Expert Picks: Chef Elizabeth Falkner

by sfgirl06 - 1 Review - 261 Lists

Updated: April 30, 2007

Elizabeth Falkner, owner and chef of the well-loved Citizen Cake and Orson restaurants, has made her mark on both the San Francisco and national culinary scene. In addition to penning the cookbook, "Demolition Desserts," Falkner has also appeared on "Iron Chef America" and as a guest judge on Bravo's "Top Chef." Here, she shares with Citysearch some of her favorite spots to dine out.

On this page:At Home: San Francisco, On the Road.

At Home: San Francisco

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Mijita
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    1 Ferry Building Bldg Ste 44, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)

    "I love the chiliquilas and crispy tacos with an aqua fresca for midday breakfast."

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bong Su Restaurant--CLOSED
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    311 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

    "More fun and delicious Vietnamese food in San Francisco."

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pizzeria Picco
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    320 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939 (map)

    "I'm always looking for an excuse to cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Larkspur, where at Bruce Hill's Pizzeria Picco, pizza, salads and Strauss soft-serve ice cream become the perfect dinner!"

On the Road

  1. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Alinea
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    1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    " ... because from the moment you arrive at the front door to the send off in a taxi, every single detail is unique, polished and unforgettable with beautiful surprises along with each course."

  2. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Prune
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    54 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    "I have to go each and every visit to NYC because the food is simple, so well executed and so clever, just as chef Gabriel Hamilton is."

  3. 6 Chrome Hearts Retail Store
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    600 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    "In L.A., I have to go to Chrome Hearts to drool over bad-ass handmade jewelry, leather and other over-the-top rock-and-roll accoutrements."

  4. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Devi
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    8 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    " ... because contemporary Indian is one of the best things!"

  5. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pizzeria Mozza
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    641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (map)

    "I love going to Mario Batali and Nancy Silverton?s hot spot for the unbelievable pizza crust and the appetizers."

  6. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average wd-50
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    50 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

    "I love going to experience the inventiveness of Wylie Dufresne ..."