One of our favorite restaurants, Acquerello just received favorable recognition from Michael Bauer of the SF Chronicle in Acquerello review: still a standout.   The article was timely for me, Tyler, because I recently visited the restaurant with my brother and could not have had a more fantastic meal and experience.

Joe Donelan has been frequenting Acquerello for years in his many visits to California because Acquerello values quality.  Quality service, quality food, quality wine.  This resonates with us.  I know this about them not just because of personal experiences (now 3) at this Michelin-starred restaurant, but because I have had the opportunity to get to know the people of Acquerello.  They want to learn about, improve upon, and pursue quality.  This does not mean you will nail every dish, but it means you will listen and learn from the delights you don’t always get perfect.

I wanted to write to congratulate them because doing this for 22 years is difficult and tiring.  Pursuing excellence takes its toll.  To avoid drifting to mediocrity one must apply Continue reading →