• Michael Bauer got by Oakland’s Pican, and yesterday gave the relative newcomer a fairly hearty welcome with two and a half stars. He seems to have been blown away more by the vibe than the food (three stars for atmosphere, two for food), but the whole thing is a good package. Souther Foie Gras (“gooey fried chicken livers with bacon, scallions and a sweet onion marsala gravy, served on toast”) sound awesome. [SF Chronicle]
• Patricia Unterman has a review of Flour + Water, where it sounds like she’s considering moving in, were it not for the “noisy, not terribly comfortable dining room,” and slightly rushed service. The food, though, she characterizes as “sublime,” including the pizza uovo, which is “miraculous.” [SF Examiner]
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