Kathy Kobata

My husband and I got a kick to find the best burger - right now we're concentrating on San Francisco since that's usually the city we eat out most in. So far we have tried: Zuni, Mo's, Clown Alley, Joe's Cable Car, Bill's Place, Ritz Carlton (they were not exactly on the recommended list, they just happened to be the only ones serving burgers at the time and around where we were). Any other recommendations?

My experience with Chez Panisse is merely that "I'm glad I got a chance to go, but I'd never go back unless someone else was paying for it and that was the only place they would go". Both my husband and I were disappointed, just as we were with French Laundry (I know, we are in the minority - people look at us like we're crazy), Gary Danko (food was good, service was AWFUL), Masa's, Lutece, Lucas Carton (okay, I'm going outside of California now).

Boulevard is a favorite. Also just tried One Market for the first time and was quite happy with it. Also Jeanty at Jack's was very good, too.