Seoul & San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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A Special Seoul Dinner for Two Under 50,000 WonEN
Four Seoul restaurants for a special dinner for two under 50,000 won: a hanok onban house, a Bib Gourmand noodle room, hanok pasta, and staff-grilled beef.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Korean BBQ in Gangnam With Parking You Can Count OnEN
Four Gangnam grill houses where the car is handled: free same-building validation, a Centerfield garage, Apgujeong valet, and a free lot behind the building.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Euljiro Team Dinner Bars in Seoul That Fit a Whole GroupEN
Four Eulji-ro and Jongno rooms in Seoul that work for a company team dinner, from a bossam alley institution to a set-course anju bar, caveats included.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Seoul Restaurants for Groups With One VegetarianEN
Four Seoul restaurants where a vegetarian and the meat eaters at the same table both order well, with the ordering quirks and hours worth checking first.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Waterfront Dinner Spots in San Francisco Worth BookingEN
Four San Francisco waterfront restaurants for a view-first dinner, from Embarcadero patios to a Fort Mason vegetarian classic, with honest booking caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Weekday Lunch Sets in Gwanghwamun: 4 Seoul PicksEN
Four Gwanghwamun restaurants that do a weekday lunch properly: paired katsu, a budget sushi course, an Italian semi-buffet, and a Chinese room for business.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Celebrate a Promotion in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco restaurants built for a promotion dinner, from two-Michelin-star tasting menus to a Chase Center steakhouse, with honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Eat Before a Night Out in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco spots to start the evening, from an award-winning Mission cocktail bar to Shanghainese dumplings, Spanish tapas, and a North Beach wine bar.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Eat in SF When Half the Group Is VegetarianEN
Four San Francisco restaurants that keep vegetarians and omnivores happy at one table, from a waterfront classic to a Mission dim sum staple.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Eat in SF With a Golden Gate Bridge ViewEN
Four San Francisco restaurants with real Golden Gate Bridge sightlines, from a Fort Mason vegetarian classic to Pier 39 seafood and a waterfront pizza patio.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Brunch Without the Two-Hour Line: 4 Low-Wait SpotsEN
Four San Francisco brunch spots where you can book a week ahead or just walk up to the counter, no two-hour weekend line required.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Dinner and Drinks in One SF Spot: 4 Places to GoEN
Four San Francisco restaurants where the bar is as good as the kitchen, so dinner and a real cocktail happen at the same table. From Hayes Valley to Nob Hill.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026