Californians love good food and the experience that goes along with it—from the pier-side fish taco culture of Southern California to the farm-to-table vibes of wine country. We also appreciate the Bay Area as a destination for more than outstanding chefs and their creative culinary approaches. The MICHELIN Guide includes more restaurants in San Francisco (133, in fact!) than any other city in California. takeout BAY AREA TREAT YOURSELF TO
ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE | CUPERTINO
For a classic American steakhouse with notes of Japanese influence fused into the menu, Alexander’s is more than a place for romantic anniversaries—it offers a robust takeout menu. Try the hearty 28-day dry-aged steak and marbled Wagyu (including Kobe) beef. For a special meal, consider the Take & Bake Prime Rib Family Special that serves six and comes with a bottle of wine. Don’t miss the six-pack of freshly made macarons. Other Alexander’s locations: the SoMA districts in San Francisco and Pasadena. FARMSTEAD AT LONG MEADOW RANCH | ST. HELENA Napa Valley is known for its seemingly endless vineyards that fill the valley and hillsides—along with award-winning restaurants. For a beautiful drive and homestyle cooking, head to Farmstead for your next takeout meal. Farmstead serves farm-fresh American cuisine, featuring seasonal ingredients from its farm, ranch and vineyards. Popular picks include the steak tartare, deviled eggs, and fan-favorite, cheddar biscuits. Check out the General Store for artisanal provisions such as local wine, freshly picked produce and other high-quality items.
Diners are continuing to expand their takeout repertoires for a variety of occasions—from Friday night takeout dinners to home-celebrated birthdays. Takeout and delivery meals have sustained many restaurants during the COVID-19 closures, and Bay Area residents and visitors are eager to continue supporting beloved restaurants while discovering new spots. The following are just a few among the thousands of Bay Area restaurants to consider.
DAUGHTER THAI KITCHEN | OAKLAND
LA TAQUERIA | SAN FRANCISCO San Franciscans are devoted to La Taqueria in the famed Mission District. Honored as an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation in 2017 for “quality food, local character, and lasting appeal,” this restaurant is so good it influenced fast-casual Mexican restaurants all over the nation. Expect your burrito to be proudly rice-free—and instead, filled with beans, meat and other good stuff. Pro-tip: order the secret dorado-style burrito for a crispy outer tortilla.
ALICE’S RESTAURANT | WOODSIDE How about a scenic drive through the Santa Cruz Mountains? From Interstate Highway 280, exit State Route 84 (Woodside Road) and drive through the downtown area of Woodside to make your way up the winding road to Alice’s Restaurant. With a slogan of “you can get anything you want,” Alice’s restaurant is a local favorite. Afternoons and early evenings are known for burgers and chips, but a morning jaunt rewards you with a hearty breakfast like one of their three unique types of eggs Benedict.
This Southern Thai restaurant offers a level of spice you didn’t know you needed. Crafted by owner and head chef, Kasem Saengsawang, affectionately known as “Pop,” the cuisine showcases recipes handed down from generation to generation. Check out the Little Lao Table ($60, with a vegetarian option) for a party of two or more featuring a variety of deliciousness like flank steak, Hai Yai fried chicken, or spicy eggplant. You can top it off with two cold beers or Thai iced teas. Daughter Thai is the sister restaurant of Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine in Jack London Square, Oakland, and San Francisco.
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IN YOUR CORNER ISSUE 6 | 2020
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