Photo Credit: The Cavalier
If you’ve been living in San Francisco for longer than six months and haven’t tried chef Jennifer Puccio’s food yet, you can’t call yourself a San Franciscan. The mastermind behind the menus at three of the city’s most beloved restaurants, Marlowe, Park Tavern, and The Cavalier, Puccio is a chef who knows what San Franciscans like to eat. From her amazing deviled eggs to her addictive crispy Brussels sprouts to her succulent pork chop, Chef Jenn has nailed down classic and comforting California cuisine. She also makes a much talked about, worth-the-hype burger at the recently opened Marlowe Burger. With such a keen understanding of SF’s food culture, it’s surprising to learn Puccio is not a Bay Area native. Since she’s someone who has her finger on the pulse of the restaurant scene, we couldn’t help but wonder: where does she hang out on her days off? Here, in her own words, chef Jenn Puccio shares her favorite SF hunts.
Birthplace: Kingston, NH
Years in SF: 14 years
Hood you call home: SOMA
Photo Credit: CotognaFavorite restaurant: Cotogna
Best sushi: Ichi Sushi
Best Italian: Delfina
Best dessert: B. Patisserie
Best place for a romantic date: Waterbar
Best Sunday brunch: Padrecito
Best steakhouse: House of Prime Rib
Best pizza: Zero Zero
Best lunch: Hog Island at the Ferry Plaza
Best place for cocktails: Aaxte
Photo Credit: Hotel ZettaHotel you recommend to visiting out-of-towners: Zetta
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Westfield
Best Spa: Burke Williams
Best Salon: Savior’s Salon
Favorite Charity Event: Gala for the SF and Marin Food Banks
Favorite Cultural Event: SF Pride
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Exquinox
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Abiano Limo
Best Museum/Exhibit: New Exploratorium
Favorite park: Golden Gate
Best place to enjoy a view of city: Coit Tower
Favorite touristy place: Alcatraz
Photo Credit: Park TavernPlace where you always take visitors: My restaurants
Favorite weekend getaway, within driving distance: Calistoga
All-around favorite locale in San Francisco, whether a neighborhood, restaurant, venue, or other: Golden Gate Bridge
Best aspect of living in SF: Weather
