@craig
San Francisco
Chief Eating Officer at Spotlist
Want to go
Places Craig wants to go
Gluten -free NYC
Gluten free options. To be safe, if you call ahead and say "celiac" rather than "gluten-free" it changes how the kitchen treats it. And for real-time verification, Find Me Gluten Free has recent celiac-specific reviews that catch when a place has quietly gotten sloppy.
Visiting NYC
When you’re ready to graduate from Times Square.
NYC want to go
Restaurants and bars to visit in NYC
San Francisco on Repeat 🔁
The restaurants I will visit again and again.
🌾 🙂↔️ Bay Area
Gluten free & celiac friendly
Malaga
Chicago's Best Burgers
Chicago's best burgers across the city's neighborhoods.
Ashland +
Spots in and around Ashland
East Bay Bars
A collection of bars across the East Bay area.
Best of Oakland and Berkeley
My picks from the East Bay, starting with a solid local brewery.
Southern Oregon food
When visiting the greater Ashland / Medford area, the quality food pickings are slim but there are a few standouts.
Austin spots 🤠
The spots
Infatuation’s 23 Best Burritos In America
After years of eagerly unwrapping tin foil, coating our fingertips in lard, and testing the bounds of our appetites, we're finally ready to make some bold burrito proclamations.
Edinburgh Restaurant & Bar Recommendations
Threads recommendations for restaurants and bars in Edinburgh, with a focus on places highlighting Scotland's local bounty.
East Bay Tortillerias
Five counters pressing the real thing
The Top 10 Pizzerias in America in 2026
The top 10 pizzerias in America in 2026, spanning New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and beyond.
Los Angeles by Food
Curated collection of favorite restaurants across Los Angeles area
Chicago 2026
Classic restaurant suggestions for first visit
Atlanta Eats
Atlanta shortlist — a little bit of everything, mostly easy on the wallet.
Not everything in Walnut Creek is mid 😑
Favorite spots to visit in Walnut Creek
LA Favorites ♥️ 🌴 🏖️
Spots in the greater LA area that I have decided are list worthy
200 NYC Cocktail Bars
A comprehensive tracker of cocktail bars, speakeasies, and beer venues visited across New York City neighborhoods, with personal notes on signature drinks and favorites.
Check Please: East Bay 📺
Every East Bay restaurant featured on KQED's Check Please Bay Area
The 100 Best Restaurants in NYC - 2025
New York Times curated list of top dining experiences across the city
Wine Country Favorites
Favorite restaurants in California's Wine Country region
Peruvian consulate official DC restaurant list
The Peruvian consulate’s DC restaurant list.
Best burgers east bay edition
Top burger restaurants in the East Bay area
favorite spots for chicken wings
Portugal Eats 🇵🇹
Lisbon, Cascáis and Porto restaurant recommendations with travel notes and sightseeing tips
Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka Cocktail Bars
Hit Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka trying out some incredible cocktail bars. Here's where we went and what made each one special.
The Big Island 🏝️
Visiting the Big Island? Here are some decent spots to try.
Vegan Japan
Vegan restaurants visited and recommended by vegans across Japan
Mind blowing vegetarian in LA
Vegetarian and vegan restaurant recommendations for bold, flavorful dining in Los Angeles according to Reddit
Da Nang Local Eateries and Cafes
Reddit: Local Vietnamese restaurants, cafes, and street food spots in Da Nang with pricing
Lisbon Restaurants
A curated guide to Lisbon's best dining across neighborhoods and cuisines from Reddit.
Visiting Cork
Restaurants, cafes, breweries and pubs to visit in Cork, Ireland
SF City Guides Sez
Good for 8-10 person celebration dinner
Check Please: North Bay 📺
Restaurants featured on Check Please North Bay television series
Vegas Want to Go
Ultimate guide to Las Vegas dining experiences across all cuisines
🥟 The year in Dumplings: 2025 - SFGATE
SFGATE dumpling columnist's favorite dumpling highlights from last year
Check Please: Monterey Bay 📺
Restaurants featured on KQED’s Check Please Bay Area
Fancy Splurge Spots
My favorite high-end restaurants worth the expense.
Vancouver 🇨🇦 🏙️ 🏔️
Spots borrowed from Homer
Tokyo Bars 🥃
Cocktail bars, jazz lounges, and themed bars across Tokyo neighborhoods
Must eat spots in Kyoto
Essential restaurants and food experiences in Kyoto with personal recommendations
Must eat spots in Tokyo 🗼
Essential Tokyo restaurants and cafes from friends
Check Please: San Francisco 📺
Every San Francisco restaurant featured on KQED’s Check Please Bay Area
Toronto Recs from Clio designers 🍁
Local recommendations for restaurants in Toronto
PIZZA!! 🍕
A work in progress list of list worthy pizzas
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