Saturday March 20, 2010 Updated 10:52 PM PDT
The offshoot of Tartine bakery is a fabulous place to stop in for an expert burger or French-California bites with a glass of wine or craft beer.


This year's batch of Bay Area chefs to watch is just as promising as years past.
Inns with great restaurants take you out of the mainstream, with food that has a sophisticated big-city demeanor.
Hoss Zare of Zare at Fly Trap is preparing a feast in honor of the Persian New Year, which marks the first day of spring.

The gospel brunch at Fillmore's 1300 not only reflects the jazz scene that once defined the neighborhood, but it's also a whole lot of fun.
A new book looks at the American coffee shop waitress, like Jean Joseph of Al's Good Food Cafe in S.F.
From Perbacco to Madrona Manor, these six restaurants offer an extensive selection of cheeses and accompaniments.
These new cookbooks tout the benefits of buying from local farmers and offer recipes for nourishing meals.

Many Santa Cruz Mountains vineyards seek out vines that have long ties back to the roots of California winemaking.

This dish tastes just like it does at Michael Chiarello's Bottega.

The raw bar and casual seafood restaurant opened in the old Craig's Place spot.
Here are some places to indulge in the iconic flavors of Persian New Year, and in treats for the celebration.

I love this time of year, when the first of spring's bounty — such as fava leaves and asparagus &mdash...


7:15 PM and ... sun comes out, just to make sure it has the last say for the vernal equinox. (jbonne)
6:31 PM Mosciame, strawberry, & mustard flowers yfrog.com/6b3exj (offalchris)
4:48 PM I miss Alex Chilton already (dcpatterson)
From four-star spots to cozy neighborhood joints, these are Michael Bauer's picks for the best in Bay Area dining. With 360-degree views.