Omar Mamoon

Omar Mamoon is a San Francisco-based writer. He regularly contributes to the San Francisco Chronicle, Resy and Esquire. His focus is on all things food, drink, and travel, and his writing ranges from recipes and roundups to interviews and profiles, trend pieces, lists, and more. You can find Omar on Instagram.
Dig this shin
Made with a meaty master stock, the braised beef shin at Happy Crane in Hayes Valley is rich yet somehow light and refreshing
Ahmad Alhawwash considers Foreign Cinema an educational institution
The iconic Mission restaurant’s chef-de-cuisine works long days but still finds time for endurance rides and dinner with mom
Jenny Sharaf is constantly painting in her head
The San Francisco artist’s work can be found at The Progress, Californios, noma, and everywhere else you long to dine
A lasagna that contains multitudes
Tasting a dish that layers in culture, history, and flavor at Menlo Park’s Yeobo, Darling
Welcome to savor country
Get your hands on the pillowy, flavorful chole bhature at Jalebi Street
Christopher Renfro wants more time
How the shop owner and winemaker behind Two-Eighty Project blends wine, nature, music, and loved ones
The snappiest sausage in the Bay
It takes three days for pitmaster Russell Savage to make Pico’s BBQ’s perfect sausages. It’ll take you seconds to devour them
Megan Walker wants you to try an anchovy sundae
State Bird Provisions’ general manager loves her team, a good burger, and her sassy dog Lucy
Harrison Cheney wants to dine with Michael Caine
The Sons & Daughters executive chef on Michelin stars, fish & chips, and a dirty rotten scoundrel
Let’s get this cheese bread
Should you order Osso’s decadent, sizzling housemade loaf served with tons of cheese that bubbles like a cauldron? Yes, you definitely should









