"San Francisco fans of chef Charles Phan and his modern Vietnamese food have patiently awaited the reopening of the Ferry Building location of Slanted Door, which has long been closed for renovation since the pandemic. But the Tri-Valley has enjoyed Slanted Door since its opening in 2019. The cellophane noodles and shaking beef have long been staples on the menu, and the grapefruit jicama salad remains a refreshing start to the meal." - Dianne de Guzman