Innovative Pacific Rim cuisine and an elegant setting give this restaurant the rarefied feel of a private club. Hidden on the second floor of the Financial District's Mandarin Hotel, Silks' dining room doesn't set out to dazzle. With beige wood-paneled walls and a subdued, formal decor, it's a serene refuge for wealthy travelers and businesspeople who want flawless yet unpretentious service and beautiful presentations... More info

April 19, 2006 - San Francisco Bay Area  BEST OUTDOOR DINING and DRINKS  The Ramp:  Harkens back to the glory 90’s of San Francisco, a place where everyone was a vice president of a startup, and the bloody mary’s flowed like wine.  If you liked eavesdropping back then you would most likely have heard conversations ranging from – 1) what should I name the boat I just bought... More info