel Island, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Warren Simmons, the original founder, developer and creator of Pier 39, built it up in 1978, assisting on the job site with his son Scooter. What started as a family vision and love of the California coast turned into a bustling tourist attraction and string of successful restaurants on the Pier.
Pandemic or no pandemic, Mission Bowling Club is always on a mission to improve its community. Check out an updated list of events that MBC is hosting this month!
