The Other Critics

Luella Maintains 2.5 Stars; Burgers Abound in the Mission

Photo: Courtesy Luella

• Michael Bauer took an updating trip to Luella, where ambiance and food make for a two-and-a-half-star hit. “Luella is one of the neighborhood gems that give depth and character to the San Francisco dining scene.” [SF Chronicle]

• Paul Reidinger went burger-hunting in the Mission and liked the fries — but not the burger — at the “ironic” Urban Burger. He had much nicer things to say about Mission Burger, where “moistness and flavor are not issues.” [SFBG]

• Matthew Stafford also checked in with Mission Burger, where he concurred that the burger, “ribboned with fat,” is quite juicy. He also liked Pal’s Takeaway and Rhea’s Deli and Grocery, all of which are doing high-end sandwiches to go in the Mission. [SF Weekly]

Luella Maintains 2.5 Stars; Burgers Abound in the Mission