More details to come, but had meals this past week in San Francisco/Oakland at:

2* Commis: a cool space but with an underwhelming overall dinner experience. A few dishes that left us confused. An overcooked sea bass course that I sent back, replaced with excellent example. Cold and detached service overall. Felt more like 1*. Wouldn’t jump to return. We all were disappointed.

1* In Situ: another great but very pricey lunch!

1* Mourad: our best dinner here ever, always delicious food but superb service and wine recommendations all around. Amazing.

3* Saison: amazingly simplified and far more approachable and yet still delicious and inventive menu since our dinner here 4 years ago, with just as incredible wine pairings and truly wonderful and yet extremely friendly service. A true winner again, just as before.