Siegel moved to San Francisco from New York when he was 7 years old.
Read this phenomenal review by Michael Bauer of the SF Chronicle He recently opened Madcap in Marin County, a dinner-only menu focused on local farmers market bounty in a comfortable environment - “a place that people feel like they could come once a week,” Siegel says. After decades in the restaurant industry, Siegel has shown an impressive culinary background and now he has ventured out on his own.
MADCAP RESTAURANT IN MARIN PLUS
In the compact interior space and at the seven outdoor tables, you’ll find sushi and skewers, salads and small plates, plus sake and craft beer.Siegel is known for his 1998 appearance on Iron Chef, becoming the first ever U.S. Village Sake FairfaxĬhef Scott Whitman’s izakaya is a Japanese-style community pub with a 2022 Bib Gourmand designation from Michelin and a place on the Top 25 Restaurants list from the San Francisco Chronicle. Reservations are a must in the main room. Just stopping by? The wine, cocktail and sake lists keep even the pickiest barfly satisfied. Sample innovative small plates just big enough to share before enjoying some of the best sushi the Bay Area has to offer the prices don’t deter the herd of enthusiasts who line up nightly to partake. A Little Gem salad sparkles with tomatillo dressing and enchiladas shine from a glossy coating of house made black mole and micro greens. The bar highlights exceptional tequilas and mezcals but the el Slushie and house margarita have legions of fans and are perfect for sipping on the large, heated back patio. With a chef from Mexico City, Playa’s food offers traditional dishes with modern flavors and presentations. House-made pickles, buns, and sausages will keep you coming back. Sauces are crafted to represent various American barbecue regions, including Memphis and South Carolina. Locally sourced brisket, pork, ribs, and chicken get star billing at this Town Center eatery. An expansive takeout counter offers a wide range of selections for family meals, celebrations or a quick lunch option.
Dinner favorites include cataplana with mussels and chorizo, Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian platter, Moroccan lamb flatbread, house made pastas and of course, the fattoush salad. Insalata’s San AnselmoĪward-winning chef Heidi Krahling’s downtown restaurant features soulful Mediterranean fare for 25+ years. The restaurant earned a Michelin one-star rating in 2019 and again in 20. The vegetable-centric menu, available as a tasting menu, incorporates seafood and Japanese techniques in colorful dishes like trout with baby bok choi, purple daikon and dashi that are bold, balanced and bright. This year didn’t provide much of a shake-up in the county other than that our beloved Poggio isn’t on the list, but here are the restaurants in Marin with Michelin chops: Madcap San AnselmoĬhef Ron Siegel’s contemporary art-filled space is known for its urban edge. With five Bib Gourmand restaurants and the crown jewel of them all, the Michelin-starred Madcap, Marin has some worthy contenders contributing to this ranking. The state alone ranks 3rd after France in Japan in 3 star restaurants, and most of these are in the Bay Area. Overall, California dining scene continues to thrive, with an incredible half of the US’s 3 star restaurants located in California. There’s lots going on in the Bay Area this year, with a few stars lost (Mourad, Madera), a few new restaurants on the list (San Ho Won, Nisei), and a fond farewell to some legendary places, like David Kinch’s Manresa, which earned three stars before its impeding closure. The Michelin Guide has once again bestowed its lofty list of award-winning restaurants on the culinary world.
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