SF's Hottest Tables: Jerk Pasta, Champagne Caviar, and Why Chefs Are Ditching Screens for Steakhouses in 2026

SF's Hottest Tables: Jerk Pasta, Champagne Caviar, and Why Chefs Are Ditching Screens for Steakhouses in 2026

Published: January 24, 2026

Duration: 2:35

Food Scene San Francisco

**San Francisco's Sizzling 2026: Where Nostalgia Meets Bold Innovation**

Listeners, San Francisco's culinary pulse is racing into 2026 with a tantalizing mix of fresh openings and crave-worthy trends that blend comfort with creativity. Picture the briny pop of local shrimp in aguachile at Maria Isabel, the seafood-focused Mexican gem from chefs Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz of Dalida, set to debut in February in Presidio Heights' former Ella’s space, weaving Laura's heritage with California's seasonal bounty, as noted by Binnings Team's guide.

In the Design District, JouJou from the True Laurel and La...