La Folie Restaurant Review:
At La Folie, polished wood accents and long, lean mirrors interspersed with earth-toned walls form a backdrop for the deep burgundy banquettes and roomy tables dressed in white linen. Service complements the ambience --- professional but never snooty. Roland Passot's food, while elegant, has a sense of whimsy best described as a culinary Cirque du Soleil. He has a talent for combining...
France's President at La Folie; Authentic Bagel Expands:
RUSSIAN HILL—French President François Hollande was in town yesterday to meet with tech leaders Sheryl Sandberg, Jack Dorsey, Eric Schmidt, and the like, and Roland Passot hosted the whole shebang at La Folie. On the menu: Dungeness crab salad, duck two ways, and tarte tatin with Maker's Mark ice cream. [Inside Scoop]
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Where to Eat on Christmas in San Francisco:
While restaurants clamor for patrons to drop money on special meals just six days later, Christmas Day is a dining wasteland in San Francisco for those who don't feel like hitting up their nearest Chinese joint. But for those who don't feel like cooking for their families (or putting up with their families at all), a few options are available, from prix-fixe feasts to stunning ocean views to...
Michelin Guide 2014 Unleashed: State Bird Gets One Star, Quince Earns Two:
Tomorrow marks the official release of the 2014 Michelin Guide to restaurants in the Bay Area and Napa Valley, and Eater has a first look at the recipients of the guide's cherished stars. This year, Quince made the notable jump from one star to two, giving San Francisco the most two star restaurants in the U.S. and beating out New York and Chicago for the honors. Newly arrived to the Michelin...