![]() ![]() I knew chef Eric Aplin came into restaurant ownership after working at Ichi, Akikos, and Robin. I wasn’t sure what to expect of Chisai Sushi Club, a year-and-a-half-old sushi spot tucked into a small space where the Mission bumps up against Bernal Heights. Nat Belkov, Eater design director King salmon nigiri with nori butter at Chisai Sushi Club ![]() Guerra Quality Meats, 490 Taravel Street, Parkside, San Francisco ![]() And if you can resist sinking your teeth in immediately upon leaving the market, I highly recommend carrying your sandwich the short but hilly walk up to Larsen Peak to enjoy al fresco. I chose to have mortadella, hot coppa, provolone, and the usual suspects slotted into my loaf of Dutch crunch ($11). The sheath of caramelized sugar coating the top of these loaves visually recalls the conchas that line panadería windows back in NYC, but the way crust eviscerates the roof of my mouth upon first bite reminds me of the fresh french bread encasing bánh mì fillings - shatteringly crisp and caving into a pillowy soft interior. As an East Coaster, this species of bread is still a novelty to me, one we’re hard-pressed to find anywhere outside of the Bay. And if our intel is still correct, that’s likely due to the shared commitment to quality between the family-owned Italian market and their Dutch crunch connect, Costeaux French Bakery, who make the loaves fresh each day and deliver them all the way from Healdsburg. The Dutch crunch at this local favorite in Parkside is the best I’ve ever had. March 31 Combo sandwich on Dutch crunch at Guerra Quality Meats Check back weekly for more don’t-miss dishes. Here’s the best of everything the Eater SF team has eaten recently. Luckily for you, Eater editors dine out several times a week (or more) and we’re happy to share the standout dishes we encounter as we go. There’s certainly no shortage of excellent food to be found in San Francisco and the Bay Area - but there’s plenty worth skipping, too. ![]()
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