Originally Posted by
sonomawine
We dined there recently with friends, and it was a complete disaster. We were excited to go based on the background of the current owners. This article in San Francisco magazine sums it up (scroll to the bottom of the article):
http://www.sanfranmag.com/story/cursing-stars
I heard this also. Although I've never been to this restaurant, the Chronicle only gave it 1.5 stars (out of 4):
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/listin...nue?vid=606434
Usually, if there is a good restaurant in SF, there is usually a lot of "buzz" about it: Commonwealth, Frances, Flour & Water, Marlowe. I have not heard much of a "buzz" about this restaurant, despite it being fairly new and "hip".
Again, I've not been here personally, but I read the Chronicle's lukewarm review, so I have not had a strong reason to go here. Moreover, 1.5/4 stars for food is pretty low.
I have been to the restaurants where the owner's are from (Girabaldi's and Farallon), and both of those restaurants are just "okay" in my book: fine to eat at if someone else is paying or if there are no other reservations left, but would NOT go out of my way to dine at either.
But perhaps if someone is buying, I'll check it out!
